Name: The Man
Duration: P00H02M00S
Description: This song is very much exemplary of the songs that Luke writes. It's got a somewhat odd chord progression, narrative lyrics, and great execution, but also something unique—verses written by Josh and Justin as well. This collaboration is very seamlessly done, and I distinctly remember when the three were working on it on Skype. I even contributed the final two words of the song.

The Man

from Brand New State of Mind EP by Probehead

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This song is very much exemplary of the songs that Luke writes. It's got a somewhat odd chord progression, narrative lyrics, and great execution, but also something unique—verses written by Josh and Justin as well. This collaboration is very seamlessly done, and I distinctly remember when the three were working on it on Skype. I even contributed the final two words of the song.

lyrics

Birds fight amongst each other
When they're standing on the ground
But they all fly away
When the man comes around

People walking by
Have nothing to say
So they just stop and turn their heads
When the man walks their way

Are you working for the man?
Are you working for the man?
Are you working for the man?
Are you working for the man?

Ignorance is bliss
That’s what the people say
When the lies all come to light
They’re made to fade away

If you look inside
And you pull away the thread
You will hear the man confide
You might as well be dead

And if theres one thing the man can't stand
It's when someone interferes with his plan
So it's just best to stay out of the way
And let him do what he wants

But as hes walking through the rain
You can see his face start to peel away
And behind that mask of paper mâché
Is the face of Ronald Reagan

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from Brand New State of Mind EP, released October 4, 2015
Luke: vocals, piano, drums
Josh: rhythm guitar
Justin: guitar solo
April: bass

Written by Luke, Justin, and Josh
Final mix by Luke

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Probehead

Probehead is an online rock band featuring Josh, Justin, Luke and April. They make groovy indie rock tunes. The band started in 2013, and their first album was released soon after. Probehead have just finished their third album, released at the end of 2016. ... more

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