After signing a contract with Warner Bros, Laurie released a blues album Let Them Talk , which was released initially in France on April 18, 2011 and later in the UK on May 9th.
He has written one novel, "The Gun Seller," and another one, "The Paper Soldier," is tentatively scheduled for September 2009. Mr. Laurie has some musical talent, notably the piano and mouth trumpet (he can make convincing trumpet sounds using just his mouth). He played '20s numbers on the piano in the TV series "Jeeves and Wooster" (again with Stephen Fry) in addition to some original comic songs in "A Bit Of Fry & Laurie." He is currently a member of "Band from TV" with several other TV personalities. He is married with children, although he has become somewhat of an absentee father due to his work on American television while his family stays in London.
I Hate A Man Like You
Hugh Laurie Lyrics
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Don't like the things you do,
When I met you, I thought you was right,
You married me and stayed out the first night,
Do you think you treatin' your wife right,
Lord, I hate a man like you.
I hate a man like you,
Just like a woman, you're always carry tales,
Tryin' to make trouble, wanna get me in jail,
Then you can't find no one to go my bail,
Lord, I hate a man like you.
I hate a man like you,
Don't like the things you do,
Walkin' 'round with a switch and a rock,
Shootin' dice, always playin' cards,
While I bring a pint from the white folks' yard,
Lord, I hate a man like you.
I hate a man like you,
Can't stand the things you do,
Eatin' and drinkin', sittin' at the inn,
Grinnin' in my face and winkin' at my friends,
When my back is turned you're like a rooster at a hen,
Lord, I hate a man like you
Lord, I hate a man like you.
The lyrics of Hugh Laurie's song "I Hate A Man Like You" deliver a powerful message about the singer's disdain towards a particular man's actions. The first stanza focuses on the man's disregard for his wife. Despite initially believing he was a good man, the singer realizes that he is anything but that. The man goes out and spends his wedding night out, neglecting his wife, and exhibits a behavior that does not befit his role as a husband. The singer despises such behavior and hates men who treat their wives with such disrespect.
In the second stanza, the focus shifts to the man's personality. The singer accuses the man of behaving like a woman who carries tales and creates trouble. She is wary of the man's intentions and suspects that he might be plotting something to get her into trouble. If the man succeeds, he won't even be there to help her out of the predicament. This further adds to the singer's anger towards men like him.
The third stanza highlights the man's lack of responsibility. He is seen wasting away his time gambling and drinking while the woman has to go through difficulty to get them a pint. Additionally, he spends more time with his friends than he does with his wife. He is the kind of man who smiles to her face and winks to her friends behind her back. The woman hates men who act like they have no care in the world.
Overall, the song expresses the singer's disdain towards men who exhibit disrespectful and irresponsible behavior towards women. The song's simple approach to the topic and the powerful delivery make it an insightful commentary on gender dynamics.
Line by Line Meaning
I hate a man like you,
I strongly despise someone with your qualities and actions,
Don't like the things you do,
I disapprove of your behavior and actions,
When I met you, I thought you was right,
Initially, I believed you were good and trustworthy,
You married me and stayed out the first night,
After marrying me, you neglected me on the first night,
Do you think you treatin' your wife right,
I question if you are treating your wife well,
Lord, I hate a man like you.
I strongly dislike someone with your characteristics and behavior.
Just like a woman, you're always carry tales,
Similar to a woman, you gossip and spread rumors,
Tryin' to make trouble, wanna get me in jail,
You deliberately attempt to cause problems and get me arrested,
Then you can't find no one to go my bail,
If successful, you wouldn't have anyone to bail me out of jail,
Lord, I hate a man like you.
I have a strong hatred for someone with your characteristics and behavior.
Walkin' 'round with a switch and a rock,
You stroll around with a stick and a rock,
Shootin' dice, always playin' cards,
You spend time playing games of chance, such as dice and cards,
While I bring a pint from the white folks' yard,
Meanwhile, I have to illegally obtain a bottle from the white people's property,
Lord, I hate a man like you.
I loathe someone with your characteristics and actions.
Can't stand the things you do,
I cannot tolerate the things you do,
Eatin' and drinkin', sittin' at the inn,
You eat and drink while idling at the inn,
Grinnin' in my face and winkin' at my friends,
You smile at me and wink at my acquaintances,
When my back is turned you're like a rooster at a hen,
Behind my back, you try to take advantage of the situation,
Lord, I hate a man like you
I detest someone with your personality and actions.
Lord, I hate a man like you.
I despise someone with your qualities and actions.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: FERD MORTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Jake Glanville
I'm incredibly impressed. Yes, I know of Lizzie Miles and Ottilie Patterson's versions, but this can stand tall alongside. It's totally convincing and sounds like an affronted black female blues singer of the highest ilk! Well done Hugh.
Nicolas Georges November 1st
Encore merci à Monsieur Laurie pour cette leçon de tendresse mêlée d'une réelle intelligence du coeur comme il y en a peu. Merci aussi pour ce que vous êtes et le personnage du Dr House qui en découle et grâce a qui je me suis senti moins seul. Longue vie à vous.
Zopps Z
amazing song. one of the many man hating songs theyve done :) love it!!
Tessy Hernández
Esta rolita en el concierto de anoche uuuuf piel chinita!!!
bronyasha_undead
Soul singer Jean McClain and The Copper Bottom Band. Heard them yesterday in Hugh Laurie's concert. Just wonderful.
Malin Dixon Wilkins
Saw Hugh and the band last night, just amazing!
Blanca Lemus
Love it!
faddi23
Great song!
Ana Guerra
I love this!
Lalo
Hugh Laurie I love you and you're song, you're the best man on earth! Thanks for all