The Elected are a rock band which formed in Los Angeles, California, United… Read Full Bio ↴The Elected are a rock band which formed in Los Angeles, California, United States in 2003 and released the first album, Me First, in 2004 on Sub Pop Records. The band is the side project of former Rilo Kiley guitarist and vocalist Blake Sennett. The band has had several lineups, but Sennett and Mike Bloom remain constants. The current touring line up consists of Sennett, Bloom, Daniel Brummel (Ozma, Sanglorians) and Andrea Babinski. The band has released three albums: "Me First" (2004), "Sun, Sun, Sun" (2006) and "Bury Me in My Rings" (2011)

I'll Be Your Man
The Elected Lyrics

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You've got to learn to lie to make everyone happy
And you're going to have to cry to make it on your own

But I can't see you now, put down your hands
No, I can't feel you now, give me your hands
'Cause I've been waiting as long as I can stand
So if you ever need someone, I'll be your man
Yeah, I'll be your man

Yeah, I'll be your man

You don't have to go and die
To show people you're hurting
And you're going to have to try
Put out the fire if you're burning

But I can't see you now, put down your hands
No, I can't feel you now, give me your hands
'Cause we've been waiting as long as we can stand
And should you ever need anyone, I'll be your man
Yeah, I'll be your man
Yeah, I'll be your man

Now, I read through your poetry
Yeah, every last one
Felt like I ate too much butter
And drank too much rum
'Cause it made me feel sweet inside
Warm, proud, and young
I've been sick inside
And angry at everyone

And I wish I could touch you
If I wasn't miles away
We could talk it all out
In your clean white place

Now I've done all the waiting I think I can stand
And I want you to know
Yeah, I want you to know
I want you to know
I think you've found your man
Yeah, I'll be your man

Yeah, you've found your man
Come home to him

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of The Elected's song "I'll Be Your Man" explores the sacrifices we make in order to make those around us happy. The opening lyrics, "You've got to learn to lie to make everyone happy, And you're going to have to cry to make it on your own" highlight the necessity to compromise our own emotions to meet the expectations of others. The chorus of "But I can't see you now, put down your hands, No, I can't feel you now, give me your hands, 'Cause I've been waiting as long as I can stand, So if you ever need someone, I'll be your man" expresses the singer's willingness to be there for the person they care about, even if it means putting their own emotions aside.

The second verse continues with the idea of not having to resort to extreme measures to prove one's pain, "You don't have to go and die, To show people you're hurting," and the importance of perseverance, "And you're going to have to try, Put out the fire if you're burning." The bridge of the song shifts gears and addresses the singer's attraction to the person they are addressing, "Now, I read through your poetry, Yeah, every last one, Felt like I ate too much butter, And drank too much rum, 'Cause it made me feel sweet inside, Warm, proud, and young." The final chorus reinforces the singer's willingness to be there for the person, "Now I've done all the waiting I think I can stand, And I want you to know, Yeah, I want you to know, I want you to know, I think you've found your man, Yeah, I'll be your man, Yeah, you've found your man, Come home to him."

Line by Line Meaning

You've got to learn to lie to make everyone happy
Sometimes it's necessary to tell white lies in order to avoid hurting people's feelings and maintain peace.

And you're going to have to cry to make it on your own
In times of difficulty and loneliness, it's okay to let your emotions out and seek comfort from others.

But I can't see you now, put down your hands
Even though I'm not physically present with you, don't be discouraged. Stop feeling defeated and let me help you.

No, I can't feel you now, give me your hands
Although I can't sense the emotions you're trying to hide, allow me to hold your hands and offer support and comfort.

'Cause I've been waiting as long as I can stand
I've been patiently waiting for you to open up and let me into your life, and I can't wait any longer.

So if you ever need someone, I'll be your man
If you ever feel lost, alone, or in need of help, I'm here for you as a supportive partner or friend.

You don't have to go and die to show people you're hurting
You don't have to resort to drastic or self-destructive measures to prove to others that you're struggling.

And you're going to have to try Put out the fire if you're burning
You'll need to put in effort and seek assistance if you want to overcome your problems or deal with your emotions.

Now, I read through your poetry Yeah, every last one Felt like I ate too much butter And drank too much rum 'Cause it made me feel sweet inside Warm, proud, and young I've been sick inside And angry at everyone
I've read all your poems and they made me feel happy and content, but I've also been struggling with my own emotions and dealing with feelings of sickness and anger towards others.

And I wish I could touch you If I wasn't miles away We could talk it all out In your clean white place
I long to have physical contact with you and have a heart-to-heart conversation where we can share our thoughts and feelings in a safe environment.

Now I've done all the waiting I think I can stand And I want you to know Yeah, I want you to know I want you to know I think you've found your man Yeah, I'll be your man Yeah, you've found your man Come home to him
I've been patient and understanding for as long as I can be, and I want you to realize that I'm the person you can rely on. I'm ready to be your partner and support you, so come back to me and let me be there for you.

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