I'M A MAN
DAVIS GROUP SPENCER Lyrics
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And there's whiskers on my chin
And I'm all hung up on music
And I always play to win
I ain't got no time for lovin'
'Cause my time is all used up
Just to sit around creatin'
But I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so
But I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so
Well, if I had my choice of matter
I would rather be with cats
All engrossed in mental chatter
Movin' where our minds are at
And relatin' to each other
Just how strong our wills can be
I'm resisting all involvement
With each groovy chick we see
Well, I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so
But I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so
I got to keep my image
While suspended from a throne
That looks out upon a kingdom
Full of people all unknown
Who imagine I'm not human
And my heart is made of stone
I never had no problems
And my toilet's trimmed with chrome
I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so, no no
I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so
The lyrics to the Davis Group Spencer's song, "I'm A Man," highlight the struggles of a musician who is consumed by his music and does not have time for relationships. The first verse describes the singer's messy living situation and his focus on music. He plays to win and is too busy creating to make time for love. The chorus then proclaims that, despite his busy life, he still can't help but love the object of his affection.
The second verse adds more detail to the singer's life, as he reveals that he would rather hang out with fellow musicians than seek out romantic relationships. The focus is on mental connection and shared experiences, rather than physical attraction. He resists the allure of the "groovy chick," instead preferring to maintain his image and reputation. The chorus repeats to emphasize the singer's conflicting emotions between his music and his desire for love.
The final verse provides further insight into the singer's identity and relationship struggles. He is a public figure, viewed as almost inhuman by his fans. Yet he insists that he is human and capable of love, even though his busy schedule and career make it difficult to cultivate deep relationships. The chorus repeats once more to drive home the singer's fundamental need for love, despite his limitations and priorities.
Line by Line Meaning
Well, my pad is very messy
And there's whiskers on my chin
And I'm all hung up on music
And I always play to win
My living space is quite disorganized, and I have unkempt facial hair. I am utterly obsessed with music and have a relentless determination to succeed.
I ain't got no time for lovin'
'Cause my time is all used up
Just to sit around creatin'
All that groovy kind of stuff
I'm too preoccupied with my music to pursue romantic relationships. Creating music is my primary occupation and passion.
But I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so
But I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so
Despite all these distractions, I am still a man with strong feelings of love for someone.
Well, if I had my choice of matter
I would rather be with cats
All engrossed in mental chatter
Movin' where our minds are at
Given the option, I would prefer to spend my time with fellow like-minded individuals, discussing intellectual topics and sharing our ideas.
And relatin' to each other
Just how strong our wills can be
I'm resisting all involvement
With each groovy chick we see
We share a bond of understanding and appreciation for each other's strong wills. Although we encounter many attractive women, I resist becoming romantically involved with them.
Well, I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so
But I'm a man, yes I am
And I can't help
But love you so
Despite my commitment to my musical career and my preference for intellectual companionship, my feelings of love for you persist.
I got to keep my image
While suspended from a throne
That looks out upon a kingdom
Full of people all unknown
As a successful musician, I must maintain a certain image, despite feeling alienated and somewhat isolated from the outside world.
Who imagine I'm not human
And my heart is made of stone
I never had no problems
And my toilet's trimmed with chrome
Many people perceive me as inhuman, cold, and unfeeling, but in reality, I have my struggles and trials like anyone else. Even my bathroom decor cannot escape scrutiny.
Lyrics ยฉ BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jimmy Miller, Steve Winwood
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Me too! Canโt believe I missed this growing up...
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One of the rarest sounds of the 60s. I often hear the Chicago's version on the radio, but this one... it's goated AF. I love the original version more.
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Not to say that it is always the case, but originals tend to be better because the originating artists' intent manifested with purest form in the creation. Everything else that follows may be viewed as adulterations of the source for better or for worse..
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@chinto50
That opening still really hits me, that beat was truly unique . I felt that the day it came out and still feel it today.