I'M A MAN
The Blue Van Lyrics


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Come on baby,
Come on darling,
Feel my love come onto you boiling,
Come on baby,
Come on lover,
It's your kindness that makes me suffer,
Understand,
Im a man,
Im a man,
Im a man,

~(Guitar & Sax Duet)~

Shaka Loveless:

Whoo...
I'm a man so best rollover,
Coming through acting up like a young jung hova,
Don't you knowa,
Lady love, she's so fine since she's bound to skool you,
Might even fool ya,
I made ya losea,
Beating young buck with the blues yea,
Sweet things can make you suffer,
One thing though,
I ain't no brother...just rougha,
I oughta bounce man...CAUGHT A RIDE WITH THE BLUE VAN!,
Thats what up,
Now I got something to prove,
Cause a man got to do what he got to,

~(Sax Solo)~

Come on baby,
Come on darling,
Feel my love come onto you boiling,
Come on baby,
Come on lover,
It's your kindness that makes me suffer,
Understand,
Im a man,
Im a man,
Im a man,

Come on baby,
Come on darling,
Feel my love come onto you boiling,
Come on baby,
Come on lover,
It's your kindness that makes me suffer,
Understand,
Im a man,




Im a man,
Im a man,

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Blue Van's song “I’m A Man” are a combination of two different vocal styles bringing together Saxophonist Lars Iversen’s soulful saxophone riffs with vocalist Steffen Westmark’s blues-infused vocals. The song is about a man who is in love with a woman who is too kind to him, which ends up causing him to suffer. However, instead of lamenting this fact, the chorus repeatedly emphasizes the titular phrase, “I’m a man,” as if to say that the struggles and trials he faces come with manhood. The upbeat tempo of the song also denotes a sense of confidence and energy, as if the singer is ready to face whatever challenges come his way.


The verses by guest artist Shaka Loveless adds another layer to the song, bringing in a more modern hip-hop feel. Loveless speaks to being a man who is always trying to prove himself, as shown in the lines “Now I got something to prove/Cause a man got to do what he got to do.” This serves to add another dimension to the song, speaking to the struggles of men in today’s society to assert themselves and be seen as strong and independent.


Overall, the lyrics to “I’m A Man” showcase the complexities of what it means to be a man in a society that often puts pressure on men to be tough, confident, and assertive. The combination of blues, soul, and hip-hop in the song make it a unique interpretation of this theme, blending together various musical genres to create a truly original sound.


Line by Line Meaning

Come on baby,
I am requesting for you to come to me, Babe.


Come on darling,
I am requesting for you to come to me, Sweetheart.


Feel my love come onto you boiling,
Experience my intense love fully.


Come on baby,
Again, I am requesting for you to come to me, Babe.


Come on lover,
Again, I am requesting for you to come to me, Lover.


It's your kindness that makes me suffer,
Your kindness towards me is causing me to struggle with my emotions.


Understand,
Please comprehend what I am about to tell you.


Im a man,
I am a grown man who is asserting his masculinity.


Im a man,
I am a grown man who is asserting his masculinity.


Im a man,
I am a grown man who is asserting his masculinity.


(Guitar & Sax Duet)
Both the guitar and saxophone are playing together in harmony.


Shaka Loveless:
The following lyrics are spoken by the featured artist, Shaka Loveless.


Whoo...
An expression of excitement.


I'm a man so best rollover,
I am a masculine figure who commands attention and respect.


Coming through acting up like a young jung hova,
I am performing with confidence and swagger like Jay-Z when he was young.


Don't you knowa,
Do you not realize that...


Lady love, she's so fine since she's bound to skool you,
Women are beautiful, but they also have the power to teach men valuable lessons.


Might even fool ya,
I may trick you with my charms and wit.


I made ya losea,
I made you feel defeated.


Beating young buck with the blues yea,
Defeating a young and inexperienced man with the power of my blues music.


Sweet things can make you suffer,
Even things that appear sweet and innocent can cause emotional pain.


One thing though,
However, there is one thing that is important to note.


I ain't no brother...just rougha,
I am not a friendly acquaintance, I am a tough, masculine figure.


I oughta bounce man...CAUGHT A RIDE WITH THE BLUE VAN!,
I need to leave now, I caught a ride with The Blue Van band.


Thats what up,
That's what's happening, things are going as planned.


Now I got something to prove,
I have a goal to accomplish and must demonstrate my prowess.


Cause a man got to do what he got to,
A man must do whatever it takes to succeed.


(Sax Solo)
The saxophone plays a solo melody by itself.


Come on baby,
Again, I am requesting for you to come to me, Babe.


Come on darling,
Again, I am requesting for you to come to me, Sweetheart.


Feel my love come onto you boiling,
Experience my intense love fully.


Come on baby,
Again, I am requesting for you to come to me, Babe.


Come on lover,
Again, I am requesting for you to come to me, Lover.


It's your kindness that makes me suffer,
Your kindness towards me is causing me to struggle with my emotions.


Understand,
Please comprehend what I am about to tell you.


Im a man,
I am a grown man who is asserting his masculinity.


Im a man,
I am a grown man who is asserting his masculinity.


Im a man,
I am a grown man who is asserting his masculinity.




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blues blues

my favorite band! the blue van! I'm a Man:
Come on baby
Come on darling
Feel my love come onto you boiling
Come on baby
Come on lover
It's your kindness that makes me suffer
Understand
I'm a man
I'm a man
I'm a man


Who
I'm a man so best rollover
Coming through acting up like a young jung hova
Don't you knowa
Lady love, she's so fine since she's bound to skool you
Might even fool ya
I made ya losea
Beating young buck with the blues yea
Sweet things can make you suffer
One thing though
I ain't no brother just rougha
I oughta bounce man caught a ride with the blue van!
Thats what up
Now I got something to prove
Cause a man got to do what he got to


Come on baby
Come on darling
Feel my love come onto you boiling
Come on baby
Come on lover
It's your kindness that makes me suffer
Understand
I'm a man
I'm a man
I'm a man


Come on baby
Come on darling
Feel my love come onto you boiling
Come on baby
Come on lover
It's your kindness that makes me suffer
Understand
I'm a man
I'm a man
I'm a man



Gab Riv

Vamos nena,
vamos cariño,
siente mi amor venir a ti hirviendo,
vamos nena,
vamos cariño,
es tu bondad lo que me hace sufrir,
entiende, soy
un hombre,
soy un hombre,
soy un hombre,
(Dúo de guitarra y saxo)
Shaka Loveless:
Whoo ...
Soy un hombre, así que mejor vuelco,
Pasando por actuar como un joven jung hova,
¿No lo sabes?
Señora amor, ella está tan bien ya que está destinada a
engañarte, incluso podría engañarte,
te hice losea,
Beating buck joven con el sí azules,
dulces cosas se hacen sufrir,
una cosa,
no hay ningún hermano ... sólo rougha,
me oughta rebotar hombre ... cogimos un paseo con el BLUE VAN !,
Eso es qué pasa,
ahora tengo algo que probar,
porque un hombre tiene que hacer lo que tiene que hacer,
(Sax Solo)
Vamos nena,
vamos cariño,
siente mi amor venir a ti hirviendo,
vamos nena,
vamos cariño,
es tu bondad lo que me hace sufrir,
entiende, soy
un hombre,
soy un hombre,
soy un hombre,
Vamos nena,
vamos cariño,
siente mi amor venir a ti hirviendo,
vamos nena,
vamos cariño,
es tu bondad lo que me hace sufrir,
entiende, soy
un hombre,
soy un hombre,
soy un hombre...



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blues blues

my favorite band! the blue van! I'm a Man:
Come on baby
Come on darling
Feel my love come onto you boiling
Come on baby
Come on lover
It's your kindness that makes me suffer
Understand
I'm a man
I'm a man
I'm a man


Who
I'm a man so best rollover
Coming through acting up like a young jung hova
Don't you knowa
Lady love, she's so fine since she's bound to skool you
Might even fool ya
I made ya losea
Beating young buck with the blues yea
Sweet things can make you suffer
One thing though
I ain't no brother just rougha
I oughta bounce man caught a ride with the blue van!
Thats what up
Now I got something to prove
Cause a man got to do what he got to


Come on baby
Come on darling
Feel my love come onto you boiling
Come on baby
Come on lover
It's your kindness that makes me suffer
Understand
I'm a man
I'm a man
I'm a man


Come on baby
Come on darling
Feel my love come onto you boiling
Come on baby
Come on lover
It's your kindness that makes me suffer
Understand
I'm a man
I'm a man
I'm a man

sebastiencayer2

Thanks for the lyrics

Shubham Shrivastava

great music <3

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