Discover the story of the song > Metropolis – Faded Paper Figures

The lyrics describe a busy city where people are unhappy and there is a lot of poverty. The protagonist notes that even though there are fancy buildings and robot-like beings, there is still a lot of trash and chaos on the streets. They mention a place called utopia that people can access for a price, but ultimately the only way to escape the negativity of the city is through love. The song also touches on the idea of technology replacing human connection.