Wow Van,
Not sure I can agree with Bill's opinion.
This one just oozes deep emotions.
So many of us have another view of ourselves, whether it be how big or small we really are, or how attractive we are.... how intelligent...how successful...
Since we don't look directly at ourselves... our physical image in our mind may not always match what others see.
and our personal opinions on success...or wealth as well.
I can feel very deeply what this guy feels. well.......not to the point of giving it up....
the biggest problem with this lyric is the use of FAT. the PC police are gonna nail you. It's the perfect word here. and switching to plump, obese, large......is not the answer.
But some are definitely going to take offense.
Not sure how else to put it, though.

In the first verse you could always pull "fat" from the first line and say

the () man's walking faster now....

and then in the second verse first line say

Resigning himself to his WEIGHT

but that seems like a copout..you know.
it shouldn't really be necessary to do that.

to those who can look past all the PC overkill crap.... this would cut to the core.



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