Their style has been compared to a mixture of Tom Waits, Frank Zappa, and Captain Beefheart. Man Man is known for their distinctive live shows where the members of the band dress in white tennis outfits and don war paint. During their sets the band does not take breaks between songs in order to keep a constant energy level.
Man Man has released two LPs with Ace Fu Records: The Man in the Blue Turban With a Face (2004) and Six Demon Bag (2006). In November 2007 they signed with Anti- to release Rabbit Habits (2008). Their second Anti- release is titled Life Fantastic and was released in 2011.
El Azteca
Man Man Lyrics
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WE'RE HERE TO MAKE
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WE'RE HERE TO MAKE
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WE'RE HERE TO MAKE
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THE SACRIFICE
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WE'RE HERE TO MAKE
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When the pyramids fall back
The pyramid's gods will come and take
All the dancing in the temple shrine
The tarantulas will be keeping mine
(HUH!)
When the pyramids fall back
The pyramid's gods will come and take
All the dancing in the temple shrine
The tarantulas will be keeping mine
(SHAKE!!!)
When the pyramids fall back
(YOUR BODY IS MINE!!!)
The pyramid's gods will come and take
(ALL MINE!!!)
All the dancing in the temple shrine
(SACRIFICE!!!)
The tarantulas will be keeping mine
(Bow-buh-bow buh-buh-bow-buh-buh-buh-buh)
(Bow-buh-bow bow bow)
THE SACRIFICE
(Bow-buh-bow buh-buh-bow-buh-buh-buh-buh)
WE'RE HERE TO MAKE
(Bow-buh-bow bow bow)
SHAKE
(Bow-buh-bow buh-buh-bow-buh-buh-buh-buh)
YOUR BODY IS MINE
(Bow-buh-bow bow bow)
ALL MINE
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SACRIFICE
(The sacrifice)
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SHAKE!!!
(Bow-buh-bow buh-buh-bow-buh-buh-buh-buh)
YOUR BODY IS MINE!!!
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ALL MINE!!!
(Bow-buh-bow buh-buh-bow-buh-buh-buh-buh)
(WE'RE HERE TO MAKE)
The song "El Azteca" by Man Man is an energetic and intense track that speaks of sacrifice and worship in the Aztec culture. The song begins with a repetitive and catchy guitar riff and the lyrics "We're here to make the sacrifice." This line repeats throughout the song and serves as a call to action for the listener to join in the sacrifice.
The chorus of the song is where the intensity really ramps up. The lyrics speak of the pyramid gods coming to take all the dancing in the temple shrine and the tarantulas keeping mine. This is a reference to the belief that the Aztecs had that their gods required human sacrifice in order to keep the universe in balance. The song repeats "Shake! Your body is mine! All mine! Sacrifice!" which further emphasizes the idea of giving everything to the gods.
The song overall portrays the intensity and passion of Aztec worship, as well as the sacrifice that was believed to be necessary for their gods to continue their protection and guidance. It is a powerful depiction of a culture that saw immense value in giving everything to their beliefs and their deities.
Line by Line Meaning
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Intriguing sounds that grab attention
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More attention-grabbing sounds
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Recurring sounds
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Recurring attention-grabbing sounds
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Start of chorus
WE'RE HERE TO MAKE
Arrived with purpose
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Attention grabber
THE SACRIFICE
Willing to give something up
(Bow-buh-bow buh-buh-bow-buh-buh-buh-buh)
Recurring sounds
WE'RE HERE TO MAKE
Arrived with purpose
(Bow-buh-bow bow bow)
Attention grabber
(Bow-buh-bow buh-buh-bow-buh-buh-buh-buh)
Recurring sounds
WE'RE HERE TO MAKE
Arrived with purpose
(Bow-buh-bow bow bow)
Attention grabber
THE SACRIFICE
Willing to give something up
(Bow-buh-bow buh-buh-bow-buh-buh-buh-buh)
Recurring sounds
When the pyramids fall back
A future event
The pyramid's gods will come and take
Belief in an afterlife
All the dancing in the temple shrine
Cultural practices
The tarantulas will be keeping mine
Personal gain
(HUH!)
Expression of excitement
(SHAKE!!!)
Expression of excitement
When the pyramids fall back
A future event
(YOUR BODY IS MINE!!!)
Personal gain and expression of excitement
The pyramid's gods will come and take
Belief in an afterlife
(ALL MINE!!!)
Expression of excitement and greed
All the dancing in the temple shrine
Cultural practices
(SACRIFICE!!!)
Willing to give something up for personal gain
The tarantulas will be keeping mine
Personal gain
(Bow-buh-bow buh-buh-bow-buh-buh-buh-buh)
Recurring sounds
(Bow-buh-bow bow bow)
Attention grabber
THE SACRIFICE
Willing to give something up
(Bow-buh-bow buh-buh-bow-buh-buh-buh-buh)
Recurring sounds
WE'RE HERE TO MAKE
Arrived with purpose
(Bow-buh-bow bow bow)
Attention grabber
SHAKE
Expression of excitement
(Bow-buh-bow buh-buh-bow-buh-buh-buh-buh)
Recurring sounds
YOUR BODY IS MINE
Personal gain
(Bow-buh-bow bow bow)
Attention grabber
ALL MINE
Expression of excitement and greed
(Bow-buh-bow buh-buh-bow-buh-buh-buh-buh)
Recurring sounds
SACRIFICE
Willing to give something up for personal gain
(The sacrifice)
Reinforcing the willingness to give something up
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Attention grabber
Contributed by Madison H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.