Story Behind The Song
A story of a man who gave up on his dreams to wear a suit and tie and live the average life.
Song Description
A retro sounding new wave, post-punk rock track in the vein of Billy Idol. Big electro drums, raging guitars, driving bass, and synthesizers compliment a grungy male vocal. Lyrics tell the story of a man who gave up on his dreams to wear a suit and tie. Instrumental version available.
| Song Length |
3:12 |
Genre |
Rock - New Wave, Rock - Gothic |
| Tempo |
Medium Fast (131 - 150) |
Lead Vocal |
Male Vocal |
| Mood |
Unbearable, Distressed |
Subject |
Conformity, General |
| Similar Artists |
Billy Idol, Alice Cooper |
Language |
English |
| Era |
1980 - 1989 |
| |
Lyrics
Look in the mirror
What do you see?
I see a shadow of a man that was me
He complies
In his suit and tie
Goody two shoes
And a steady life
2 children, a dog, and a wife
But he cries
In his suit and tie
Dreams of passion
Dreams of tour
Dreams of playing
Dreams of couture
In the night life's how he wants
Shares his world
Shares his voice
Shares his knowledge
Made the right choice
Wake up the day's begun
Same routine
Same breezy
Same thing for lunch
Same thing on TV
Now this is living the dream
Bored of life
Bored till death
Bored of being
Bored and depressed
Escaping in his sleep
Suit and ties don't make a man
Living life the best you can
Holding on to fantasy
Holding on to salary
Take it off you're running free