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With lines describing a range of scenarios, from a girl in blue jeans to puzzling encounters at a bar, Collins crafted a critique of the superficiality present in advertising and its often absurd portrayals of modern life. The recurring refrain, "I can't dance, I can't talk," aligns with the idea of a model being judged solely on appearances rather than substance, portraying a critique of a consumer society peppered with “faceless zombies.”
Internationally, the humorous undertones did not always resonate with audiences. Collins noted that some of the band's fans dismissed the deeper message behind the lyrics, taking the chorus literally instead of understanding it as a satire of modernity and advertising culture.