Jefferson Starship：Meaning of Modern Times Songmeaning

The song "Modern Times" by Jefferson Starship is about a young boy who drove his mother crazy and his teachers wild. He is in need of someone to help control him, hence the line "modern lover I need you near me". The lyrics also touch upon the theme of reality anonymous chasing him and 12-year-olds carrying machine guns. The protagonist is feeling overwhelmed, and everything around him is starting to look like a strange mythology. The chorus repeats the phrase "Never gonna leave ya" and the song ends with the line "No no nobody to control me". The meaning behind the lyrics may suggest a desire for independence and freedom in a world that can sometimes feel oppressive and controlling.