"Slave to the Rhythm" by Grace Jones is a song about the repetitive nature and demands of modern society. The lyrics suggest that people are constantly working and being controlled by the rhythm of their daily lives, just like slaves. The song metaphorically compares the daily grind to being enslaved, emphasizing the idea that people are trapped in a never-ending cycle of work and responsibility. The opening dialogue between Grace Jones and Paul Morley provides some insight into Jones' personal background and how it relates to the song. Jones mentions her grandfather from her father's side, who comes from Nigeria and belongs to the Ebo tribe. She shares that she looks exactly like him and even acts like him at times. This information adds a personal dimension to the song, suggesting that Jones might have experienced or seen the effects of societal demands and the feeling of being enslaved to a rhythm firsthand. The lyrics themselves evoke the notion of being stuck in a relentless cycle. The lines "You work all day and
