Planningtorock (all one word, often just PTR) is the vehicle of expression … Read Full Bio ↴Planningtorock (all one word, often just PTR) is the vehicle of expression of Jam Rostron , a musician and visual artist from Bolton, Manchester, UK who started out in 2004 and has lived in Berlin for ten years. They have released four full-lengths so far, the latest being Powerhouse (2018), preceded by All Love's Legal (2014), W (2011) and their 2006 debut Have It All, which was a full-on chamber-pop romp that established Planningtorock as anything but orthodox.

W, Planningtorock's critically acclaimed 2011 debut on DFA, revealed a visionary and politicised producer. It offered up deeply queered art-pop – tense, atmospheric dance music cut with classical flourishes, and spell-binding androgyny. But it was 2014’s All Love's Legal (“a masterclass in left-of-centre dance music”, Mixmag), released on Rostron's own imprint Human Level, where Planningtorock, with banner-ready slogans (‘ Patriarchy Over And Out’, ‘ Let's Talk About Gender Baby’), revealed their ability to combine pop-oriented music with a political message. Powerhouse offers up something infinitely more personal: emotionally-charged, biographical anthems drawn from Rostron’s lived experiences as a non-binary genderqueer artist, experiences around family, identity and music itself.

I'm Yr Man
Planningtorock Lyrics

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You know I am your man
Come on, my new friend
Now don't you be afraid
Come closer, I don't mind

I don't need a microphone to tell me what I'm really feeling for you
That deep down feeling you know, I let things out so I can put them back in
All it is I'm really trying to say is that I'll always be here for you

I am your man, my friend, and I'm just the right man for you

I'll watch you let your hair down
I'll pour you a cup of tea
We'll share our love for music
While I lick you clean

I don't need a microphone to tell me what I'm really feeling for you
I am your man my friend, and Im just the right man

I don't need a microphone to tell me what I'm really feeling for you
That deep down feeling you know, I let things out so I can put them back in
All it is I'm really trying to say is that I'm always going to be here for you
I am your man my friend, and I'm just the right man for you

Hey me, I'm the right man for you
Hey, hey me, I'm the right man for you
Hey me, I'm the right man for you

Hey me, I'm the right man for you
Hey, hey me, I'm the right man for you

Overall Meaning

The song "I'm Yr Man" by Planningtorock is a bold and unapologetic declaration of love and devotion. The lyrics express a deep connection and commitment to someone, with the singer confidently asserting that they are the right person for this individual. The opening verse sets the tone by declaring, "You know I am your man," and encourages the other person to come closer and not be afraid. The chorus repeats the same idea, with the singer insisting that they don't need a microphone to express their feelings and that they will always be there for their loved one.

The lyrics are sensual, with references to letting hair down, sharing tea, and licking each other clean. However, this sensuality is not crude or objectifying but rather an expression of intimacy and comfort. The verses also touch on deeper emotions, with the singer acknowledging their tendency to "let things out so I can put them back in," suggesting a vulnerability and the need to express and process feelings.

Overall, "I'm Yr Man" is a powerful expression of love and devotion, one that doesn't shy away from sensuality and intimacy but also portrays these emotions in a respectful and nurturing way.

Line by Line Meaning

You know I am your man
I want you to know that I am always here for you and I'm committed to being the person you can count on.

Come on, my new friend
I want to establish a close relationship with you and get to know you better, despite the fact that we may have just met.

Now don't you be afraid
I'm encouraging you to let your guard down and trust that I have your best interests in mind.

Come closer, I don't mind
I want you to feel comfortable and safe around me so that we can develop a deeper connection.

I don't need a microphone to tell me what I'm really feeling for you
I don't have to hide my emotions or put up a front when it comes to you, because my feelings are genuine and sincere.

That deep down feeling you know, I let things out so I can put them back in
I am comfortable expressing my emotions to you because I trust that you will handle them with care and respect.

All it is I'm really trying to say is that I'll always be here for you
My main message is that I want you to know you can rely on me and that I'll be there for you no matter what.

I am your man, my friend, and I'm just the right man for you
I'm not just here as a casual acquaintance – I want to be your go-to person and show you that I am the perfect fit for your life.

I'll watch you let your hair down
I'll be there to support you as you relax and let go of your worries and cares.

I'll pour you a cup of tea
I'll take care of the little things that show you I am attentive and thoughtful to your needs.

We'll share our love for music
We'll bond over our mutual passion for music and find common ground that strengthens our relationship.

While I lick you clean
This line is potentially suggestive and could have multiple interpretations. It may refer to tenderly wiping away tears or sweat, or an intimate physical act.

Hey me, I'm the right man for you
I'm affirming my own worth and value to you, and expressing confidence that I can be the person you need in your life.

Hey, hey me, I'm the right man for you
I'm repeating my claim to reassure you that I am truly the best choice for you, and that you can count on me.

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