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Topic: rite of man, deeper meaning

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galuhen

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Posted: May 05 2003, 17:36

can anybody explain to me the deeper meaning of "rite" in the song "rite of man"?

Ugo

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Posted: May 05 2003, 18:24

There is a pun (a play on words) throughout the song between 'rite' and 'right' , particularily evident in the line "Speak up for the right (rite) of Man", where I think that 'speak up' means 'make yourself heard'. In this context, the meaning of 'rite' as religious ceremony appears almost unsignificant.

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Ugo C. - a devoted Amarokian

bevy

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Posted: May 17 2003, 18:03

LOL ,I think a few of mikes b side tracks from this time: -

.. its just mike having a joke.

probs a few beers later and "lets do this"

ffs. u r joking? next it will be froggy went a courting..

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