The song "Gramophone Man" by Spirit tells the story of a mysterious and magical figure known as the Gramophone man. The narrator describes waking up on a Friday morning and going to see the Gramophone man, who has "many magic presents that he keeps inside his head and his hand." The Gramophone man has eyes that tell you to sing and a mind that wants what you bring. The narrator and others sing songs for him, but as they leave in the evening, they realize that the presents he keeps inside his head and his hand are actually empty. The song seems to be about the illusion of magic and the disappointment of realizing that something or someone may not be as magical or mysterious as they initially seemed. The Gramophone man may represent a person or entity who lures people in with promises of wonder and magic, but ultimately ends up being empty and unfulfilling. The lyrics convey a sense of disillusionment and the realization that sometimes things are not as they appear to be. The song captures the feeling of wanting to believe in something magical and extraordinary, but ultimately being let down.
