An iconic line, it doesn't mean much on its own. The song is about the disparity between hard, blue collar work and the perceived ease with which successful musicians gain tremendous wealth and fame. The story says the songs concept came from hearing a man complain about the emerging 1980's rockstars rapid rise to stardom and riches, juxtaposed against his own station in life.
An iconic line, it doesn't mean much on its own. The song is about the disparity between hard, blue collar work and the perceived ease with which successful musicians gain tremendous wealth and fame. The story says the songs concept came from hearing a man complain about the emerging 1980's rockstars rapid rise to stardom and riches, juxtaposed against his own station in life.