Hey Man
Rare Bird Lyrics


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Here I'm standing alone
On my island
Watching as the World and people pass
And things go by

Deep inside there's a World
Calm and silent
But it's never quite the way I dream
Although I tried
And I'm crying

Hey man, what are you made of?
Hey man, am I right or am I wrong?
Hey man, what are you afraid of?
Hey man, what do you think is going on?
oooh... a dream I had

Left to fend for myself
I'm surrounded
Hasn't been a light to come my way
To see me through
All alone in this World
And still you take me
If I cannot help myself
I can't help you
And I'm sorry for the things I've done
I've tried my best for everyone

Hey man, what are you made of?
Hey man, am I right or am I wrong?
Hey man, what are you afraid of?
Hey man, what do you think is going on.. around?

Yeahhhh... ohh...

You can see the coloured fields around you
You can breath the air and touch the sky
All your fears are make-believe
Only things you can't concieve

Hey Man
You lied to me
Are you really
on a path you cannot see
Dreaming.. Draeming..

Hey man, what are you made of?
Hey man, am I right or am I wrong?
Hey man, what are you affraid of?
Hey man, what do you think is going on?

As you weep the World revolves around you
You must make a show before you die




Given time that's left for me
You can make it easily

Overall Meaning

The song "Hey Man" by Rare Bird is a ballad about a person standing alone on an island, watching as the world and people pass by, feeling disconnected from everything going on around them. The lyrics suggest that even though deep inside, there is a tranquil world, it doesn't quite match up to the way he dreams, and he is crying out of frustration. The lyrics capture the feeling of not fitting in, not being able to help oneself, and the struggle to find one's place in the world.


The chorus has lines that seek to understand what the other person is made of and what are they afraid of. The singer is trying to understand this person and the situation around them, and the dream he had, which could be a metaphor for the singer's desire to change his situation. In the end, the singer suggests that the fears are make-believe and only things that one can't conceive.


The overall mood and meaning of the song make it a powerful and poignant one. It touches upon themes like loss, pain, and loneliness. The lyrics strike a chord with anyone who has ever felt disconnected from people or events around them, and the searching and thoughtful tone of the song make it a classic.


Line by Line Meaning

Here I'm standing alone On my island Watching as the World and people pass And things go by
I'm isolated and watching the world go by without me, feeling disconnected from everything around me.


Deep inside there's a World Calm and silent But it's never quite the way I dream Although I tried And I'm crying
I have a peaceful world inside of me, but it doesn't match up with reality, which makes me sad.


Hey man, what are you made of? Hey man, am I right or am I wrong? Hey man, what are you afraid of? Hey man, what do you think is going on?
I'm asking you tough questions about your fears and beliefs in the hopes of learning and growing as a person.


Left to fend for myself I'm surrounded Hasn't been a light to come my way To see me through All alone in this World And still you take me If I cannot help myself I can't help you And I'm sorry for the things I've done I've tried my best for everyone
I'm feeling lost and alone, but you're here with me even though I can't help myself. I'm sorry for any mistakes I've made - I've always tried my best for everyone.


You can see the coloured fields around you You can breath the air and touch the sky All your fears are make-believe Only things you can't concieve
If you look around you, you'll see all the beauty the world has to offer. Your fears are in your head and you can overcome them if you try.


Hey Man You lied to me Are you really on a path you cannot see Dreaming.. Draeming..
I'm accusing you of lying to me and not being able to see the path you're on. You may be lost in your own dreams.


As you weep the World revolves around you You must make a show before you die Given time that's left for me You can make it easily
The world will keep turning even as you struggle. But you have the power to make your life meaningful, despite the challenges you face.




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