What's The Matter Man
Rollins Band Lyrics

What's hard to an alien man?
It's difficult to understand the perspective of someone who is completely different from you.

Well you never know what's real
It's hard to know what is actually true and what is just an illusion.

Just a card
People are often viewed as simply a piece in someone else's plan or game.

In someones deck you get dealt and that's the deal
You are subject to the decisions of others and must accept whatever they have in store for you.

What's the matter man?
What's troubling you?

Is the time not right?
Are you feeling like you're out of sync with the world around you?

Are you wrapped too tight?
Are you feeling like you're under too much pressure and can't handle it?

Is the feeling gone?
Have you lost your passion or enthusiasm for life?

What's the matter?
What is troubling you and causing you to feel unhappy or dissatisfied?

Hooked up to a million tubes
Feeling like you're constantly connected to different things or people that are draining your energy.

Addicted to another's dream
Feeling like you're living someone else's life and you're not fulfilling your own desires and aspirations.

So many ways to pay and pay
There are countless things in life that require your time, energy, and resources, but they don't necessarily give you anything in return.

Without ever getting what you need
Despite all your efforts and sacrifices, you still feel unfulfilled and lacking in something important.

I'm not adverse to being alone
I'm not opposed to spending time by myself.

If it means I get to keep my mind
If being alone helps me maintain my sanity and mental health.

I'm not adverse to losing it all
I'm not opposed to losing everything I have.

If I get to leave it all behind
If losing everything allows me to escape my problems and start fresh.

Don't stray or now you're gonna pay
If you deviate from the path you're on, you will suffer the consequences.

Or now you're gonna pay
You will experience negative consequences and repercussions.

Or now you're gonna pay and pay and pay
The negative consequences will keep piling up and never end.