I'm Your Man
Mitski Lyrics


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You're an angel, I'm a dog
Or you're a dog and I'm your man
You believe me like a God
I destroy you like I am

I'm sorry I'm the one you love
No one will ever love me like you again
So when you leave me, I should die
I deserve it, don't I?

I can feel it getting near
Like flashlights coming down the way
One day you'll figure me out
I'll meet judgement by the hounds

People always gave me love
Others were never to blame after all





You believe me like a God
I betray you like a man

Overall Meaning

In Mitski's song "I'm Your Man," the lyrics delve into a complicated and dysfunctional relationship dynamic. The opening lines, "You're an angel, I'm a dog, Or you're a dog and I'm your man," paint a picture of unequal power dynamics. There is a sense of someone being higher in status while the other is seen as inferior. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for feelings of unworthiness and self-deprecation.


The next set of lines, "You believe me like a God, I destroy you like I am," suggests a toxic and manipulative relationship. One person believes in the other completely, idolizing them like a deity, while the other person takes advantage of this trust and inflicts harm, deliberately causing emotional or psychological damage. It brings attention to the paradoxical nature of the relationship, highlighting the conflicting emotions and behaviors within it.


The chorus delves into feelings of guilt and self-loathing. The singer expresses remorse for being loved by someone who will never find love like theirs again. They even go as far as to suggest that if this person were to leave them, they should die as they believe they deserve punishment for their actions. This highlights a deep-seated sense of self-blame and self-destructive tendencies.


The second verse continues the theme of imminent judgement. The singer senses their own downfall, with the line "One day you'll figure me out, I'll meet judgement by the hounds." It suggests that eventually, their true nature will be exposed, and they will face the consequences of their actions.


The closing lines touch upon a recurring theme of others' perception of the singer. They confess that people have always shown them love, indicating that their destructive behavior is not a result of external influences. They accept responsibility for betraying the trust of others, emphasizing their inability to maintain healthy relationships. This introspective evaluation underscores the relationship's toxicity and the singer's struggle with their own destructive tendencies.


Overall, "I'm Your Man" delves into the darker aspects of a dysfunctional relationship, exploring themes of power dynamics, trust, guilt, and self-destruction. It offers a glimpse into the complexities of human emotions and the destructive patterns that can arise within relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

You're an angel, I'm a dog
You are pure and good, while I am flawed and imperfect


Or you're a dog and I'm your man
Alternatively, you may have your own shortcomings, and I am here to support and care for you


You believe me like a God
You have unwavering faith and trust in me


I destroy you like I am
Unfortunately, I end up hurting you just as any human would


I'm sorry I'm the one you love
I feel remorse that you have chosen me as your beloved


No one will ever love me like you again
I fear that I may never experience love as profound as yours again


So when you leave me, I should die
The thought of losing you is unbearable, and it feels like my life would lose all meaning


I deserve it, don't I?
I believe that the pain of losing you is a punishment I deserve for my actions


I can feel it getting near
I sense that the end of our relationship is approaching


Like flashlights coming down the way
Similar to bright lights approaching in the distance, signifying the imminent end


One day you'll figure me out
Someday, you will fully comprehend who I truly am


I'll meet judgement by the hounds
I anticipate facing the consequences and criticism from others for my actions


People always gave me love
Throughout my life, I have received affection from others


Others were never to blame after all
However, I realize that my own faults and choices are responsible for the pain I cause


You believe me like a God
Once again, you have unshakeable belief and trust in me


I betray you like a man
Despite being seen as a deity by you, I still succumb to the flaws and weaknesses inherent in being human and commit acts of betrayal




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mitsuki Laycock

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@志保-l6f

this fucking song.
you know it’s gonna hurt when mitski mentions dogs and you know it’s gonna destroy you when she involves god in it too.
it’s brutal. it’s aggressive.
she says ‘or you’re a dog and i’m your man’ but she says it in a dog-like manner. she says she’s your man but you hear it being said in the most vulnerable way a man could never understand.
no man could ever understand.
she says everything with 16 lines, while those 16 lines say nothing.
nobody could ever understand but somehow we all do.
somehow she says you’re a god but we can hear her being man.
god, i don’t think i ever understood something more.



All comments from YouTube:

@saraatanasovska5570

mitski mentions dogs in a song and i know i'll never be the same again

@curiousfeller6969

the moment i heard the forst line I knew it was over LOL

@Ian-es2hs

the line “you believe me like a god so i betray you like man” is so insane. i love all of the religious, specifically Christian/Catholic themes in this new album, it all hits so close to home and genuinely my favorite album now

@Finneybyvers

@@EleftheriaFragkoulidino but it has religious themes

@butterbacon7776

@@EleftheriaFragkoulidinot really but a reference in the Bible when adam worship and was obedient to God, but he betrayed him by eating the fruit eve convinced him to eat when they weren't supposed to

@butterbacon7776

And how Adam abused his freedom probably something like that when God gave him freedom

@oGTurtlin

incredible lyric

@LettaLeeJoy

"I'll destroy you like I Am" hits especially hard when you remember how many time Old Testament "I Am" God furiously punishes the Israelites.

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@ThePastelKnight

I am not immune to dog poetry

@privateacademymoonshine6719

so real for that

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