Singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Ben Aubergine has officially released the full-band version of 'The Man’s Always Getting Me Down', a track that has existed in acoustic form since the late ‘90s. First written in 1998, the song has taken on new resonance in today’s world, offering a candid take on the pressures and compromises of adult life.
With its steady groove, understated instrumentation, and dry lyrical wit, the track avoids heavy-handed messaging while still exploring the realities of modern-day stress and disillusionment. It speaks directly to anyone who’s felt bogged down by daily obligations or the weight of the systems they move through.
Ben Aubergine, who now balances a life in medicine and family with his music, describes this project as a return to unfinished ideas, revisiting songs from his youth and bringing them to life with new perspective and maturity.
Have a listen to the new rendition of 'The Man's Always Getting Me Down' in the player below.