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Main Man
T. Rex Lyrics


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Are you my main man
Are you now are you now
Are you my Main Man
Are you now are you now
Are you now

Are you a God man
Are you now are you now
Are you a frog man
Are you now are you now
Are you now

Heaven is hot babe
Everso everso
Heaven is hot babe
Watch it glow watch it glow
Watch it glow

Bolan likes to rock now
Yes he does yes he does
Bolan likes to rock now
Yes he does, yes he does

Is there a sane man
Anywhere anywhere
Got giraffes in my hair
And I don't care
No I don't care,
no I don't care

As a child I laughed a lot
O yes I did O yes I did
Now it seems I cry a lot
O tell me true don't you

Overall Meaning

think I'm too old


T. Rex's song "Main Man" is a psychedelic rock song with mystical lyrics that speak of searching for one's identity and purpose. The opening lines, "Are you my main man, are you now are you now," suggest a quest for a mentor or guide. The singer is seeking someone to show them the true path and help them discover themselves. The following lines "Are you a God man, are you now are you now" further exemplify this idea, as the singer is questioning if they have found a religious or spiritual leader. The line "Are you a frog man" seems to be a playful reference to the idea of a mythical creature, adding to the fantastical nature of the song.


The chorus of the song speaks of heaven, with the lyrics "Heaven is hot babe, watch it glow, watch it glow." This could be referencing either the afterlife or a state of mind. The repetition of the phrase "watch it glow" gives the impression of a spiritual awakening, especially considering the use of the word "heaven". The following verse states "Bolan likes to rock now, yes he does yes he does." This is a nod to the lead singer of T. Rex, Marc Bolan, and his love for rock music.


The final verse "Is there a sane man anywhere, got giraffes in my hair, and I don't care, no I don't care, no I don't care" seems to be a reflection on the concept of sanity and how the singer feels they do not need to conform to societal norms. The giraffes in their hair could be a metaphor for their eccentricity and nonconformity. The last two lines of the song "As a child I laughed a lot, now it seems I cry a lot, O tell me true don't you think I'm too old" suggests a longing for a time when the singer was more carefree and happy, and a fear of losing their youth and vitality.


Line by Line Meaning

Are you my main man
The singer is asking someone if they are the most important person in their life, seeking validation and reassurance.


Are you now are you now
The singer is repeating their question, emphasizing the importance of the answer to them.


Are you a God man
The singer is wondering if the person they are addressing is godlike or powerful in some way.


Are you now are you now
The artist is repeating their question, emphasizing the importance of the answer to them.


Are you a frog man
The artist is wondering if the person they are addressing is froglike or amphibious in some way.


Are you now are you now
The singer is repeating their question, emphasizing the importance of the answer to them.


Heaven is hot babe
The singer is describing heaven as a place that is very exciting or pleasurable.


Everso everso
The artist is emphasizing the intensity of their description of heaven.


Watch it glow watch it glow
The artist is encouraging the listener to pay attention to the excitement and pleasure of heaven.


Bolan likes to rock now
The artist is referring to a musician named Bolan and stating that he enjoys playing rock music.


Yes he does yes he does
The singer is affirming their statement and emphasizing the enthusiasm with which Bolan enjoys rock music.


Is there a sane man
The artist is questioning whether there is anyone who is mentally stable or rational.


Anywhere anywhere
The singer is emphasizing the extent of their question, suggesting that sane people may not exist anywhere.


Got giraffes in my hair
The singer is stating that they have giraffe-like patterns or shapes in their hair, which is likely meant metaphorically to describe an unconventional or unique appearance.


And I don't care
The singer is indicating that they are comfortable and confident with their unconventional appearance.


No I don't care, no I don't care
The artist is repeating their message that they are unbothered by their unconventional appearance.


As a child I laughed a lot
The artist is reflecting on their childhood and stating that they used to laugh frequently.


O yes I did O yes I did
The singer is affirming their statement and emphasizing the joy they experienced in their childhood.


Now it seems I cry a lot
The singer is contrasting their current emotional state with their childhood, suggesting they are now more prone to sadness or tears.


O tell me true don't you laugh a lot
The artist is questioning if the listener still experiences joy and laughter frequently as they did in their childhood, seeking a connection or common experience.




Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: MARC BOLAN

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@felipegonzalez9468

Are you my main man
Are you now are you now
Are you my Main Man
Are you now are you now
Are you now

Are you a God man
Are you now are you now
Are you a frog man
Are you now are you now
Are you now

Heaven is hot babe
Every so every so
Heaven is hot babe
Watch it glow watch it glow
Watch it glow

Bolan likes to rock now
Yes he does yes he does
Bolan likes to rock now
Yes he does, yes he does

Is there a sane man
Anywhere anywhere
Got giraffes in my hair
And I don't care
No I don't care,
No I don't care

As a child I laughed a lot
O yes I did O yes I did
Now it seems I cry a lot
O tell me true don't you

Are you my main man
Are you now are you now
Are you my Main Man
Are you now are you now
Are you now

Are you my main man
Are you now are you now
Are you my Main Man
Are you now are you now
Are you now

Are you my main man
Are you now are you now
Are you my Main Man
Are you now are you now
Are you now

Are you my main man
Are you now are you now
Are you my Main Man
Are you now are you now
Are you now



All comments from YouTube:

@heyjuday

This album is a treasure, a friggin' masterpiece...I can't get enough of it.

@hearditman

The chorus. the bass, Bolan's voice and Flo and Eddie's backing.....does it get any better?

@johnkuipers8625

Flo & Eddie ?? R u serious? I had not a clue that was them in back , and I have been listening to this sh#√π¥% since it was new . Thanks for blowing my mind..., I think of F&E as country,folk ,rock, and now THIS...😳😁😶😜🤯

@andrewcraner1869

Absolute masterpiece

@replicas79

he will never be forgotten in my heart...

@stephenunwin7969

After 40 years of loving all Marc's music this one is with me at the moment

@troy9477

For my best friend, who passed away suddenly 3 weeks and 2 days ago, 2-21-2019, at age 49. He was my main man, my best friend for a little over 15 years. A great family man, and the second finest man i ever knew- #1 was my dad. RIP Garrett. I miss you Big G

@johncoupe5827

The backing vocals are intense on this one!

@Huelogy

My dad showed me T. Rex when I was 10, 16 years ago and I'm so glad he did, RIP miss you lots man 5 years now!

@alfredodelvalle8624

La letra de este tema es impresionante

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