Julian Szlawsk… Read Full Bio ↴There are 2 artists with the name 'Men Without Pants'
Julian Szlawski and Robbie Gillies
The Melbourne-based duo (a trio if you include their manager Carlo Madsen, or a quartet if you also include their designer Shammy Shamid), influenced by sunshine, rainbows and happiness. After spam-vertising on Myspace, they have started to grow quickly.
Russell Simins and Dan The Automater
Based in New York, the duo was born out of their long-standing friendship and influenced by pop and hip-hop.
these days
Men Without Pants Lyrics
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They act like they've got something wrong
You wanna really see a grown man cry
These days I barely get by
These days I barely get by
So hard I'm movin' on with all the things we shared
But that don't change what is true
That for so long I was so sick of being with you
They don't talk about this in indie rock songs
They act like they've got something wrong
You wanna really see a grown man cry
These days I barely get by
These days I barely get by
Bad guy they used to be the good guy
Who tried to tell her how I felt but it wouldn't fly
Now she's gone off to another one
Remember when I used to be the only one, whatever
They don't talk about this in indie rock songs
They act like they've got something wrong
You wanna really see a grown man cry
These days I barely get by
These days I barely get by
The Men Without Pants song These Days speaks about the struggles of a relationship that doesn't work out despite still sharing memories and experiences. The first verse suggests that indie rock songs do not often depict such emotional themes, and that they tend to skirt around personal struggles. The mention of "a grown man cry" highlights the emotional impact of such struggles, which is often ignored in mainstream culture. The chorus repeats the phrase "These days I barely get by," which emphasizes the difficulties of moving on from a past relationship.
The second verse reveals an element of bitterness as the singer reflects on his relationship with his ex-partner. He is moving on with his life, but the memories and the emotional impact of the failed relationship continue to haunt him. He harbors resentment towards his former partner, who seems to have moved on with someone else. The final line, "Remember when I used to be the only one, whatever," suggests a feeling of being forgotten and replaced.
Overall, These Days is a poignant and relatable expression of the pain and frustration that come with a failed relationship. It speaks to the human condition of wanting to move on, while still carrying the weight of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
They don't talk about this in indie rock songs
The common themes in indie rock songs do not include the topic being discussed in this song
They act like they've got something wrong
Indie rock songs often portray a sense of problems or struggles, even when there are none
You wanna really see a grown man cry
The topic being discussed is one that is emotional and has the potential to make someone cry
These days I barely get by
The singer is currently struggling to get through difficult times
So hard I'm movin' on with all the things we shared
The singer is finding it difficult to move forward after the end of a relationship, despite all the memories shared with the other person
And all the things we've done
The singer is reminded of the experiences they shared with the other person and how those experiences are difficult to leave behind
But that don't change what is true
Despite how the singer feels, they recognize that the relationship is over and it is time to move on
That for so long I was so sick of being with you
The singer is reflecting on how, despite all the good times shared with the other person, they were not happy in the relationship and needed to end it
Bad guy they used to be the good guy
The singer is reflecting on how their role in the relationship has shifted over time, from being the good guy to being seen as the bad guy
Who tried to tell her how I felt but it wouldn't fly
The singer attempted to communicate their feelings to the other person, but those feelings were not accepted or reciprocated
Now she's gone off to another one
The other person has moved on to a new relationship
Remember when I used to be the only one, whatever
The singer recalls a time when they were the only one for the other person, but now that time has passed
Contributed by Lillian M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@asura8495
coming from the gender wearing yoga pants everywhere
@Applecitylightkiwi
The comment i was looking for
@Delimon007
Seriously, and many of them being in relationships as well just marketing their goods to all the other men out there. Ain't no way I would marry a chick who wears that shit.
@alexmol6268
Let's not take that away though
@narcoduck
Well, all the straight guys appreciate that 😉
@MrJacksspleen
Maybe take ot away for some.
@DalaiLamaBob
We are not dressing for you! 🙄
@BablooTandoor
And those same people complain why dont other people find them attractive.
@Delimon007
That's what they always say 😂
Edit: By this I mean that this is women's favorite line when they dress like a stripper in public trying to pretend they don't know what they are doing and that they are doing it for "themselves." Gave me a good laugh.
@IreneCampos-tk2vd
@@BablooTandoor😂let's be honest here .its more so us women who care more about looking nice