This song appears to be about a “puppet boy” as stated in the title. It's up to your interpretation if said boy is actually a puppet or just being manipulated.
May 24, 2022 · I took it as a metaphor for capitalism. The puppet boy is supposed to be a young person in their prime who like everyone else is forced to work ...
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