Written by Black Francis as a teenager, "Here Comes Your Man" was recorded for the band's 1987 demo tape, but not included on either "Come On Pilgrim" or "Surfer Rosa", as the songwriter was reluctant about releasing the song. Critics saw "Here Comes Your Man" as the Pixies' breakthrough song; Jon Dolan of Spin magazine commented that it was "the most accessible song ever by an underground-type band." The song reached number three on the U.S. Billboard Modern Rock Tracks chart. In 2019, the single was certified Gold in Canada.
Here Comes Your Man
Pixies Lyrics
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Outside the family stew
Out by the fire breathing
Outside we wait 'til face turns blue
I know the nervous walking
I know the dirty beard hangs
Out by the box car waiting
There is a wait so long (so long, so long)
You'll never wait so long
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Big shake on the box car moving
Big shake to the land that's falling down
Is a wind makes a palm stop blowing
A big, big stone fall and break my crown
There is a wait so long (so long, so long)
You'll never wait so long
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
There is a wait so long (so long, so long)
You'll never wait so long
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
The first verse of "Here Comes Your Man" by Pixies paints a picture of waiting outside by a box car with a group of people, possibly a family, as they wait for something to happen. The language used is somewhat unsettling, with the phrase "wait 'til face turns blue" suggesting that the wait is not only long but also uncomfortable or even dangerous. The second verse provides further detail, describing a wind that stops blowing and a big stone that falls and breaks someone's crown. The phrase "take me away to nowhere plains" suggests a desire to escape from this waiting, perhaps to a more peaceful or exciting location.
The chorus provides some relief from the tension of the verses, with the repetition of "here comes your man" suggesting that someone important is finally arriving. The use of the word "man" is interesting, as it could refer to a romantic interest or to a more general figure of authority or responsibility. The repetition of the chorus, which accounts for about half of the song's lyrics, creates a sense of anticipation and excitement that builds to a climax.
Line by Line Meaning
Outside there's a box car waiting
There is a box car waiting outside for us
Outside the family stew
Outside the house, the family is cooking dinner
Out by the fire breathing
Outside, there is a fire burning
Outside we wait 'til face turns blue
We are waiting outside for so long that our faces turn blue
I know the nervous walking
I understand the anxious walking
I know the dirty beard hangs
I know that this person has a dirty beard
Out by the box car waiting
We are still waiting by the box car outside
Take me away to nowhere plains
Take me to a place where there is nothing around
There is a wait so long (so long, so long)
The wait is very long
You'll never wait so long
You've never waited this long before
Here comes your man
The man we are waiting for is finally arriving
Big shake on the box car moving
The box car we are waiting for is finally moving
Big shake to the land that's falling down
The box car is causing the ground to shake, as if it's falling apart
Is a wind makes a palm stop blowing
The wind is so strong that it makes the palm trees stop moving
A big, big stone fall and break my crown
A large stone falls and hits me on the head, causing me pain
Here comes your man
The man we are waiting for is finally coming
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Charles Thompson
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@Juan-zz2dh
De qué objetividad me hablas? Tus comentarios claramente están dirigidos con ofensa hacia los demás, evidenciando tus preferencias. Uno de los puntos fundamentales de la objetividad es ser imparcial. 😑
Quién te crees tú para inferir las capacidades cognitivas de una persona basándote en sus gustos musicales? Las capacidades cognitivas de una persona no se miden a través de sus gustos, por si no lo sabías.
Quién te crees para cuestionar los ídolos de los demás?
Quién te crees para definir lo que es arte o no lo es? "El arte no lo defines tú...."
Y sobre todo, quién te crees tú para decidir lo que hacen bien o hacen mal otras personas? Dios, eres tu?
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Te he visto en algunos otros comentarios y además tienes aprox 70 en este canal.... Quién busca llamar la atención? 🤔
Tanto conocimiento en una persona tan brût4, que en vez de aportar solo viene a humillar.
"Mírenme, soy un erudito del arte, alimenten mi ego... 😒"
@johnschroeter9743
Lyrics
Outside there's a box car waiting
Outside the family stew
Out by the fire breathing
Outside we wait till face turns blue
I know the nervous walking
I know the dirty beard hangs
Out by the box car waiting
Take me away to nowhere plains
There is a wait so long
(So long, so long)
You'll never wait so long
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Big shake on the box car moving
Big shake to the land that's falling down
Is a wind makes a palm stop blowing
A big, big stone fall and break my crown
There is a wait so long
(So long, so long)
You'll never wait so long
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
There is a wait so long
(So long, so long)
You'll never wait so long
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
@LisaDawnn
Here's what they're thinking:
Outside there's a box car waiting
Outside the family stew
Out by the fire breathing
Outside we wait 'til face turns blue
I know the nervous walking
I know the dirty beard hangs
Out by the box car waiting
Take me away to nowhere plains
There is a wait so long
You'll never wait so long
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Big shake on the box car moving
Big shake to the land that's falling down
Is a wind makes a palm stop blowing
A big, big stone fall and break my crown
There is a wait so long
You'll never wait so long
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
There is a wait so long
You'll never wait so long
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
@evayanetescuderomorales7096
Outside there's a box car waiting
Outside the family stew
Out by the fire breathing
Outside we wait 'til face turns blue
I know the nervous walking
I know the dirty beard hangs
Out by the box car waiting
Take me away to nowhere plains
There is a wait so long
You'll never wait so long
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Big shake on the box car moving
Big shake to the land that's falling down
Is a wind makes a palm stop blowing
A big, big stone fall and break my crown
There is a wait so long
You'll never wait so long
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
There is a wait so long
You'll never wait so long
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
Here comes your man
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@Danjoker.
The Pixies look like a band that plays Pixies covers
@Somnivore7
Amazing
@drdoom1111
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@manbeckl
I know exactly what you mean
@CalifornianCuttlefish
pretty good covers
@grimoire7851
b 52 wheezer
@sangkyukim8553
The Pixies never looked liked what I imagined and it was still perfect.
@JohnDoe-xf8ew
what did you imagine them as?
@ax2643
What were they supposed to look like? Must be young kids discovering
@BoxOfCurryos
A X I always imagined them to be real emo looking fellas but they are just a bunch of average middle age folk lol