Reversal of Man was a hardcore band from Tampa, Florida - featuring members… Read Full Bio ↴Reversal of Man was a hardcore band from Tampa, Florida - featuring members of Combatwoundedveteran - that existed from 1995 to 2000. They provided many tracks over the years to a lot of different compilations, and also did quite a few splits with other bands in their area. See below for discography.

Splits:

Split 7" w/ Cease (Pleed/Blacksmith Records)
Split 7" w/ Enemy Soil (Fistheldhigh Records)
Split LP w/ Puritan (King of the Monsters Records)
Split LP w/ Combatwoundedveteran (Schematics Records)
Split LP w/ Holocron (Pleed/Intention Records)

Compilations:

Placebo Compilation (Concurrent Records)
The Brave Do Not Fear The Grave Compilation (Grave Romance/Alveran)
Between A Rock And A Hard Place Compilation (Witching Hour Records)
403 Compilation (Schematics Records)
Che Fest 1999 Compilation (Slowdance Records)

Reversal of Man only:

Self-Titled 7" (Valrico Records)
4 Song Self-Titled Demo (Selfmade)
Revolution Summer 10" (Independence Day Records)
Revolution Summer CD (Schematics Records)
This Is Medicine CD/LP (Ebullition Records)
Discography CD (Schematics Records)

Pilot Gumby
Reversal of Man Lyrics

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a hard days work repaid by an hour of bottled consumerism i have no concern for your personal activity the problem is direct reaction placed on me rules broken this is not my problem, the gray cloud is still in loom.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Reversal of Man's "Pilot Gumby" appear to be commentary on the struggles of the working class and the way in which capitalism and consumerism can create a cycle of hard work and mindless consumerism. The singer voices their frustration with the idea that their hard work is only rewarded by being able to spend money on products that they may not even truly value or need. The line "I have no concern for your personal activity" suggests that the singer is feeling isolated and disconnected from others, perhaps due to the demands of their job or the focus on consumerism in society.

Line by Line Meaning

a hard days work repaid by an hour of bottled consumerism
After putting in a day of hard work, I spend an hour of my earnings on unnecessary consumer goods.

i have no concern for your personal activity
I am not interested in what you do in your personal life.

the problem is direct reaction placed on me
I am facing consequences for something that is not my fault or responsibility.

rules broken
The rules have been intentionally or unintentionally violated.

this is not my problem, the gray cloud is still in loom.
Even though I am not responsible for the situation, it still appears uncertain and threatening.

Contributed by Alaina T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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