In 2005, he released a solo album that involved collaborating with Lilac Time member and original Duran Duran singer Stephen "Tintin" Duffy under that name. In 2008, he also notably performed a concert of cover songs with "The Art of Time Ensemble" in Toronto. A studio album featuring the songs performed live with the ensemble came out in 2010. As well, Page wrote music for the Stratford Shakespeare Festival in the summer of 2009. Page has perhaps gotten the most attention under his own name for his solo album 'Page One', a 2010 release that earned acclaim from several music critics.
In 2012, he released an EP called A Different Sort of Solitude. In 2016, he released his first full length studio album since 2010, Heal Thyself, Part I: Instinct. He followed it in 2018 with a sequel-of-sorts, Discipline: Heal Thyself, Pt II. In 2020, during the coronavirus pandemic, he released a single called Isolation, and has been doing weekly "Live From Home" concerts streaming from his basement.
Manchild
Steven Page Lyrics
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In every little thing you say
And I'm wrong
And getter wronger every day
I'll be true
You know I'll never break your heart
I hear you
Could you repeat the last line
Darling, you're talking to a man now
You're talking to a man, now, child
Speak slowly, speak slowly
Sweetheart
what do you think I do all day
I make art
When inspiration blows my way
Oh, the shouting
I'm getting kinda used to that but
This doubting my intentions
Honey that just makes me sad
Darling, you're talking to a manchild
You're talking to a manchild now
Speak slowly, speak slowly
You ask for conversation
You ask for understanding
Then you say you want a man
Look how hard I'm trying
I let you watch me crying
I'm just like you, but I'm a man
I know you
You think I'm just a lazy jerk
But I miss you
Babe when you're away at work.
And Genius
Can strike a man at any time
So I'm waiting
Let's cut it with the heavy sighs.
Darling, you're talking to a manchild
Darling, you're talking to a manchild now
Speak slowly, speak slowly
The lyrics to the song "Manchild" by Steven Page are a conversational soliloquy between a man and a woman. The man-child is constantly being called out for his laziness and childishness, but he insists that he is a man and should be treated as such. He speaks of his artistic inspirations and creativity, which can happen at any time, and the woman's constant doubting of his intentions only makes him feel sadder. He misses her while she's away at work, and he's trying his best to understand and to have a meaningful conversation with her.
Line by Line Meaning
There's wisdom
You have knowledge and insight in everything you say
In every little thing you say
Even your smallest words have value and can teach me something
And I'm wrong
I often make mistakes
And getter wronger every day
I seem to be making more and more mistakes as time goes on
I'll be true
I promise to always be loyal and faithful to you
You know I'll never break your heart
I will never do anything to hurt you emotionally
I hear you
I am listening to what you're saying to me
Could you repeat the last line
Please say the last sentence again, I didn't understand you
Darling, you're talking to a man now
Please talk to me as an equal, not a child
You're talking to a man, now, child
I am no longer a child, please treat me with respect
Speak slowly, speak slowly
Please talk to me in a clear and understandable way so that I can listen and comprehend
Sweetheart
A term of endearment, which means dear or beloved
What do you think I do all day
What do you think I spend my time doing every day?
I make art
I spend my time being creative and expressing myself in artistic ways
When inspiration blows my way
I work on my art when I feel inspired to do so
Oh, the shouting
I am used to people yelling at me
I'm getting kinda used to that but
I am becoming accustomed to being shouted at
This doubting my intentions
When you doubt my sincerity or my motives, it deeply hurts me
Honey that just makes me sad
This makes me feel very upset and unhappy
You're talking to a manchild
Please don't treat me like I am less mature or less capable than I really am
You ask for conversation
You want me to communicate and have an open dialogue with you
You ask for understanding
You want me to empathize with your feelings and perspectives
Then you say you want a man
But then you want me to behave in a certain way that matches your idea of masculinity
Look how hard I'm trying
I am doing my best to meet your expectations and be the man you want me to be
I let you watch me crying
I am vulnerable enough to show you my emotions, even when I cry
I'm just like you, but I'm a man
I am equal to you in every way, except for my gender
I know you
I understand your personality and your habits
You think I'm just a lazy jerk
You see me as someone who is unproductive and unmotivated
But I miss you
I feel a strong longing and affection for you when you're not around
Babe when you're away at work.
When you are not home, I feel lonely and incomplete
And Genius
Sudden bursts of creativity and innovation
Can strike a man at any time
I can be inspired at any moment, without warning
So I'm waiting
I am being patient until inspiration finds me
Let's cut it with the heavy sighs.
Let's try to move past our frustrations and communicate positively
Contributed by Elliot L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.