The Man
Alexa Brian Lyrics


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Girl you can tell everybody
Yeah you can tell everybody
Go ahead and tell everybody
I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man
Yes I am, yes I am, yes I am
I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man

I believe every lie that I ever told
Paid for every heart that I ever stole
I paid my cause and I didn't fold
Well it ain't that hard when you got soul (this is my world)
Somewhere I heard that life is a test
I been though the worst but still I give my best
God made my mold different from the rest
Then he broke that mold so I know I'm blessed (this is my world)

Stand up now and face the sun
Won't hide my tail or turn and run
It's time to do what must be done
Be a king when kingdom comes

Girl you can tell everybody
Yeah you can tell everybody
Go ahead and tell everybody
I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man

Girl you can tell everybody
Yeah you can tell everybody
Go ahead and tell everybody
I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man
Yes I am, yes I am, yes I am
I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man

I got all the answers to your questions
I'll be the teacher you could be the lesson
I'll be the preacher you be the confession
I'll be the quick relief to all your stressing (this is my world)
It's a thin line between love and hate
Is you really real or is you really fake
I'm a solider standing on my feet
No surrender and I won't retreat (this is my world)

Stand up now and face the sun
Won't hide my tail or turn and run
It's time to do what must be done
Be a king when kingdom comes

Girl you can tell everybody
Yeah you can tell everybody
Go ahead and tell everybody
I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man
Girl you can tell everybody
Yeah you can tell everybody
Go ahead and tell everybody
I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man
Yes I am, yes I am, yes I am
I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man

I'm the man
Go ahead and tell everybody what I'm saying y'all
I'm the man
Go ahead and tell everybody what I'm saying y'all

Girl you can tell everybody
Yeah you can tell everybody
Go ahead and tell everybody
I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man
Girl you can tell everybody
Yeah you can tell everybody
Go ahead and tell everybody
I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man
Girl you can tell everybody
Yeah you can tell everybody
Go ahead and tell everybody
I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man
Girl you can tell everybody
Yeah you can tell everybody
Go ahead and tell everybody
I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man




Yes I am, yes I am, yes I am
I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man

Overall Meaning

The song "The Man" by Aloe Blacc is about self-confidence, self-belief, and self-empowerment. The lyrics "Girl you can tell everybody, Go ahead and tell everybody, I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man" are repeated throughout the song and are a declaration of Blacc's confidence in himself. He believes that he is the man and wants the world to know it.


The lyrics also talk about the struggles he has faced in life, the lies he has told, and the hearts he has stolen, but he has paid for them all and has not backed down. He believes that he is blessed and feels that he is different from the rest of the world. He also talks about the thin line between love and hate and how he is a soldier who will not back down.


Overall, the song is a call to stand up, face the sun, and be proud of who you are. It is about being brave, being strong, and not letting anyone bring you down.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl you can tell everybody
I am confident in myself and want everyone to know it.


Yeah you can tell everybody
I have no shame in my game and am not afraid to share my achievements.


Go ahead and tell everybody
I want people to know that I am worthy of respect and admiration.


I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man
I am at the top of my game and I know it.


Yes I am, yes I am, yes I am
I am fully aware of my worth and accept it.


I believe every lie that I ever told
I used to be a dishonest person and regret it.


Paid for every heart that I ever stole
I am working to make amends for my past actions.


I paid my cause and I didn't fold
I have accepted responsibility for my actions and have not given up.


Well it ain't that hard when you got soul (this is my world)
I have found inner strength and motivation that guides me.


Somewhere I heard that life is a test
I believe that life presents challenges that must be overcome to find success.


I been though the worst but still I give my best
I have faced adversity but will always strive to give it my all.


God made my mold different from the rest
I am unique and special in my own way.


Then he broke that mold so I know I'm blessed (this is my world)
I see my differences as a sign of good fortune and use them to fuel my success.


Stand up now and face the sun
I have the courage to take on life's challenges head on.


Won't hide my tail or turn and run
I am not afraid of failure and will not give up when faced with difficulties.


It's time to do what must be done
I am focused on achieving my goals and will stop at nothing to succeed.


Be a king when kingdom comes
I am working hard to achieve greatness and become a role model for others.


I got all the answers to your questions
I have knowledge and experience that allow me to guide and teach others.


I'll be the teacher you could be the lesson
I am willing to share my wisdom and help others learn from my experiences.


I'll be the preacher you be the confession
I am ready to guide others toward a better path in life.


I'll be the quick relief to all your stressing (this is my world)
I am able to offer support to those who need it, and I am comfortable in my own skin.


It's a thin line between love and hate
I recognize that there is a fine line between positivity and negativity, and am careful not to cross it.


Is you really real or is you really fake
I am able to see through people's facades and have little tolerance for fake behavior.


I'm a solider standing on my feet
I am a strong and persistent person who stands tall in the face of adversity.


No surrender and I won't retreat (this is my world)
I am willing to fight for what I believe in, and never give up in the face of hardship.


I'm the man
I am a person of great strength and capability.


Go ahead and tell everybody what I'm saying y'all
I am proud of my message and want everyone to know it.




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Axel Wülf

I miss when Brian just drank a lot and gave off sarcastic advice

Terastal Academy.

So first he drinks to much, now he's toned it down and its not enough? Lol

Terastal Academy.

​@unguscreator so 1 thing makes the episode bad?

Maybe you should rewatch it, especially the scene where Brian opens up in the end.

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Alexander Jefferies

years after watching this episode I still laugh at how casually Peter tells Chris "Chris you were right it was '98"

Gary McGaryson

The number of likes on this comment is 68 which is like 98 upside down. Maybe that was Peters guess

tiho prskalo

The numbers of likes in this comment is 98 which is like 89 opposite of. Maybe that was Peters guess

Miguel Caruncho D.

I looked it up, in 1998 Luciano pavarotti was supposed to sing the opera song "Nessum Dorma" at the Grammy awards, but could not because of a sore throat. So Aretha Franklin was approached to substitute him. I saw the video... that... was not... Nessum Dorma.

Tieu Kha Vu

02:17 😂

Andrea Ruby

Brian Griffin is a freaking hypocrite I swear, lol.

Lise M

Idk why he said we because he’s a dog it’s funny how he wants to be seen as both a dog or a human depending on the situation like please pick one🤣

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