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The 21st Century Man

from Arcade Island by Arcade Island

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Turning back ten years,
when we were kings of summer,
and every night was framed by big ideas
and music in the air.

but something reached your ears,
a weakness undiscovered,
and then you stumbled down the common road
where no one seems to care.

I don't hate you but I guess I'll try.
These iron memories oxidize.
You're just the latest victim in a line,
of men who lose themselves to time.

Once you had a voice,
an open ear for others,
but that won't get you far when happiness
is build upon your pride.
Pride for all your toys,
money's there to covet,
but they don't teach you that your IRA
is worthless when you die.

I don't hate you but I guess I'll try.
These solid memories liquify.
You're just the latest victim in a line,
of men who lose themselves to lies.

You don't ever seem to have a moment,
when you are humanized.
Everybody's just a fucking number
you monetize.
I believe there is a reason for it,
maybe you're paralyzed
by the fear of letting go of all the lies
you've told
yourself.

Double chorus.

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from Arcade Island, released January 13, 2017

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