Schneider was a fan of pop music and hip hop when he was a child, but later he was attracted to the narrative aspect of country music and began singing at age 14. After meeting Brett Eldredge at a concert in the singer's hometown (Paris, Illinois), Schneider was invited to the stage by Eldredge to perform a song during the latter's performance at Terre Haute. He then began writing and playing songs in both Indiana and Nashville, Tennessee. Between 2014 and 2016, Schneider published a series of videos on YouTube of him making versions of popular country songs, which earned him attention online. The first video was published on May 18, 2014.
It's a Guy Thing
Dylan Schneider Lyrics
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Imma tell you I′m fine
Even though you know I'm drunk
And if I lose a fight, I′ll still be actin tough
I would've won, that boy got in a lucky punch
Got fired, Imma skip that fact
Nah, I quit, told them to kiss my ass
Lost my girl and I miss her bad
It′s a guy thing
It′s in the wiring
Built to be brave
Just how we're made
Love me or hate me
Say it won′t phase me
Stuck in my ways
Ain't gonna change
Smile through the pain
Hiding the sting
Act like the man
Act like the king
It′s a guy thing
A minute left in the game
My team's about to lose
Imma say that they′re not
Even though I know it's through
Ask me if I give a damn
That all your friends are dudes
Imma say that I don't even though I know I do
It′s a guy thing
It′s in the wiring
Built to be brave
Just how we're made
Love me or hate me
Say it won′t phase me
Stuck in my ways
Ain't gonna change
Smile through the pain
Hiding the sting
Act like the man
Act like the king
It′s a guy thing
Hide from our hearts, go with our guts
It ain't really us, It′s really just
A guy thing
It's in the wiring
Built to be brave
Just how we're made
Love me or hate me
Say it won′t phase me
Stuck in my ways
Ain′t gonna change
Smile through the pain
Hiding the sting
Act like the man
Act like the king
It's a guy thing
Woah, yeah yeah
It′s a guy thing
In Dylan Schneider's song "It's a Guy Thing," he explores the idea that men are conditioned to act tough and hide their emotions, even in difficult situations. The lyrics describe how men will often deny their feelings to save face and appear strong to others. For example, even while under the influence of alcohol, a man will refuse to admit that he is drunk. Similarly, when they face challenges, like losing a fight or a relationship, men will often behave as though the situation does not affect them, even though they are hurting inside. The song suggests that this behavior is a product of the way men are raised and the societal standards that encourage them to repress their emotions.
The chorus reinforces this idea, stating that being strong and unemotional is in a man's nature. Men are wired to be brave and stoic, even in difficult situations. This idea is reinforced throughout the song as the singer describes various scenarios in which he denies his feelings or puts up a tough front. The final lines of the song suggest that men may be hiding their true selves in this way and that it is time for them to be more open and genuine.
Overall, "It's a Guy Thing" is a commentary on the expectations placed on men in our society and the impact they have on male behavior. The song encourages men to be more honest with themselves and others about their emotions, rather than putting on a tough exterior to save face.
Line by Line Meaning
If I had too many beers and I catch a buzz
Even though I'm clearly drunk, I will deny it and say that I'm fine
Even though you know I'm drunk
I'm aware that you know that I'm drunk
And if I lose a fight, I'll still be actin tough
If I get into a fight and lose, I'll pretend that I would have won if it weren't for a lucky punch from the other guy
Got fired, Imma skip that fact
If I'm fired from a job, I'll pretend that I quit instead to save face
Nah, I quit, told them to kiss my ass
I'll act tough and pretend that I quit my job on my own terms even if I didn't
Lost my girl and I miss her bad
Even though I miss my ex-girlfriend, I won't admit it to others
But, far as you know I don't want her back
I'll act like I'm completely over my ex-girlfriend, even if I'm not
It′s a guy thing
All of the behaviors described in this song are just part of being a man
It's in the wiring
These behaviors are ingrained in men and are hard to change
Built to be brave
Men are expected to be tough and strong
Just how we're made
These behaviors are an inherent part of our identity as men
Love me or hate me
Whether people like me or not won't affect my behavior
Say it won't phase me
I'll pretend that criticism or rejection won't affect me
Stuck in my ways
I'm set in my behavior and won't change easily
Ain't gonna change
I have no intention of changing my behavior
Smile through the pain
Even if I'm hurting, I'll put on a brave face and pretend everything is fine
Hiding the sting
Even if something hurts me emotionally, I won't show it to others
Act like the man
I'll try to embody what I believe is stereotypically masculine behavior
Act like the king
I'll act like I have control and power, even if I don't
A minute left in the game
This line sets the scene for a scenario in which a man is pressured to act tough
My team's about to lose
The outcome of a sports game is often seen as an important symbol of manhood
Imma say that they're not
Even if my team is clearly not going to win, I'll pretend that they still have a chance
Even though I know it's through
I'm aware that my team has no chance of winning
Ask me if I give a damn
This line refers to a common question asked between guys, usually in a confrontational context
That all your friends are dudes
This line is meant to challenge a man's masculinity by insinuating that he only hangs out with other men
Imma say that I don't even though I know I do
I'll deny that I care about what others think of my masculinity, even if I do care
Hide from our hearts, go with our guts
Men are often encouraged to ignore their emotions and act on instinct instead
It ain't really us, It's really just
This line refers to the fact that some of the behaviors associated with being a man are not necessarily inherent to our true selves
Woah, yeah yeah
This line is a common refrain used to complement the rhythm of the song
Writer(s): Stephen Deloach, Ben Wells, Nate Kenyon
Contributed by Lillian T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Lily Keime
Yass!!! You’re music and voice are brilliant 💖💖💖
Direks Bentley
Thanks for loving and listening bmy music I really appreciate that alot dear and i would love to know you more dear if you don't mind 😘😘😍😍❤️
Katy Bryant
First time hearing this song very talented artist.
RS Refuge
Nice work dude, Congrats! keep up the work!
You got a new fan from Brazil.
Kenedy Mutua
Its lit keep em coming dylan
Stephanie Shipman
I love love love your music Dylan❤
Direks Bentley
Thanks for loving and listening bmy music I really appreciate that alot dear and i would love to know you more dear if you don't mind 😘😘😍😍❤️
Loving life
Wow you have such a good voice beautiful song God bless you cute lyrics
Abby Hildebrant
i love this song😍
Direks Bentley
Thanks for loving and listening bmy music I really appreciate that alot dear and i would love to know you more dear if you don't mind 😘😘😍😍❤️