Alpha Male
Mars Ill Lyrics

Honey, I'm home! Where's my dinner? And this place is a mess
Demanding and complaining about the state of the house and expecting dinner, showing lack of appreciation and respect for partner's efforts

Clean it top to bottom now or face the consequences
Issuing a threat to get the partner to do as they are told

Stop that sentence, I don't really want to hear your feedback
Shutting down any attempt at communication or expressing dissatisfaction

Smack the taste out of your loud mouth now
Exhibiting aggressive behavior, using physical threats to instill fear

Sweetheart, the game is on and you just fouled out
Insinuating partner is not good enough, exhibiting dominance and superiority

How about a little affection thrown in my direction honey?
Using charm and manipulation to get what one wants

Yeah, I'm sorry for the way I yelled about the money that I lost
Offering a fake apology to get out of trouble but not truly remorseful for actions

Gambling last night, but you must be on the crack pipe
Belittling partner by calling them a drug user and deflecting responsibility for one's own actions

If you think I'ma let a woman take that tone with me
Exhibiting misogyny and disrespect for a partner's right to express themselves

And I know they cut the phone, see? But I wasn't trying to hear it
Choosing to ignore problems or challenges in the relationship and disregarding impact on partner

I didn't mean to break your face, I just wanted to break your spirit
Resorting to violent behavior to exert control and dominance over partner

And your arm the night before, I thought we agreed that was an accident
Invalidating partner's emotions and dismissing previous incidents of abuse

Now the neighbors called the cops on some old assault and battering
Acknowledging the consequences of one's actions, but without true remorse

And I'm a man of my word and all my words got 4-Letters
Glorifying using offensive language and slurs as a sign of masculinity and power

The door is that way, but you'll never do any better than me
Threatening partner with abandonment and asserting superiority

This is my house, I'm the man, I rule with the hand of fear
Asserting dominance and using fear to control partner and the relationship

You don't like it? Get out! Now go get me another beer
Commanding partner to obey orders and do as told, exhibiting entitlement and selfishness

Did I make myself clear? Don't make me say it twice
Using intimidation and fear to get partner to comply with demands

I worked a double shift last night and don't got time to play it nice
Using work as an excuse to avoid responsibility and treating partner with respect

As for the lipstick on my collar, well that's my business
Denying responsibility for actions that potentially hurt partner, ignoring trust and honesty in relationship

You're my wife and all that, but let's face it. You got your limits
Dismissing partner's worth and putting them down, asserting power and superiority

You're dependent on this bread winner 'cause you're barefoot and pregnant
Belittling partner's contribution to the relationship and life circumstances, exhibiting misogyny and sexism

I'm a part of your life til I decide to make my exit...
Treating relationship as a way to exert control and power over partner, using abandonment as a threat

He's the alpha, the top of the pile, the leader of the pack
Glorifying traits of dominance and control over others

You'll listen when he talks because he's got it like that
Expecting others to submit to one's commands and show respect and obedience

Matter fact he rules with iron fist, gripping misfortune
Exhibiting authoritarian behavior, using intimidation and fear to control others

He learned to be a man from his father before him
Inheriting toxic masculine traits and beliefs from family and society

Version 5.0 pack animal with blood thirst and stamina
Describing oneself as a powerful, dangerous animal with a need for control and dominance

The root of family trees where so many have fallen
Acknowledging the impact of toxic behavior and beliefs on families and relationships

He'll provide for your needs, but please proceed with caution
Using material possessions and financial support as a way to exert control and manipulate others

Now I was called long ago to grow to be a man
Acknowledging the responsibility of growing and evolving as a person and rejecting toxic masculinity

And show the ones before and after me so maybe they could understand
Recognizing the impact of toxic behavior on future generations and aiming to break the cycle

And it's true that woman was made from man's rib, so oddly
Echoing patriarchal beliefs and using religion to justify unequal power dynamics in relationships

When you sin against your wife, you sin against your own body
Recognizing the importance of treating one's partner with respect and love, as it reflects on oneself

Her submission is a calling that isn't enforced by me
Rejecting traditional gender roles and recognizing the importance of mutual respect and consideration in a relationship

Cause I'm free from a GQ, Maxim, Playboy establishment
Rejecting toxic masculine culture perpetuated by media and society

Christ is the man I strive to be like and that's no accident
Adopting positive values and culture to shape one's beliefs and actions

My dad implanted the fuel and the means that I found vital
Acknowledging the impact of positive role models and family on one's personal growth

Take the Bible and tradition and follow the map accordingly
Using religion and positive traditions to guide one's behavior and actions

Spread the answers I've found around the world
Sharing positive values and culture with others to create positive change and growth

I'll firmly lead my household and display emotions openly
Rejecting toxic masculinity and exhibiting healthy emotional expression and leadership in the household

And show my people what a real man's supposed to be...
Reclaiming and redefining positive masculinity, exhibiting positive behavior and traits

He's the Alpha, called and destined, the leader of the pack
Asserting positive traits of leadership and guidance

I'll listen when you talk because I've got it like that
Exhibiting willingness to listen and learn from others, rejecting toxic masculinity

Matter fact, I'll protect you with my life because I love you
Using love and compassion to guide behavior and actions, rejecting toxic behavior

And carry you on my back through everything we have to trudge through
Promising to support and uplift one's partner through the struggles of life

I challenge Alpha Males to change so you can see
Calling for positive change and growth in toxic masculine behavior and beliefs

A man standing there where a boy used to be
Transforming toxic masculinity into positive, mature adulthood