A Man's Life Flashing Before His Eyes While He and
Of Montreal · The Gay Parade [1999]
I heard a human voice in an adding machine
and my brain slipped out of my ear
Which made it hard to hear
A customer clapping in approval
A bird flew
through the window
And he sucked it
right into his mouth
I looked on the floor and saw
The carpet was turning to glass
I lifted my feet very fast and ran out the door
I walked to a bus stop there I waited the bus
And when it finally arrived I climbed up inside
A lady sat down beside me
She gave me a mirror
When I looked in it I saw I was her
This made me forget that I was
Driving at night with my wife
She's so beautiful the love of my life
We drove into the sea
and my brain slipped out of my ear
Which made it hard to hear
A customer clapping in approval
A bird flew
through the window
And he sucked it
right into his mouth
I looked on the floor and saw
The carpet was turning to glass
I lifted my feet very fast and ran out the door
I walked to a bus stop there I waited the bus
And when it finally arrived I climbed up inside
A lady sat down beside me
She gave me a mirror
When I looked in it I saw I was her
This made me forget that I was
Driving at night with my wife
She's so beautiful the love of my life
We drove into the sea
A Man's Life Flashing Before His Eyes While He and
From Of Montreal's 1999 album The Gay Parade, this track exemplifies the band's signature blend of indie rock and electronic textures. The song features layered vocals and a driving rhythm that captures the frenetic energy characteristic of their early work. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the recording showcases their ability to merge organic instrumentation with synthesized sounds, creating a dynamic listening experience. It stands as a testament to their evolving sound, reflecting the emotional intensity and experimental spirit that defined their discography in the late 1990s.