Music Man
Johnny & the Mongrels Lyrics


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Now I was feeling lonely
Like a poor excuse for a man
Then I remembered the story
That makes that feeling end

I love music man
Yes, I love music man!
Cuz when there's good music goin' on
Then you can do no wrong...

I remember when I first played music
Just tryin' to mess around
Wasn't nothing like J.J.
But it took me off the ground

I love music man
Lord, I love music man!
And when there's good music goin' on
Then you can do no wrong...

Well I learned a little Broussard
Funked around with James Brown
Swamped it up with 'ol Benoit
Then turned right back around

I love music man
Yes I love music man!
When there's good music goin' on
Then you can do no wrong...

Sometimes we play the blues
And then we bring the funk
It's right on top of that soul
That grooves ya till yo drunk

I love music man
Yes, I love music man
When there's good music goin' on
Then you can do no wrong

Now ya'll have heard my story
Hope-you-wanna hear some more
Cuz we-gonna-bring-that-music
That gets ya on the floor

I love music man
Oh I love music man
So when there's good music goin' on
Then you can do no wrong...

I said when there's good music goin' on
Then you can do no wrong...





Yes when there's soul music goin' on
Then you can do no wrong

Overall Meaning

The song "Music Man" by Johnny & the Mongrels is a tribute to the power of music in lifting up the human spirit. The singer of the song admits to feeling lonely and inadequate, but finds solace in the memory of how music has touched his life. He declares his love for the "music man," a term that can be interpreted as either a reference to someone who creates music or simply to the existence of music itself. Regardless, the message is clear: when music is present, all is right with the world.


The lyrics also celebrate the joy of playing music, with the singer sharing his own experiences of learning to play and experimenting with different styles. The song even hints at the transformative power of music, suggesting that it can transport the listener to a state of euphoria where all worries are forgotten. The repeated refrain of "when there's good music goin' on, then you can do no wrong" emphasizes the song's overall message of music as a powerful force for good.


Line by Line Meaning

Now I was feeling lonely
The singer was experiencing loneliness


Like a poor excuse for a man
The singer felt inadequate due to their loneliness


Then I remembered the story
The singer recalled a story that helped them overcome their loneliness


That makes that feeling end
The story helped the artist no longer feel lonely


I love music man
The artist has a strong affinity for music


Yes, I love music man!
The singer is emphatic about their love for music


Cuz when there's good music goin' on
The singer enjoys when there is high quality music being played


Then you can do no wrong...
The artist feels that good music has a transformative effect


Just tryin' to mess around
The artist began playing music without any particular goal in mind


Wasn't nothing like J.J.
The artist did not have J.J. as a role model for their music


But it took me off the ground
Despite not having a well-established musical path, music still had a powerful impact on the singer's life


Well I learned a little Broussard
The artist learned about Broussard's style of music


Funked around with James Brown
The singer experimented with James Brown's music


Swamped it up with 'ol Benoit
The singer added elements of Benoit's music to their playing


Then turned right back around
The singer returned to their own unique style of playing


Sometimes we play the blues
The artist enjoys playing blues music


And then we bring the funk
The artist also enjoys playing funk music


It's right on top of that soul
The singer's music is rooted in soul music


That grooves ya till yo drunk
The singer's music has a powerful, intoxicating effect on the listener


Now ya'll have heard my story
The artist has concluded their personal story


Hope-you-wanna hear some more
The artist is eager to share more about their experiences with music


Cuz we-gonna-bring-that-music
The artist and their band will play music for the listener


That gets ya on the floor
The singer's music is lively and energetic, encouraging people to dance


Oh I love music man
The artist reiterates their love for music


So when there's good music goin' on
The singer emphasizes the importance of quality music


Then you can do no wrong...
The singer believes that good music has the ability to transcend negativity and inspire positive action.


I said when there's good music goin' on
The singer reiterates the importance of good music


Yes when there's soul music goin' on
The artist specifies their love for soul music in particular


Then you can do no wrong
The artist believes that good music can lift one's spirits and motivate them towards positive action.




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Written by: j j

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