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.
Loot My Body
Man Man Lyrics
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When the curtain comes crashing down
Will it miss ya, will it crush ya
Will you bend like a little bitch under pressure?
Will your friends come along and say
I knew him before he was a puddle
In hindsight I dig him this way
As a puddle
Feel free to loot my body
(Just take whatever you want)
Feel free to loot my body
(Just take whatever you need)
Feel free to loot my body
(Just take whatever you want)
But please
Don't start a band
Post apocalyptic babe
Will you be my
Post apocalyptic babe
Will you be the light?
(No)
Have you learned nothing at all?
When the city comes crashing down
Will it miss ya, will it crush ya
Will you shatter like a fissure under pressure?
Will your friends come along and say
Well I knew him before he was trouble
In the big scope better this way
It's a fine choice life as a puddle
Feel free to loot my body
(Just take whatever you want)
Feel free to loot my body
(Just take whatever you need)
Feel free to loot my body
(Just take whatever you want)
But please
Don't start a band
Feel free to loot my body
Feel free to loot my body
Feel free to loot my body
Feel free to loot my body
Feel free to loot my body
Feel free to loot my body
Feel free to loot my body
Feel free to loot it all
Have you learned nothing at all?
When the curtain comes crashing down
Will it miss ya, will it crush ya
Will you bend like a little bitch under pressure
Will your friends come along and say:
Well I knew him before he was a puddle
In hindsight I dig him this way
In the song "Loot My Body," by Man Man, the lyrics address themes of mortality, post-apocalyptic survival and the ever-present pressure to conform. The central question posed to the listener is whether or not they will be able to endure the challenges that come with life and ultimately, what legacy they will leave behind. The song begins with the question, "Have you learned nothing at all?" which speaks to how fleeting life can be and asks the listener to reflect upon what they have accomplished. The reference to a "curtain coming crashing down" implies that something drastic has occurred or will occur in the future, and the listener must prepare themselves. The lyrics intensify with imagery of being crushed or shattered decrying that they will not bend under any pressure exerted on them.
The idea of leaving behind something valuable, even as a puddle, is explored further in the lyrics, where the listener is urged to take what they want from his corpse. This represents the transience of one's existence, that all we have to offer is the sum total of our experiences, thoughts, and physical possessions. It also underscores the futility of material possessions after death.
The reference to a post-apocalyptic world in the second stanza is also significant. It could represent the end of the world as we know it or simply a metaphor for a major life-changing event. The singer in the song seems to be searching for someone who can shoulder the burden of the challenges to come: a "post-apocalyptic babe" who will be the light. The singer seems to be lamenting the lack of that person.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you learned nothing at all?
Do you not understand the consequences of your actions?
When the curtain comes crashing down
When everything comes to an end
Will it miss ya, will it crush ya
Will you be remembered or forgotten?
Will you bend like a little bitch under pressure?
Will you break under pressure?
Will your friends come along and say I knew him before he was a puddle
Will your friends recognize you when you're gone?
In hindsight I dig him this way, in this format, as a puddle
In retrospect, they prefer you in your current state (dead)
Feel free to loot my body (Just take whatever you want, just take whatever you need) But please don't start a band
You can take whatever material things you want from my dead body, but please don't try to profit off my death or use it to become famous
Post apocalyptic babe, will you be my post apocalyptic babe? Will you be the light? (No)
The artist is asking for someone to comfort them in the face of disaster, but the response is no
When the city comes crashing down
When your world falls apart
Will you shatter like a fissure under pressure?
Will you break into pieces under pressure?
Well I knew him before he was trouble, in the big scope better this way, it's a fine choice life as a puddle
Your friends might prefer you gone if you were causing trouble, and they see your death as an acceptable outcome
Feel free to loot my body
You can take anything you want from my corpse
Feel free to loot it all
You can take everything from my dead body
Lyrics © KILLPHONIC
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@monkeydevinebb
I listen to this song at least twice a day- it's fantastic
@alejandrodmgz
life fantastic.
@patrickpeters3288
These guys are downright spooky, I love it! Been listening to this album a bunch since it was released, can't wait to see them in Omaha!
@daLauraborealis
I love this song so freaking much!
@razzi1357
Same
@greygaryband
witnessed an incredible performance from these guys last winter. bought their latest 'On Oni Pond' on vinyl... easily one of my favorite records. any other vinyl fans out there, get it. you will be happy.
@Abic__
I myself don't like what man man turned into they sold out a bit by making more mainstream style music. In my opinion their best records are The man in a blue turban with a face, six demon bag, and rabbit habits. But this is just my opinion so feel free to have your own.
@sweetlard2113
+Uncivilized Thanks for the permission to have my own opinion.
@johnmaddox9743
Still a long way from mainstream, Abic... but this is just my opinion.
@streetsidenomad
man man has got to be the coolest live show i will ever see