Gentle Man
The Defaulters Lyrics

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I say I'm just a gentle man
Cos that's the way I seem to be
I know I have the feelings of a man cos sometimes
They breed a misery
I want to jump and feel the cosmic force but I have to find the time on this crooked
course
so I struggle to eat and make in me and runAnd I like to see humility cos theres a good way to be I know
but for people to listen you've got to be loud to be heard above the big ego

The humble man in one of who the people's appear
but the proud man stand between them and a win
and they don't have to face torn angels in wings and they run
So I see how those world is now and I just have done plain to say
There ain't no place for a gentle man but i wish it really wasn't that way
You have to fight for love just to be a man but killing over love is what I don't
understand
I wanna follow my feelings in this we must in God we trust

Am I right to see humility cos it's good way to be
I gonna tell you people

In this we must
In God we trust

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Defaulters' song 'Gentle Man' express the inner turmoil of a man who sees the value in being gentle and humble but struggles to reconcile it with the reality of the world he lives in. The song is essentially a commentary on the societal expectations of masculinity, which often require men to be aggressive, dominant, and loud to be heard and valued. The singer acknowledges that he has the feelings of a man, but they often lead to misery because he cannot fully express them in a world that only rewards aggression and competition. He desires to feel the cosmic force and follow his feelings, but he finds it hard to do so on the crooked course that society has laid out for him.

The singer recognizes that humility is a good way to be, but he also realizes that it's hard to be heard when you're not loud and proud. He contrasts the humble man with the proud man and suggests that the latter stands between people and a win. The singer seems to yearn for a world where gentle men can exist without having to fight for love or resorting to violence. He believes that there's a place for gentle men and wishes that it was easier to be one. The song's closing line, "In this we must, in God we trust," suggests that the singer finds solace in his faith and believes that ultimately, the world will value humility, gentleness, and love over aggression and dominance.

Overall, 'Gentle Man' is a deeply introspective and thought-provoking song that challenges traditional notions of masculinity and offers a hopeful vision of a more gentle and loving world.

Line by Line Meaning

I say I'm just a gentle man
I identify myself as a gentle man

Cos that's the way I seem to be
It appears to me that I possess gentle traits

I know I have the feelings of a man cos sometimes They breed a misery
As a man, I experience emotions that can occasionally lead to sadness

I want to jump and feel the cosmic force but I have to find the time on this crooked course so I struggle to eat and make in me and run
I have aspirations to explore my spirituality, but I struggle to make time for it amidst life's challenges

And I like to see humility cos there's a good way to be I know but for people to listen you've got to be loud to be heard above the big ego
I appreciate humility as a desirable trait, but recognize that to gain attention in today's society, one must often be showy and boastful

The humble man in one of who the people's appear but the proud man stand between them and a win and they don't have to face torn angels in wings and they run
People often favor those who exhibit humility, but those who exude pride may succeed and avoid facing consequences

So I see how those world is now and I just have done plain to say
I observe the current state of the world and can confidently state my views

There ain't no place for a gentle man but i wish it really wasn't that way
It seems that gentleness is undervalued in today's society, and I hope that it could be otherwise

You have to fight for love just to be a man but killing over love is what I don't understand
One must often struggle to find and maintain love, but acts of violence in the name of love are perplexing to me

I wanna follow my feelings in this we must in God we trust
I aspire to live in accordance with my emotions, and believe in trusting in God

Am I right to see humility cos it's good way to be
I question whether my belief in humility as a positive trait is valid

I gonna tell you people In this we must In God we trust
I want to communicate to others that we should trust in God and abide by our values.

Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Gilbert Zachary

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