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.
Steak Knives
Man Man Lyrics
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Or did I have to work so hard
For nothing?
I've been here before,
I'll be here again.
My blood runs quick like ink from a squid.
And are you my pet?
For nothing?
I know you've meant the mess,
You're merry.
No keep your fan,
But can he carry the weight of your heart?
And everybody says that I'm a fool,
For you.
And I want some cake,
And you that high.
We both want a piece of what will quicken the rot.
We gotta wait for the day the dead will rise;
Wait for the day does settle in our
Step step, step your heart up.
Step step, stitch the holes up.
Step step, step your heart up.
Step step, stitch the holes up.
Step step, step your heart up.
Step step, stitch the holes up.
Step step, step your heart up.
Step step, stitch the holes up.
And are you my pet?
Or did I have to work so hard
For nothing?
Uh huh huh
And everybody says that I'm a fool,
For wanting you.
And everybody says that I'm a fool,
For loving you.
And everybody says that I'm a fool,
For you.
The lyrics of Man Man’s song “Steak Knives” present an enigmatic narrative that talks about the doubts and uncertainties of a person regarding their relationship with someone they deeply care for. The opening lines, “Are you my pet? Or did I have to work so hard for nothing?” convey the sense of doubt and questioning that arises in the singer’s mind about the true intentions of their partner. The recurring line “And everybody says that I'm a fool, for you” suggests that perhaps the doubts are fueled by the opinions of others who do not believe that the relationship will work.
Throughout the song, there is a sense of urgency that is conveyed through the metaphorical comparisons of the singer’s blood to ink from a squid and the reminder that they have been in this position before and will be here again. The repetition of the line “Step step, step your heart up, stitch the holes up” gives the impression that the singer is urging either themselves or their partner to take charge of the situation and mend what has been broken between them.
Overall, the lyrics of “Steak Knives” explore the complicated emotions surrounding a troubled relationship and the efforts made to overcome the difficulties that arise within it.
Line by Line Meaning
Are you my pet?
Am I your master or are we equals?
Or did I have to work so hard For nothing?
Did I put all this effort for no reward?
I've been here before, I'll be here again.
I keep making the same mistakes and falling into the same pattern of behavior.
My blood runs quick like ink from a squid.
I am easily excited and plagued by my own emotions.
I know you've meant the mess, You're merry.
You are carefree and enjoy living in the moment, despite the chaos it may cause.
No keep your fan, But can he carry the weight of your heart?
You may have someone to lean on, but can they handle the intensity of your emotions?
And everybody says that I'm a fool, For you.
People judge me for the way I feel about you.
And I want some cake, And you that high.
We both want something sweet and enjoyable, but it may not be good for us in the end.
We both want a piece of what will quicken the rot.
We desire something that will ultimately lead to our own destruction.
We gotta wait for the day the dead will rise; Wait for the day does settle in our
We must wait for a change or an end to something before we can move on.
Step step, step your heart up.
Take a chance and be brave with your emotions.
Step step, stitch the holes up.
Fix your own emotional wounds before trying to help someone else.
And everybody says that I'm a fool, For wanting/loving you.
People may think my feelings for you are foolish, but I cannot help the way I feel.
Uh huh huh
An exclamation of frustration or defeat.
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