Discover the story of the song > Axe Victim – Be-Bop Deluxe

The protagonist is a musician who feels disappointed because people only care about the way they look, not their music. They feel exposed without makeup, but their partner helps them feel appreciated. However, the protagonist feels sad because they used to feel invincible but now they feel hopeless. They describe themselves as an "axe victim" hanging on silver strings, comparing them to wings and time machines.