I think the song is painting the picture of corporate america work-a-holics. A man is working longer and harder than everyone else, even though someone else is already reaping the rewards. He works, works, and works, ignoring his wife, who he loves very much but can't find the time for. As a result, she has left him and hopes her memories of her time with him will fade, making the pain easier to bare.
I think you've nailed it on the head, maybe it's more general than a guy trying to climb the corporate ladder but that fits perfectly. The song threw me off though because its tone makes the guy sound heroic, which he is from work-a-holics' point of view, but from the point of view of the song he's a tragic figure (not a tragic hero because he doesn't even realize he's making a mistake).
I think you've nailed it on the head, maybe it's more general than a guy trying to climb the corporate ladder but that fits perfectly. The song threw me off though because its tone makes the guy sound heroic, which he is from work-a-holics' point of view, but from the point of view of the song he's a tragic figure (not a tragic hero because he doesn't even realize he's making a mistake).
I really think this is what it means!!! You most likely nailed it!!! I am sticking to your idea of this. BUT for me, I can connect it to my ADHD, spending hours and hours of hard work on homework. Everyone is done, but I am still working. I go the distance making sure my work is done. Barely passing tests I make it by, while the others, spend an hour, and get A's. I would think about things, but my mind is on getting done. I still feel like it didn't pay off.
I really think this is what it means!!! You most likely nailed it!!! I am sticking to your idea of this. BUT for me, I can connect it to my ADHD, spending hours and hours of hard work on homework. Everyone is done, but I am still working. I go the distance making sure my work is done. Barely passing tests I make it by, while the others, spend an hour, and get A's. I would think about things, but my mind is on getting done. I still feel like it didn't pay off.
I think the song is painting the picture of corporate america work-a-holics. A man is working longer and harder than everyone else, even though someone else is already reaping the rewards. He works, works, and works, ignoring his wife, who he loves very much but can't find the time for. As a result, she has left him and hopes her memories of her time with him will fade, making the pain easier to bare.
I think you've nailed it on the head, maybe it's more general than a guy trying to climb the corporate ladder but that fits perfectly. The song threw me off though because its tone makes the guy sound heroic, which he is from work-a-holics' point of view, but from the point of view of the song he's a tragic figure (not a tragic hero because he doesn't even realize he's making a mistake).
I think you've nailed it on the head, maybe it's more general than a guy trying to climb the corporate ladder but that fits perfectly. The song threw me off though because its tone makes the guy sound heroic, which he is from work-a-holics' point of view, but from the point of view of the song he's a tragic figure (not a tragic hero because he doesn't even realize he's making a mistake).
I've noticed Cake seems to have a taste for satire.
I've noticed Cake seems to have a taste for satire.
I really think this is what it means!!! You most likely nailed it!!! I am sticking to your idea of this. BUT for me, I can connect it to my ADHD, spending hours and hours of hard work on homework. Everyone is done, but I am still working. I go the distance making sure my work is done. Barely passing tests I make it by, while the others, spend an hour, and get A's. I would think about things, but my mind is on getting done. I still feel like it didn't pay off.
I really think this is what it means!!! You most likely nailed it!!! I am sticking to your idea of this. BUT for me, I can connect it to my ADHD, spending hours and hours of hard work on homework. Everyone is done, but I am still working. I go the distance making sure my work is done. Barely passing tests I make it by, while the others, spend an hour, and get A's. I would think about things, but my mind is on getting done. I still feel like it didn't pay off.