Indeed the character, which I cannot help mirroring a bit of myself, finds our current world to be overwhelming and too absorbing, making for individuals who barely pay true attention to one another and the surroundings. The Man was twisted by his current world and went on a personal journey of consciousness development and understanding (to achieve some kind of "freedom") which was not easy to take — hence the general sad tone of the music.
Thank you so much for your lovely feedback :)