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.
If Only
Man Man Lyrics
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I've been running in circles I think everyone sees them
I need you
A little more than I want you
And I want this
A little more than I needed it too
And I, needed a little bit more of anything but you
You said you're willing to dream, then get ready to suffer
I never saw the plus side in waiting
I
Need this now - This is it
I loved you to pieces
But you're never gonna see me come back around
And you said you're leaving if I need this
But you never gave me chance to work it out
Woah-oh-oh-oh
You never gave us a chance to work it out
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh
And when it's broken
And I don't wanna fix it now
And when it's lacking
And I need it the conversation turns to bleeding out
I can't breath with this, light on me, so I'm leaving here
Why don't you think about it, take your hand out, save yourself
You wanna leave but you dunno what you're gonna do
You wanna go, but you don't know how to try
And we just can't afford to pass the time away
And this is a million pointed star, when I needed you to help
You just left me hanging
I loved you to pieces
But you're never gonna see me come back around
And you said you're leaving if I need this
But you never gave me chance to work it out
Woah-oh-oh-oh
You never gave us a chance to work it out
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh
You never gave us a chance to work it out
I loved you to pieces
But you're never gonna see me come back around
And you said you're leaving if I need this
But you never gave me chance, can we work it out
I need to work this out
I loved you to pieces
But you're never gonna see me come back around
And you said you're leaving if I need this
But you never gave me chance to work it out
Fuck Yeah
You never gave, never gave, never gave
Gave a chance to work it out
The lyrics of Man Man's song "If Only" convey a sense of brokenness and longing. The singer acknowledges their own brokenness, feeling like everyone knows it. They express a desire for someone's presence and love, needing them a little more than they want them. The singer also recognizes that they want this connection more than they originally thought, admitting that they needed it more than anything else but the other person.
The song then explores the theme of waiting and suffering. The singer mentions that they never saw the "plus side" in waiting, implying a frustration with the passage of time. They express a sense of urgency, needing the connection now. The lyrics also reveal a past love, how the singer loved the other person to pieces. However, despite the longing and desire to reconcile, the other person never gave them a chance to work things out. This rejection is painful, as the singer realizes they will never see the other person come back around.
The chorus repeats the sentiment of never being given a chance to work things out, emphasizing the frustration and heartbreak. The song ends with an exclamation of frustration and defiance, asserting that the other person never gave them a chance.
Overall, "If Only" captures the feelings of brokenness, longing, and the lack of opportunity to reconcile with a past love. It highlights the desire for connection and the pain of being rejected.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm broken and everyone knows it
I am emotionally damaged and it is evident to everyone
I've been running in circles I think everyone sees them
I have been going in repetitive cycles and I believe that everyone is aware of it
I need you
I have a strong desire for your presence and support
A little more than I want you
My need for you exceeds my mere want of you
And I want this
There is a strong longing for this situation
A little more than I needed it too
My desire for this exceeds my actual necessity for it
And I, needed a little bit more of anything but you
I required something more than just you in my life
You said you're willing to dream, then get ready to suffer
You claimed to be willing to pursue dreams, but be prepared for the associated hardships
'Cuz I, I never saw the plus side in waiting
Because I, personally, never saw any advantage in waiting
I need this now - This is it
I require this immediately - This is the crucial moment
I loved you to pieces
I had a deep affection for you
But you're never gonna see me come back around
However, I will not return to you
And you said you're leaving if I need this
And you mentioned that you would leave if I require this
But you never gave me chance to work it out
Yet, you never provided an opportunity for us to resolve it
And when it's broken
And when it is damaged
And I don't wanna fix it now
And I have no desire to repair it at this moment
And when it's lacking
And when it is lacking something
And I need it the conversation turns to bleeding out
And when I am in need of it, the discussion becomes harmful and distressing
I can't breathe with this, light on me, so I'm leaving here
I am unable to cope with the pressure on me, so I am choosing to depart from this situation
Why don't you think about it, take your hand out, save yourself
Why don't you consider the situation, remove yourself from it, and protect your own well-being
You wanna leave but you dunno what you're gonna do
You desire to depart, but you are uncertain about your next steps
You wanna go, but you don't know how to try
You wish to leave, but you lack the knowledge or motivation to attempt it
And we just can't afford to pass the time away
And we simply cannot waste time idly
And this is a million pointed star, when I needed you to help
And this situation feels extremely difficult, especially when I needed your assistance
You just left me hanging
You abandoned me without support or resolution
You never gave us a chance to work it out
You never provided an opportunity for us to resolve our issues
I need to work this out
I must find a way to resolve this
Fuck Yeah
Exclamation of strong affirmation or agreement
You never gave, never gave, never gave
You never provided, never provided, never provided
Gave a chance to work it out
An opportunity to resolve it was never given
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Joseph Brewer
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