Backdoor Man
Fate Lyrics


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Housewife at thirty five
With a feeling she thought had died
She needs someone to talk to her
Two kids and a house to clean
But when it's done she changes the scene
The it's time to call the doctor
She wanna play catch me, catch me
If you can

I am, I am, I am her backdoor man (repeat)

Little girl who's just been wed
Lying all night alone in bed
When the man is off to pay the bills
You know doing the dishes may be fun
But then again in the long run
She needs someone to give her thrills
She wanna play catch me, catch me
If you can

I am, I am, I am her backdoor man (repeat)

Suzi is the queen of the prom
But her boyfriend, Quarterback Tom,
He doesn't know it but he's into guys
And when the tears have gone
She needs someone to turn her on
Then she picks up the phone and sighs
"I wanna play catch me, catch me
If you can"





I am, I am, I am her backdoor man (repeat)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fate's song "Backdoor Man" tell a story of three women each in need of something that their current situations do not provide. The first woman is a housewife at thirty-five who feels like a part of her has died. Despite having two kids and a house to clean, once her duties are done, she seeks adventure and calls the doctor so that she can play "catch me, catch me if you can." The lyrics suggest that this woman is looking for a backdoor man, someone to provide her with excitement and passion that she is not getting in her current life.


The second woman is a newlywed who spends a lot of time alone in bed while her husband works to pay the bills. Doing dishes may be fun, but she needs somebody to give her thrills, someone to play "catch me, catch me if you can." It seems that in her married life, she is not getting enough physical satisfaction, and she needs someone to fulfill her desires.


The last woman, Suzi, is the queen of the prom, with her boyfriend, Quarterback Tom. However, what her boyfriend does not know is that she is into guys, too. When the tears have gone, and she is feeling lonely, she picks up the phone and contacts someone to play "catch me, catch me if you can." In this instance, Suzi is playing a game of hiding her desires, living a double life because her boyfriend does not accept who she really is.


Overall, the lyrics suggest that all three women are seeking physical and emotional fulfillment that they are not getting in their current lives. They are playing a game of seeking out a backdoor man to fulfill their desires.


Line by Line Meaning

Housewife at thirty five
A woman who is a homemaker and married, but is reaching middle age and may feel unfulfilled or restless.


With a feeling she thought had died
Despite being dedicated to her family, she still craves excitement or passion in her life.


She needs someone to talk to her
She wants someone who understands or relates to her struggles, to support and listen to her.


Two kids and a house to clean
She has a lot of responsibilities that keep her busy and occupied throughout the day.


But when it's done she changes the scene
After fulfilling her duties and responsibilities, she wants to escape the monotony and drudgery of her routine.


The it's time to call the doctor
She needs someone to help her feel alive and satisfied, to reinvigorate her spirits and emotions.


She wanna play catch me, catch me If you can
She wants to be pursued and desired, to feel attractive and alluring.


I am, I am, I am her backdoor man (repeat)
I am the secret lover who fulfills her desires and provides the excitement and passion she craves.


Little girl who's just been wed
A young woman who recently got married and is adjusting to her new life.


Lying all night alone in bed
Feeling lonely or unfulfilled despite being in a committed relationship.


When the man is off to pay the bills
Her husband is busy with work and financial responsibilities, leaving her feeling neglected.


You know doing the dishes may be fun
She pretends to be content with mundane chores, but secretly yearns for more excitement.


But then again in the long run
Although she tries to keep busy, she knows that her current lifestyle will not provide her with lasting satisfaction.


She needs someone to give her thrills
She wants someone who can bring excitement and thrill into her life, to help her break out of her predictable daily routine.


Suzi is the queen of the prom
A popular and attractive girl who is the center of attention at social events.


But her boyfriend, Quarterback Tom,
Her boyfriend, who is admired by many, is not fulfilling her needs or expectations.


He doesn't know it but he's into guys
He is actually gay and not attracted to her, but is in denial or hiding it.


And when the tears have gone
After feeling hurt or disappointed, she wants to move on and find someone who will make her happy.


Then she picks up the phone and sighs
She seeks comfort and pleasure from someone who makes her feel desired or appreciated.


"I wanna play catch me, catch me If you can"
She wants to pursue a secret and thrilling relationship, to feel desired and special.


I am, I am, I am her backdoor man (repeat)
I am the secret lover who fulfills her desires and provides the excitement and passion she craves.




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