I'M A MAN
Los Lonely Boys Lyrics
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And there whiskers on my chin
And all hung up on music
And always play to win
I ain't got no time for lovin'
Cause my time is all used up
Just sittin' and creatin' all that groovy kinda stuff
I'ma a man and yes I am and I cant help but love you so
Well if I had my choice of matter
I would rather be with cats
All the crossing nano-tatter
Moving when there I am a rat
I'm realizing to each other
Thats how strong as I can be
I'm resisting all involvement
With every groovy chick I see
[Chorus: x2]
Well I got to keep my image
While suspended from the throne
Theres no superior kingdom
Full of people all unknown
Who imagine I'm not human
And my heart is made of stone
I ain't never had no problems
And my problems trim when grown
[Chorus: x4]
The lyrics of Los Lonely Boys's song "I'm A Man" are about a musician who is fully committed to his craft of creating music. The first verse describes the state of his home, with his "pad" being very messy and unkempt. His appearance has also been neglected as there are "whiskers on [his] chin." However, he is not bothered by these seemingly trivial things because his main focus is on music, which he is always "hung up on" and plays to win. The line "I ain't got no time for lovin'" shows how dedicated he is to his music, as he spends most of his time creating "groovy kinda stuff."
In the second verse, the musician expresses that he would rather spend time with other musicians, as he feels a strong connection with them. He describes the rat race of everyday life as "crossing nano-tatter," and he would rather surround himself with "cats." He believes that musicians understand each other's struggles and strengths, and this is what makes them strong. He resists "involvement with every groovy chick" he sees, indicating that he may prioritize his music over romantic relationships.
The final verse describes how the musician has to "keep [his] image" while being suspended from the throne, possibly referring to the pressure of being in the public eye as a successful musician. He feels like he is in a realm of unknown people who believe he is not human and is heartless. Despite this, he has never had any significant problems, and even when problems arise, they "trim when grown." Overall, the song emphasizes the artist's commitment to music as his passion and his prioritize over other aspects of life.
Line by Line Meaning
Well my pad is very messing
My living space is quite cluttered and disorganized
And there whiskers on my chin
I currently have some facial hair that needs grooming
And all hung up on music
I am completely obsessed with music
And always play to win
I have a competitive spirit and always strive to come out on top
I ain't got no time for lovin'
I don't have any spare time for romantic endeavors
Cause my time is all used up
My schedule is completely filled with music-related activities
Just sittin' and creatin' all that groovy kinda stuff
I spend much of my time sitting and producing awesome music
[Chorus: x2]
I'ma a man and yes I am and I cant help but love you so
I am a man and I deeply love you, and my nature makes it impossible for me to do otherwise
Well if I had my choice of matter
If given the option, I would prefer to be with cats
I would rather be with cats
I greatly prefer the company of felines over humans
All the crossing nano-tatter
I don't particularly care about the nonsense and trivialities of society
Moving when there I am a rat
In situations where others are scrambling and panicking, I remain composed and focused
I'm realizing to each other
I am aware that together, people can be very resilient and powerful
Thats how strong as I can be
I draw my strength from my independence and self-reliance
I'm resisting all involvement
I am actively avoiding becoming romantically involved with anyone
With every groovy chick I see
Attractive women who catch my eye are particularly difficult for me to resist
[Chorus: x2]
I'ma a man and yes I am and I cant help but love you so
I am a man and I deeply love you, and my nature makes it impossible for me to do otherwise
Well I got to keep my image
It is important for me to maintain a certain public persona and reputation
While suspended from the throne
My elevated position in society has temporarily been put on hold
Theres no superior kingdom
There is no one who is above me or superior to me in terms of talent and success
Full of people all unknown
I am constantly surrounded by strangers and unknown faces
Who imagine I'm not human
Some people put me on a pedestal and perceive me as something more than human
And my heart is made of stone
These individuals believe that I lack emotions and am indifferent to others
I ain't never had no problems
I have never encountered any serious obstacles or challenges
And my problems trim when grown
Even if I do encounter problems, I have the skill and experience to overcome them with ease
[Chorus: x4]
I am a man and I deeply love you, and my nature makes it impossible for me to do otherwise (repeated four times)
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Written by: Jimmy Miller, Steve Winwood
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