Bandmembers were Lou Deprijck (also known from Lou & The Hollywood Bananas), Sylvain Vanholme (founder of the Wallace Collection) and Pipou (Yvan or Yves Lacomblez) (co-writer of "Ca plane pour moi").
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Man of Misfortune
See that man - I carry the world upon my back.
Talk to that man - there is no hope, I never talk back.
Sold my soul for a cheap ideal.
The price I paid? The spice of life.
I must keep myself alive ... alive ... alive.
Look at that man - What am I doing in a place like this?
Pity that man - I live my life like it's a crime!
The sun goes dim, the moon turns black.
What I gave away, I never got back.
Now I'm in a real dilemma.
I must keep myself alive ... alive ... alive.
I see junk to my left! Freaks to my right!
Ain't no one laughin' - Ain't nothing funny.
Ain't nothing happening. 'Cause we ain't got no money!
Hey! Hey! Hey! ... Misfortune!
Woe! Woe! Woe! ... Misfortune!
Watch that man! Everything I see goes into a book.
I said, watch that man! I live my life with a filthy look!
Sold my soul for a cheap ideal.
The price I paid? The spice of life.
Now I'm in a real dilemma,
I must keep myself alive.
The angels they came to visit me.
Some divine intervention ... they said
"Are you the boy with the stars in your eyes?
Are you the boy that fooled the world?"
Flappin' their wings, tellin' me things.
Flappin' their wings, tellin' me things...
I said "I know what I like. I know what I want!
But I never seem to know, I never seem to know.
How to get that thing boy. How d'ya get that thing boy?
Can you tell me how you got, how you got that thing?
How d'ya get that thing boy?"
See that man! Talk to that man!
Look at that man but don't ya pity that man!
I'm a man of misfortune! I'm a man of misfortune!
Look at that man! Watch that man!
But Na! Na! No! don't talk to that man!
I'm a man of misfortune. I'm a man of misfortune.
I must keep myself alive. I must keep myself alive.
The lyrics to Gavin Friday & The Man Seezer's song "Man of Misfortune" describe the life of the singer, who feels burdened by the weight of the world on his shoulders. He describes himself as having sold his soul for a cheap ideal, the spice of life, and feels as though he is in a real dilemma where he must keep himself alive. The singer is in a state of despair, feeling without hope and unable to speak up for himself.
He observes the world around him with a sense of detachment, feeling as if he is always on the outside looking in. He sees himself as a man of misfortune, living his life as if it were a crime. He acknowledges the presence of others around him, but doesn't engage with them in any meaningful way. The singer is trapped in a cycle of poverty and desperation that he can't seem to escape.
The song is a meditation on the human condition, exploring themes of isolation, desperation, and the struggle to survive. It paints a picture of a world with no hope, populated by people who are trapped in their circumstances and unable to change their fate.
Line by Line Meaning
See that man
I am the man being referred to
Talk to that man
I never respond when spoken to
Sold my soul for a cheap ideal
I made a bad deal and lost my true identity in the process
The price I paid? The spice of life.
I made a choice but ended up with something different and not necessarily better
Now I'm in a real dilemma
I am in a difficult situation with no easy way out
Look at that man
I am questioning my current situation
Pity that man
I lead a life of regret and shame
The sun goes dim, the moon turns black.
My world is dark and hopeless
What I gave away, I never got back.
I lost what was truly important in my life
I see junk to my left! Freaks to my right!
I am surrounded by undesirable and unusual things/people
Ain't no one laughin' - Ain't nothing funny.
My life is devoid of joy or happiness
Hey! Hey! Hey! ... Misfortune!
Misfortune is a constant in my life
Watch that man!
I am being observed
I live my life with a filthy look!
I am filled with anger and resentment
The angels they came to visit me.
I had a spiritual encounter
Some divine intervention ... they said.
I received a message from a higher power
"Are you the boy with the stars in your eyes?
The angels are asking if I am filled with hope and dreams
Are you the boy that fooled the world?"
The angels are questioning my authenticity
I said "I know what I like. I know what I want!
I am confident in myself
But I never seem to know, I never seem to know.
I am confused about how to achieve my goals
I'm a man of misfortune!
My life is full of bad luck
I must keep myself alive.
I am determined to survive despite my circumstances
Contributed by Emma Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@7174vanhy
Zwaar onderschat artiest de Lou heeft geweldige nummers gemaakt ! Kende hem persoonlijk en is ne fijne mens .. Laat ze hierboven maar is zien wa feesten is Lou 😊🎉 RIP amigo
@luciennestinkens2789
Damn good music from my country! Thank you two man sound for Bringing the sunchine year by year.!
Dankjewel voor deze blijver!😘
@j.stokman9601
What a nice record to hear after all these year , great !
@philippecolinge5334
Incredible how a stereo mix of the English version has never been released anywhere, while the Spanish version, which uses the same backing track, exists in stereo (on the "Rubro Negro" LP and on an American single on the MGM label).
@NellieKAdaba
The best from my beloved Belgium!
@britvandergaal5078
damn good music from belgium
@bartmolenstra8178
One of the men behind "Two Man Sound" is musical genious Lou Deprijck, also known from "Lou and The Hollywood Bananas" and the voice that sang Plastic Bertrand's hitsong "Ca plane poir moi".
Memories .....
@bramgovers315
Dank voor de info, kunnen we weer wat verder kijken. Stiekem erg slimme lieden die het voornamelijk luchtig willen houden.
@Jo24645
Wist niet dat deze mooie song from Belguim was heel mooi!!
@patrickverelst8036
Ja is een leuke plaat en goed voor te dansen vele grtjes