Buck-O-Nine has released several albums including Songs in the Key of Bree, Barfly, Twenty-Eight Teeth, and Libido.
Currently Buck-O-Nine still plays shows for fun. They have re-connected with the positive, fun vibe that the band originated from.
I Am One
Buck-O-Nine Lyrics
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You know I'm gonna make a comeback
And like the birds and the bees in the trees
It's a sure-fire smash
I'll speak to the masses through the media
And if you got anything to say to me
You can say it with cash
'Cause I got the trash and you got the cash
So baby we should get along fine
So give me all your money
'Cause I know you think I'm funny
Can't you hear me laughing, can't you see me smile
I'm the man
(I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man)
I'm the man that gave you the hula-hoop
(I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man)
I'm the man
(I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man)
I'm the man that gave you the yo-yo
Kung Fu, that was one of my good ones
And what's a few broken bones
When we all know it's good clean fun
Skateboards, I've almost made them respectable
You see I can't always get through to you
So I go for your son
I had a giant rubber shark and it really made a mark
Did ya look a look a look it all the blood
So give me all your money
'Cause I know you think I'm funny
Can't you hear me laughing, can't you see me smile
I'm the man
(I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man)
I'm the man that gave you the hula-hoop
(I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man)
I'm the man
(I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man)
I'm the man that gave you the yo-yo
Right now, I think I'm gonna plan a new trend
Because the line on the graph's getting low
And we can't have that
And you think you're immune
But I can sell you anything
Anything from a thin safety pin to a pork pie hat
'Cause I got the trash and you got the cash
So baby we should get along fine
Why don't you give me all your money
'Cause I know you think I'm funny
Can't you hear me laughing, can't you see me smile
I'm the man
(I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man)
I'm the man that gave you the hula-hoop
(I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man)
I'm the man
(I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man)
I'm the man that gave you the yo-yo
I'm the man
(I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man)
I'm the man that gave you the hula-hoop
(I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man)
I'm the man
(I'm the man, I'm the man, I'm the man)
I'm the man that gave you the yo-yo
Well, I'm the man, man, man, man, man, man, man
Man, man, man, man, man, man, man
I'm the man, man, man, man, man, man, man
Man, man, man, man, man, man, I'm the man
The song "I'm the Man" by Buck-O-Nine is a satirical take on the music industry and how artists use their fame and power to manipulate their fans. The singer is the "man" who invented popular toys such as the hula-hoop and the yo-yo, but he has no real talent or substance. He plans to make a comeback and speak to the masses through the media, but he is only interested in making money.
The lyrics reflect the shallow nature of the entertainment industry and highlight the power dynamics between fans and performers. The singer believes that because he can provide entertainment, fans should give him their money in return. He also references his past accomplishments such as making skateboards respectable and creating a giant rubber shark.
The chorus repeats "I'm the man" in a mocking tone, emphasizing the selfish and narcissistic attitude of the character. The song ends with the singer stating that he can sell anything to his fans, from a thin safety pin to a pork pie hat.
Overall, "I'm the Man" is a cynical commentary on the entertainment industry and the role of fame in society. It criticizes the idea that success can be achieved without substance and talent, and questions the authenticity of artists who only care about money and fame.
Line by Line Meaning
Pretty soon now
I'm going to make a comeback soon
You know I'm gonna make a comeback
I'll come back soon
And like the birds and the bees in the trees
I'll come back big and everyone will notice it like the birds and the bees in nature
It's a sure-fire smash
My comeback is going to be a complete success
I'll speak to the masses through the media
I'll communicate with the public through the media
And if you got anything to say to me
If you have something to say to me
You can say it with cash
You need to pay me to say your message
'Cause I got the trash and you got the cash
You have money, and I have something to sell
So baby we should get along fine
We can have a good relationship
So give me all your money
You need to pay me to get my attention
'Cause I know you think I'm funny
You find me amusing
Can't you hear me laughing, can't you see me smile
I'm happy because you're giving me money
I'm the man
I'm the greatest
I'm the man that gave you the hula-hoop
I'm the inventor of the hula-hoop
I'm the man that gave you the yo-yo
I'm the inventor of the yo-yo
Skateboards, I've almost made them respectable
I have almost made skateboards socially acceptable
You see I can't always get through to you
Sometimes it's difficult to communicate with you effectively
So I go for your son
I'll target your child instead
I had a giant rubber shark and it really made a mark
I made a big impression with my giant rubber shark
Did ya look a look a look it all the blood
There was a lot of blood when I used the shark
Right now, I think I'm gonna plan a new trend
I'm going to create a new trend right now
Because the line on the graph's getting low
The trend is losing popularity
And you think you're immune
You think you're resistant to my influence
But I can sell you anything
I can make you want to buy anything
Anything from a thin safety pin to a pork pie hat
I can make anything seem desirable, even things as mundane as a safety pin or a hat
Why don't you give me all your money
You should give me all your money
Well, I'm the man, man, man, man, man, man, man
I'm the greatest, the best, the man among men
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: David Ian Jackson
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