Sketched out in planes, cars, hotels and homes since the completion of Tame Impala’s Lonerism in 2012, ‘Cause I’m A Man’ and ‘Let It Happen’ were written, performed, recorded, produced and mixed by Kevin Parker in Fremantle, Western Australia.
'Cause I'm A Man
Tame Impala Lyrics
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It dawns on me, what have I done?
Saying sorry ain't as good as saying why
But it buys me a little more time
Lost in the moment for the second time
Each fuck up that I make, it makes you cry
I'm as pathetic, as the reason why
In desperation, all that you can do is ask me why
'Cause I'm a man, woman
Don't always think before I do
'Cause I'm a man, woman
That's the only answer I've got for you (uh)
'Cause I'm a man, woman
Not often proud of what I choose
I'm a human, woman
A greater force I answer to
Once again, as it takes a hold
I am aware I'm not in control
You see, I have a conscience and it's never fooled
But it's prone to be overruled
You wanna know why I always think I'm right? (Ooh, why?)
You never accept defeat and let it slide (why? Why?)
I have no voice if I don't speak my mind (why?)
My weakness is the source of all my pride
I'll tell you why
'Cause I'm a man, woman
Don't always think before I do
'Cause I'm a man, woman
That's the only answer I've got for you (uh)
'Cause I'm a man, woman
I'll never be as strong as you
I'm a human, human
A greater force I answer to (uh)
The lyrics of Tame Impala's song 'Cause I'm A Man' touch upon themes of vulnerability, self-reflection, and the complexities of gender roles. The lead singer contemplates his actions and mistakes, pondering the consequences of his actions, and striving to make amends. The lyrics are bursting with self-awareness and honesty as the singer realizes his limitations and flaws.
The opening line "Like the brutal morning sun, it dawns on me, what have I done?" sets the tone for the whole song. The imagery of the morning sun is often associated with the beginning of a new day and a fresh start. However, the "brutal" signifier suggests that the singer is not ready to face the reality of his previous actions. He is forced to confront the consequences of his actions, which he admits to, and apologizes for, but he does not understand the root cause of his behavior.
The chorus, "Cause I'm a man, woman, don't always think before I do," emphasizes the gender stereotype that men are quick to act without thinking things through. The use of the word "woman" after "man" could be interpreted as a nod to the fact that gender is a social construct, and that gender does not necessarily determine a person's behavior or thought process.
Line by Line Meaning
Like the brutal morning sun
The truth is hitting me hard and has left me with a sense of guilt and regret
It dawns on me, what have I done?
I am finally realizing the consequences of my actions
Saying sorry ain't as good as saying why
Just apologizing is not enough, I need to explain why I did what I did
But it buys me a little more time
Apologizing gives me an extra chance to make things right
Lost in the moment for the second time
I am repeating my mistake, despite knowing better
Each fuck up that I make, it makes you cry
I am hurting the person I care about every time I mess up
I'm as pathetic, as the reason why
I acknowledge that what I did was terrible and I am ashamed of myself
In desperation, all that you can do is ask me why
You want to know why I keep making these mistakes
'Cause I'm a man, woman
The fact that I am male does not excuse my behavior
Don't always think before I do
I often act impulsively and without considering the consequences
That's the only answer I've got for you (uh)
I don't have an excuse for my actions other than being a man and lacking self-control
Not often proud of what I choose
I am ashamed of my behavior and wish I had made better choices
I'm a human, woman
I am not perfect and make mistakes, regardless of gender
A greater force I answer to
I have a higher power to answer to, and I know I must do better
Once again, as it takes a hold
I am falling back into old habits
I am aware I'm not in control
I know that I need to take responsibility for my actions and make better choices
You see, I have a conscience and it's never fooled
I know right from wrong, but still choose to do what I want
But it's prone to be overruled
Despite knowing what's right, I still give in to temptation and make poor choices
You wanna know why I always think I'm right? (Ooh, why?)
I have a hard time admitting when I am wrong
You never accept defeat and let it slide (why? Why?)
You hold me accountable for my actions and don't let me off the hook
I have no voice if I don't speak my mind (why?)
I feel the need to prove myself and express my opinions, even at the cost of others
My weakness is the source of all my pride
I take pride in things that are actually my weaknesses
I'll tell you why
I am ready to admit my faults and take responsibility for my actions
I'll never be as strong as you
I recognize that you are the stronger person in our relationship and I need to do better
I'm a human, human
I am flawed and make mistakes like any other person
A greater force I answer to (uh)
I am accountable to a higher power and must make better choices
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Kevin Parker
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@connorhaynes9961
Like a brutal autumn sun
It dawns on me, what have I done?
Saying sorry ain't as good as saying why
But it buys me a little more time
Lost in the moment for a second time
Each fucking doubt I make, unleash a cry
I'm just pathetic, that's the reason why
In desperation, all that you can do is ask me why
'Cause I'm a man, woman
Don't always think before I do
'Cause I'm a man, woman
It's the only answer I've got for you
'Cause I'm a man, woman
Not often proud of what I choose
I'm a human, woman
A greater force I answer to
Once again, as it takes a hold
I am aware, I'm not in control
(You see) I have a conscience and it's never fooled
But it's prone to being overruled
You wanna know what I always think I'm bind by
You never accept defeat or let it slide
But I have no voice if I don't speak my mind
My weakness is the source of all my pride
I'll tell you why
'Cause I'm a man, woman
Don't always think before I do
'Cause I'm a man, woman
That's the only answer I've got for you
'Cause I'm a man, woman
I'll never be as strong as you
I'm a human, human
A greater force I answer to
@evets3668
Lyrics
[Verse 1]
Like the brutal morning sun
It dawns on me, what have I done?
Saying sorry ain't as good as saying why
But it buys me a little more time
Lost in the moment for the second time
Each fucking doubt I make, unleash a cry
I'm just pathetic, that's the reason why
In desperation, all that you can do is ask me why
[Chorus]
‘Cause I'm a man, woman
Don't always think before I do
‘Cause I'm a man, woman
That's the only answer I've got for you
‘Cause I'm a man, woman
Not often proud of what I choose
I'm a human, woman
A greater force I answer to
[Verse 2]
Once again, as it takes a hold
I am aware I'm not in control
You see, I have a conscience and it's never fooled
But it's prone to be overruled
You wanna know why I always think I’m right?
(Why?) You never accept defeat and let it slide
(Why?) I have no voice if I don’t speak my mind
(Why?) My weakness is the source of all my pride
I'll tell you why
[Chorus]
‘Cause I'm a man, woman
Don't always think before I do
‘Cause I'm a man, woman
That's the only answer I've got for you
‘Cause I'm a man, woman
I'll never be as strong as you
I'm a human, human
A greater force I answer to
@kenpaint2
[Verse 1]
Like the brutal autumn sun
It dawns on me, what have I done?
Saying sorry ain't as good as saying why
But it buys me a little more time
Lost in the moment for the second time
Each fucking doubt I make, unleash a cry
I'm just pathetic, that's the reason why
In desperation, all that you can do is ask me why
[Chorus]
‘Cause I'm a man, woman
Don't always think before I do
‘Cause I'm a man, woman
That's the only answer I've got for you
‘Cause I'm a man, woman
Not often proud of what I choose
I'm a human, woman
A greater force I answer to
[Verse 2]
Once again, as it takes a hold
I am aware I'm not in control
You see, I have a conscience and it's never fooled
But it's prone to be overruled
You wanna know why I always think I’m right?
(Why?) I can never accept defeat and let it slide
(Why?) I have no voice if I don’t speak my mind
(Why?) My weakness is the source of all my pride
I'll tell you why
[Chorus]
‘Cause I'm a man, woman
Don't always think before I do
‘Cause I'm a man, woman
That's the only answer I've got for you
‘Cause I'm a man, woman
Not often proud of what I choose
I'm a human, human
A greater force I answer to
@ogfunk187RafaEL
Como el brutal Sol de Otoño
Amanece en mi, ¿qué he hecho?
Pedir perdón no es tan bueno como decir porqué
Pero me hace ganar algo más de tiempo
Perdido en el momento por segunda vez
Cada puta duda que tengo libera un grito
Soy patético, ese es el motivo
En desesperación
Todo lo que puedes hacer es preguntarme porqué
Porque soy un hombre, mujer
No siempre pienso antes de hacer
Porque soy un hombre, mujer
Es la única respuesta que tengo para ti
Porque soy un hombre, mujer
Rara vez orgulloso de mis elecciones
Soy un ser humano, mujer
Respondo a una fuerza superior
Una vez más, mientras se adueña
Me doy cuenta de que no estoy en control
Mira, tengo una conciencia y nunca se la engaña
Pero tiende a ser anulada
Quieres saber a qué estoy siempre atado
Nunca aceptas la derrota o lo dejas pasar
Pero no tengo voz si no digo lo que pienso
Mi debilidad es la fuente de todo mi orgullo
Te dire porqué
Porque soy un hombre, mujer
No siempre pienso antes de hacer
Porque soy un hombre, mujer
Es la única respuesta que tengo para ti
Porque soy un hombre, mujer
Rara vez orgulloso de mis elecciones
Soy un ser humano, mujer
Respondo a una fuerza superior
@jozhdz1598
Lyric
Like the brutal autumn sun
It dawns on me, what have I done?
Saying sorry ain't as good as saying why
But it buys me a little more time
Lost in the moment for the second time
Each fucking doubt I make, unleash a cry
I'm just pathetic, that's the reason why
In desperation, all that you can do is ask me why
'Cause I'm a man, woman
Don't always think before I do
'Cause I'm a man, woman
That's the only answer I've got for you
'Cause I'm a man, woman
Not often proud of what I choose
I'm a human, woman
A greater force I answer to
Once again, as it takes a hold
I am aware I'm not in control
You see, I have a conscience and it's never fooled
But it's prone to be overruled
You wanna know why I always think I'm right?
(Why?)
Can never accept defeat and let it slide
(Why?)
I have no voice if I don't speak my mind
(Why?)
My weakness is the source of all my pride
I'll tell you why
'Cause I'm a man, woman
Don't always think before I do
'Cause I'm a man, woman
That's the only answer I've got for you
'Cause I'm a man, woman
I'll never be as strong as you
I'm a human, human
A greater force I answer to
@cybermatrixxx
@NeenaSatzuki sorry dude, but I think Mollusk or Primus absolutely do NOT have that magic as have Tame Impala. But maybe someone appreciate them.
My recomendations:
To deeper effect watch video too
Vendredi sur Mer - La Femme à la Peau Bleue https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FnAgD6J65Xc&list=RDtQ3HWIsZXPM&index=5
Crumb - Locket - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BqnG_Ei35JE&list=RDtQ3HWIsZXPM&index=8
Roosevelt - Montreal - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UBS6MM05KdY&list=RDtQ3HWIsZXPM&index=17
L'Impératrice ♗ VANILLE FRAISE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iZAqaykiS70
Corine - Pluie Fine (Polo & Pan Remix) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jytiYHBUuPs&t=183s
Roosevelt - Elliot - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BwKQQHAP9q0
Macintosh Plus - Floral Shoppe (FULL ALBUM!!) carefull, may caused bad trip! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cCq0P509UL4&list=PLNcZj3g4NLOcCQQzCMr835YPUmGQV8LxC&index=20&t=600s
Getter - Head Splitter - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2YllipGl2Is&list=PLNcZj3g4NLOcCQQzCMr835YPUmGQV8LxC&index=26&t=0s
RATATAT - NECKBRACE - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97KfDhJdOKI&list=PLNcZj3g4NLOcCQQzCMr835YPUmGQV8LxC&index=25&t=0s
Little Dragon - Lover Chanting - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yiSTcdi82S0&list=PLNcZj3g4NLOcCQQzCMr835YPUmGQV8LxC&index=27&t=0s
Самое Большое Простое Число - Суперкит - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WTR-xJmfzgk&list=PLNcZj3g4NLOcCQQzCMr835YPUmGQV8LxC&index=36
Andy Shauf - "The Magician" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PN0RPWII7gY&list=PLNcZj3g4NLOcCQQzCMr835YPUmGQV8LxC&index=57&t=0s
Pond - Sitting Up On Our Crane - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q1vpFmRtb3c&list=PLNcZj3g4NLOcCQQzCMr835YPUmGQV8LxC&index=56&t=0s
Pond - Colder Than Ice - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iTbviVpmaeA
Superorganism - Everybody Wants To Be Famous https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJQYRzAoErc&list=PLNcZj3g4NLOcCQQzCMr835YPUmGQV8LxC&index=60&t=0s
LORN - ANVIL - carefull, may caused bad trip! - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CqaAs_3azSs
Grimes - Genesis - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1FH-q0I1fJY
Grimes - REALiTi - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N9XKLqGqwLA
POLO & PAN - Dorothy carefull, may caused bad trip! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hVW63Z_8deE&list=PLNcZj3g4NLOcCQQzCMr835YPUmGQV8LxC&index=104&t=0s
Иван Дорн - Телепорт https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lzxbOgCnPLk&list=PLNcZj3g4NLOcCQQzCMr835YPUmGQV8LxC&index=112
Ivan Dorn - Beverly https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qndZBzQSvQY&list=PLNcZj3g4NLOcCQQzCMr835YPUmGQV8LxC&index=113
DOPE LEMON - Honey Bones (Official Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=29uruM5-VYo&list=PLNcZj3g4NLOcCQQzCMr835YPUmGQV8LxC&index=189&t=0s
Melody's Echo Chamber - You Won't Be Missing That Part Of Me (Official Video) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gDyhl5GSje4&list=PLNcZj3g4NLOcCQQzCMr835YPUmGQV8LxC&index=202&t=0s
Toro Y Moi "Rose Quartz" - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8ID1plssS4s&list=PLNcZj3g4NLOcCQQzCMr835YPUmGQV8LxC&index=224&t=0s
CARIBOU - Sun - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euS2SlC68q8&list=PLNcZj3g4NLOcCQQzCMr835YPUmGQV8LxC&index=223&t=0s
TATARKA - U CAN TAKE (feat. LITTLE BIG) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-BG9lhTg6xY&list=PLNcZj3g4NLOcCQQzCMr835YPUmGQV8LxC&index=258&t=0s
Грибы - Интро - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m0-yYhLgp_I (on acid video is colorful =)
E.T.C...
@LacoSinfonia
My brother and I literally have a word to describe the feeling you get when you listen to music like this: buttered
@arbaaz9992
Ian Anderson thank you for this
@ellitorres6527
Hey. Thank you.
@miguelsilva2013
Nice job, my dude
@theo.jovitch
Genius I say!
@holetoanotheruniverse4690
🥞🥞🥞🥞🥞🥞🥞🥞🥞🥞
@OfTheCoast1234567
wish I could hear this song for the first time again
@ashish9399
I'm, and it is fabulous
@ahjeezrick
That’s what I’m currently doing.. I feel like I’m about to meet god
@Indultax
You can do it all the times you want, just need a rocket