People
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We build buildings for the dead
We build restrooms for the sick
We build up walls for everything
We make a wall for the sake of it

And buildings for the people
And paintings for the blind
Are capable of giving life
Or taking out your eyes

And buildings for the people
And paintings for the blind
Are capable of giving life
Or taking out your eyes

Queue for bread is entertainment
When they're trying to blow your head off
So from the womb into the tomb
Making sure you feel at home

And buildings for the people
And paintings for the blind
Are capable of giving life
Or taking out your eyes

They're buildings for the people
And paintings for the blind
Capable of giving life
Or taking out your eyes

History will make us
Or history will break us
All time is the same
All the hindrances linger

We're treated just the same with fame
While branded in this reconciles




Get ready to say goodbye
Get ready to say goodbye

Overall Meaning

The song "People" by Mani contains lyrics that comment on the construction of structures within society and its impact on individuals. The first verse begins with the lines "We build buildings for the dead, we build restrooms for the sick, we build up walls for everything, we make a wall for the sake of it". This addresses the idea that society has a tendency to build structures that may not always serve a purpose or may only benefit a specific group.


The chorus repeats the lines "And buildings for the people and paintings for the blind are capable of giving life or taking out your eyes". Here, Mani suggests that structures meant to serve a specific purpose can either enhance one's life or bring harm. The following verse draws attention to the reality of living in a world where danger may be lurking around the corner. The lyrics "Queue for bread is entertainment when they're trying to blow your head off, so from the womb into the tomb, making sure you feel at home" speaks to the idea that individuals may become desensitized to violence due to the prevalent nature of it in their lives.


The final verse offers a reflection on the notion of time and how history can make or break society. The recurring theme of structures and their impact is referenced once more in the lines "While branded in this reconciles, get ready to say goodbye". Here, Mani could be pointing out that individuals may become trapped within societal structures that ultimately lead to their demise.


Overall, "People" delivers a powerful message about the importance of examining the effects of societal structures on individuals.


Line by Line Meaning

We build buildings for the dead
We construct edifices for those who have departed from this world


We build restrooms for the sick
We erect washrooms for the unwell


We build up walls for everything
We create barriers for anything and everything


We make a wall for the sake of it
We build walls just for the sake of building them


And buildings for the people
Similarly, we construct structures for the living


And paintings for the blind
We create art for those who cannot see


Are capable of giving life
These creations have the potential to bring vitality


Or taking out your eyes
Or, on the other hand, they can cause harm


Queue for bread is entertainment
Standing in line for sustenance is seen as a form of amusement


When they're trying to blow your head off
Despite the danger and violence present in society


So from the womb into the tomb
Our lives are finite, from birth until death


Making sure you feel at home
Yet, we attempt to make ourselves comfortable in our surroundings


History will make us
The events of the past shape our identity


Or history will break us
Alternatively, those same occurrences can cause our downfall


All time is the same
Time marches on uniformly


All the hindrances linger
Difficulties persist regardless


We're treated just the same with fame
Celebrity status does not exempt us from the human experience


While branded in this reconciles
Yet, we are still marked by societal expectations and norms


Get ready to say goodbye
Therefore, we must prepare to bid farewell


Get ready to say goodbye
once our time on earth comes to a close




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Pablo Hernandez

Mirai's big brother is freaking awesome for helping his little sister Mirai and shuji get together 🥰 and also dealing with that lying harlot Mayuko and it felt so satisfying when he ended up rejecting her he played her like a little fiddle. 😂

Satoshi Kenji

I felt like Shuji is being a bit of wimp on this. He should just reject her in front of the class on day 1. Might received some ire from some people, but if she kept tailing him even after that, I think it who is the problem will be plain obvious.

stitchfan93

Everyone is special in their own way 😊

Take care and stay safe everyone 💓

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Self-centerd Pushing girls
There feelings flow like wind unpredictable

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Bjorn Smith

Shuji luck, he did not bang Mayuko.

Melissa ross 134

There's this one boy who thinks I "like him" when I DON'T and I'm like someone else and that's my book writing friend who is also an anime lover one day I'll think of something to get the boy I DON'T like to leave me alone but I don't know what to do

Quashie Tagoe

Best way for sure is to get with the one you really like and show off that love. It usually works, sometimes in absolutely crushing fashion

Melissa ross 134

@Quashie Tagoe already did that to my crush I was talking about getting the boy I DON'T like away from me

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