Music Man
54*40 Lyrics


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Sing a song sweet music man
Cause I won't be there to hold your hand
Like I used to
I'm through with you
You're a heck of a singer and a powerful man
But you surround yourself with people who demand so little of you

You touched my soul with your beautiful song
You even had me singin' along
Right with you
You said I need you
Then you changed the words and added harmony
Then you sang a song you had written for me to someone new

Oh, but nobody sings a love song quite like you do
Oh and nobody else can make me sing along
Nobody else can make me feel
That things are right when I know they're wrong
Nobody sings a love song quite like you

Sing your song sweet music man
You travel the world with a six piece band
That does for you what you tell 'em to
You try to stay young but the songs are sung
To so many people they've all begun to come back on you

Sing your song sad music man
Makin' your livin' doin' one night stands
They're through with you they don't need you
You're still a hell of a singer but a broken man
But you'll keep on lookin' for one last fan to sing to

Oh, but nobody sings a love song quite like you do
Oh, and nobody else can make me sing along
Nobody else can make me feel
That things are right when I know they're wrong
Nobody sings a love song quite like you





Sing your song sweet music man
I believe in you

Overall Meaning

The song "Music Man" by 54*40 speaks about a talented singer who has lost touch with his emotions and his fans. The singer, who was once a fan of the music man, is disappointed with the way he has changed. He used to feel touched by the music and the lyrics but now he is surrounded by people who demand less of him, and the singer himself is out of touch with his own passion. The song talks about how the singer once touched the singer's soul with his beautiful song, but now he has lost that connection. The singer attempts to stay youthful, but the one-night stands and performing to the same crowds over and over again have made him a broken man.


Line by Line Meaning

Sing a song sweet music man
Addressing the music man and asking him to sing a song.


Cause I won't be there to hold your hand
The singer is not going to be present to offer any support.


Like I used to
The support offered by the singer has stopped.


I'm through with you
The artist is done with the music man.


You're a heck of a singer and a powerful man
Acknowledging the music man's talent.


But you surround yourself with people who demand so little of you
Criticism of the music man's choice of company, who have a low standard for him.


You touched my soul with your beautiful song
The music man's music had a deep impact on the singer's emotions.


You even had me singin' along
The music was so good that the artist was compelled to join in.


Right with you
The artist was in sync with the music man.


You said I need you
The music man made a promise of support.


Then you changed the words and added harmony
The support was withdrawn in a deceitful manner.


Then you sang a song you had written for me to someone new
The music man gave the song written for the artist to another person.


Oh, but nobody sings a love song quite like you do
Complimenting the music man's unique style.


Oh and nobody else can make me sing along
Expressing how the music man's music is the only music that moves the singer.


Nobody else can make me feel
The music man's music can pull at the singer's emotions in a way no other music can.


That things are right when I know they're wrong
The music man's music helps the artist feel better even when things are not going well.


Sing your song sweet music man
Encouraging the music man to keep singing.


You travel the world with a six piece band
Describing the music man's career success.


That does for you what you tell 'em to
The band follows the music man's directives.


You try to stay young but the songs are sung
The music man is trying to maintain a youthful image, but the songs he sings are becoming repetitive.


To so many people they've all begun to come back on you
The music man's choice of songs is coming back on him, affecting his image negatively.


Sing your song sad music man
The artist is acknowledging the music man's sadness.


Makin' your livin' doin' one night stands
The music man is making a living from performing at one-off events.


They're through with you they don't need you
The audience has gotten tired of the music man's music, and no longer desires him.


You're still a hell of a singer but a broken man
Although the music man is skilled at singing, he is currently in a poor state of mind.


But you'll keep on lookin' for one last fan to sing to
No matter what the situation, the music man will keep searching for a fan to perform for.


Sing your song sweet music man
Encouraging the music man once again.


I believe in you
Expressing faith in the music man's ability to keep going.




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