Discover the story of the song > Ordinary Man – Christy Moore

The protagonist is a regular person who has worked hard to support his family and make a living. Sadly, his factory is closing down and he is unable to find work elsewhere. Meanwhile, the factory's owner is still rich and not affected by the closure. The protagonist feels like there's one law for the rich and another for the poor, and this inequality has left him feeling hopeless and stripped of his pride.