Isaac Holman (Vocals, Drums) and Laurie Vincent (Guitar, Vocals) released their debut mini-album "Sugar coated bitter truth" through Girl Fight Records in July 2012. Where's Your Car Debbie?, Hey and The Hunter, were all released in 2014. "ARE YOU SATISFIED?", the duo's first full length album, was released in June 2015, preceded by the three track 7" Feed The Mantaray in February. Their second album, Take Control, was released in September 2016. Their third album, Acts of Fear and Love was released in August 17, 2018.
2) The Alt-Rock/Post-Hardcore band SLAVES is now renamed as Rain City Drive: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rain_City_Drive Rain City Drive
What Kind of a Man Are You
Slaves Lyrics
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But you still reminding me,
I made a mistake 5 years ago,
But you still talking about it,
Surely, when there's a problem,
Dem always say,
Let sit down and talk and it will be over,
You don't forgive, you don't forget,
You don't forgive, you don't forget,
What kind of man are you.
The song "What Kind of a Man Are You" by Slaves is about the pain caused by someone's inability to forgive and forget. The lyrics talk about a situation where two people thought they had moved on from a past mistake, but one party keeps bringing it up. The singer is perplexed by the other person's unwillingness to let go of the past and move forward. There is a theme of frustration, as the singer struggles with the other person's lack of forgiveness and their obsession with the past mistake.
The verses also mention the common advice given during conflicts: sit down and talk it out. However, the other person seems to be disregarding this advice and holding a grudge. The chorus asks a pointed question: what kind of man are you if you can't forgive and forget? It suggests that the ability to move on from past mistakes is a defining characteristic of a mature and reasonable person.
Overall, "What Kind of a Man Are You" is a reflective and emotional song that grapples with issues of forgiveness, closure, and maturity.
Line by Line Meaning
I thought we crossed the bridge,
I believed that we had put the past behind us and moved on.
But you still reminding me,
But you continue to bring up the mistake I made years ago.
I made a mistake 5 years ago,
I acknowledge that I made a mistake several years ago.
But you still talking about it,
But you continue to hold onto that mistake and bring it up frequently.
Surely, when there's a problem,
Generally, when an issue arises between people,
Dem always say,
One commonly hears the advice to
Let sit down and talk and it will be over,
To resolve the issue, it is recommended to have a conversation and work through it.
You don't forgive, you don't forget,
However, you seem unwilling to forgive or forget my past mistake.
What kind of man,
This raises the question of what kind of person you are.
You don't forgive, you don't forget,
Once again, it is noted that you seem unwilling to move past my past mistake.
What kind of man are you.
This question is repeated to emphasize the impact of holding onto grudges and refusing to forgive.
Writer(s): Mdluli Jabulani R
Contributed by Ava J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@johngitonga7430
I thought we crossed the bridge,
But you still reminding me,
I made a mistake 5 years ago,
But you still talking about it,
Surely, when there's a problem,
Dem always say,
Let sit down and talk and it will be over,
You don't forgive, you don't forget,
What kind of man,
You don't forgive, you don't forget,
What kind of man are you.
@jamesmadison4760
I remember being a hopeless refugee in my own Liberia, and a shop across the street from where I lived would play this Slaves album every night. With their powerful lyrics and indulging lyrics I would escape the harsh realities around me every time. I hope the Slaves know that they provided refuge and an escape for a lost young boy 20 years ago. Thanks for posting.
@franknjenga7284
Am very sorry for you. I hope your life is better now
@johngitonga7430
I thought we crossed the bridge,
But you still reminding me,
I made a mistake 5 years ago,
But you still talking about it,
Surely, when there's a problem,
Dem always say,
Let sit down and talk and it will be over,
You don't forgive, you don't forget,
What kind of man,
You don't forgive, you don't forget,
What kind of man are you.
@eddyrandu3127
Kenya will love you forever.
Even a five year old child know who lucky Dube is. A great teacher, advisor, motivator and etc.
😭😭Why did you die, only GOD knows
@barryachola3980
Surely
@unitedtaxtime9487
eddy randu that's not Lucky Dube, is the one who got the group,
@unitedtaxtime9487
eddy randu its Thuthukani Cele...Haiti is Africa
@alexosei6860
This song was not sang by lucky dube, it was sang by thuthukani cele the one keyboards
@alberictakaveti6553
IAM on your side
@shannelgeorge5205
These are powerful words : you don't forgive you don't forget . What kind of man are you?