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.
Skin Tension
Man Man Lyrics
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Take this flight into the sun
Or did they die in a dry hump fire years before we were born
When all the hogs devoured the dogs like lightening after the storm
And her lips were wet like a rose with summer sweat
And when our eyes met I knew I was through
Tiptoes on cobblestones in glass stilettos it breaks my knees when she hides her nosebleeds in my dreams as I sleep
And I know I'll never be the man that she thinks she really needs
But it don't stop me from trying to be
And I scream ice-cream
Goddamn you miette goddamn
I let down my guard and lifted this heart so now it can break again
Goddamn you miette goddamn
I let down my guard and there goes this heart straight out the window again goddamn goddamn goddamn godbless
The song "Skin Tension" by Man Man is a deeply emotive and reflective piece that delves into the complexities of love and relationships. The opening stanza sets the tone for the rest of the song by asking a poignant question about the human desire for love - will we ever find the one that we were meant to love like we want to be loved? It's a question that speaks to the universal longing for connection and companionship but also acknowledges the challenges and uncertainty that come with it.
The second stanza introduces a sense of mortality and inevitability to the song, with a reference to a possible lovers' demise before they were born. The imagery of hogs devouring dogs like lightning after a storm is jarring and paints a picture of an apocalyptic, violent world where love can be fleeting and fragile. The third stanza is perhaps the most evocative, with its vivid description of physical desire and longing - her lips are wet like a rose with summer sweat, and the singer's knees buckle under the weight of his infatuation. It's both romantic and unsettling, conveying the intensity of attraction but also the vulnerability and helplessness that can come with it.
The chorus, with its repetition of "goddamn you miette" and "I let down my guard and lifted this heart so now it can break again", is a powerful and raw expression of heartbreak and frustration. The singer is aware that he may never be what his love interest wants or needs, but he can't help but try, even if it means getting hurt again and again. The final repetition of "goddamn" and "godbless" is a striking contrast between bitterness and resignation, a fitting end to a song that captures the messy, confusing, and often painful experience of love.
Line by Line Meaning
Will we ever find the one that we were meant to love like we want to be loved
Do we have any hope of finding the person we were destined to truly love and who will reciprocate our own desires?
Take this flight into the sun
Let us embark on an intense, dangerous journey together.
Or did they die in a dry hump fire years before we were born
Perhaps the ideal love we seek never actually existed and was lost in the past due to wild, passionate love-making.
When all the hogs devoured the dogs like lightening after the storm
During a chaotic time when the world seems to be turned upside-down, the unexpected can happen and what once seemed stable and predictable may change completely.
And her lips were wet like a rose with summer sweat
Her lips were moist and pink, glistening with beads of summer sweat in a seductive manner.
And when our eyes met I knew I was through
Once our eyes met, I knew that my fate was sealed and that I would fall deeply in love with her.
Tiptoes on cobblestones in glass stilettos it breaks my knees when she hides her nosebleeds in my dreams as I sleep
In my dreams, she appears in her high heels walking gracefully on cobblestone streets and, strangely, her nosebleeds also appear but she tries to hide them from me, causing me agony.
And I know I'll never be the man that she thinks she really needs
I am aware that I may not be the type of man she actually desires and requires to fulfill her own happiness.
But it don't stop me from trying to be
Despite this knowledge, I will still make an effort to be the man she wants me to be and who I believe she needs.
And I scream ice-cream
I express my frustration by shouting a seemingly trivial word, ice-cream.
Goddamn you miette goddamn
I curse and blame a woman named Miette for my emotional turmoil.
I let down my guard and lifted this heart so now it can break again
I allowed myself to be vulnerable and opened up my heart to love, but I fear that it may be broken once more.
Goddamn you miette goddamn
I continue to express my anger and blame towards this woman for causing me heartache.
I let down my guard and there goes this heart straight out the window again goddamn goddamn goddamn godbless
Once again, I have let my guard down in pursuit of love and my heart has fallen for someone who may not love me back. I express my frustration and acceptance of this situation through a series of curses and blessings.
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Joe S
How has no one heard of man man?!?! One of the best bands ever!!!
Static
Will we ever find the one that we were meant to love like, we want to be loved. Take this flight into the sun, or did they die in a dry hump fire years before we were born, when all the hogs devoured the dogs like lightening after the storm. And her lips were wet, like a rose with summer sweat And when our eyes met, I knew I was through. Tiptoes on cobblestones in glass stilettos it breaks my knees, when she, hides her nosebleeds in my dreams as I sleep. And I know I'll never be the man that
Static
she thinks she really needs but it don't stop me from trying to be, and I scream (I scream). Oh goddamn you Miette goddamn, I let down my guard and you lifted this heart so now it can break again. Oh goddamn you Miette goddamn, I let down my guard and there goes my heart straight out the window again. Goddamn Goddamn Goddamn God Bless
Joe S
btw you are wrong kevin calaway. those are lyrics to this song
Basement Tracks
damn!.. thanks
Kevin Calaway
Just so you know, those are the lyrics to Black Mission Goggles, not Skin Tension...
Artemas22
@Bonkava messed up, I know...