Men
The Forester Sisters Lyrics
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Other then that what are they good for
Men I'm talking about men
They all want a girl just like the girl that married dear old dad
They make me so mad
Men I'm talking about men
[Chorus]
You can't live with 'em and you just can't shoot 'em
Men, I'm talking about men
They love their toys, they make their noise
They're nothing but a bunch of over grown boys
Men, I'm talking about men
If you give 'em what they want they never fall in love
Don't give 'em nothing they can't get enough
Men, I'm talking about men
[Chorus]
In the beginning they always aim to please
They serve a purpose they fill a need
They ensure the survival of the species
They take you for a ride run of gas
Most of the time they're a pain in the Yea, yea
Men I'm talking about men
Silver tongue devils, lying through their teeth
Saying anything just to sweep you off of your feet
Ooh yea men, talking about men, mere mortal men
The lyrics to The Forester Sisters' song "Men" are a satirical and humorous take on the common frustrations that women experience in their relationships with men. The song begins by highlighting the traditional chivalrous gestures that men often use to impress women, such as buying them dinner and opening their doors. However, the song quickly takes a turn, questioning what else men are good for. The chorus goes on to criticize men for their love of toys and noise, seeing them as nothing more than overgrown boys. The verse goes on to say that men never fall in love unless they get what they want, but they can't get enough when you give them nothing. The bridge points out that in the beginning, men aim to please and serve a purpose, but eventually they will take you for a ride and run out of gas. The song ends by calling men "mere mortal men," highlighting their fallibility and imperfections.
Line by Line Meaning
They buy you dinner open your door
They do small gestures of kindness to impress you
Other then that what are they good for
Besides these things, they don't seem to be useful
Men I'm talking about men
All of these observations are about men in general
They all want a girl just like the girl that married dear old dad
They want someone who reminds them of their mother or a woman they admire
They make me so mad
All of these things frustrate the artist
Well you can't beat 'em up cause they're bigger then you
You can't physically overpower men since they are often physically stronger
You can't live with 'em and you just can't shoot 'em
Even though they may be frustrating, violence and murder aren't acceptable solutions
They love their toys, they make their noise
Men enjoy playing with toys and tend to be loud
They're nothing but a bunch of over grown boys
Men are like children who have grown older
If you give 'em what they want they never fall in love
If you fulfill their desires, men won't necessarily develop deeper feelings for you
Don't give 'em nothing they can't get enough
On the other hand, if you're stingy with your affection or attention, they'll want even more
In the beginning they always aim to please
At first, men try to make you happy and meet your expectations
They serve a purpose they fill a need
Ultimately, men have a biological and social purpose
They ensure the survival of the species
One of the main reasons for men's existence is to propagate the human race
They take you for a ride run of gas
Men can disappoint you and run out of steam
Most of the time they're a pain in the Yea, yea
Overall, men can be a source of frustration and annoyance
Silver tongue devils, lying through their teeth
Men can be charming and deceptive, saying things just to impress you
Saying anything just to sweep you off of your feet
They try to seduce you with empty promises and flattery
Ooh yea men, talking about men, mere mortal men
The singer is emphasizing the fact that men are flawed and human
Lyrics Β© Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: DAVID ALAN SCHULMAN, ROBERT BYRNE
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Leana Jo π
They were real popular on the radio when I was a kid in the 1980's. They had some of the best songs ever.
Aretha White
Preach π Forrester Sisters!!! This is my favorite song by these ladies!!! This song is so damn true π― percent!!!ππππππ. Men can really get on a woman's nerves, doing silly shit!!!! Trust me!!!! I've been through this before! But I got out of the marriage before it got worse πππππ. Don't go up to your new wife and hit her in the face for no reason, that's so damn wrong!!!! From Aretha White from Bunn NC. Peace out ok ββββππππππ.
KLC
Bless the friend who just sent me this decades after I last heard it...Girl, you saved TWO lives today, his and mine!π€£
Pryce Robertson
One of their best!
Thomas McCammon
Just rediscovered this! What a GREAT song!
Kimberly Sweet
Love this song
John Doe
Real nice to hear again I think this is going to be a 90s country day for me.
Guitarist here. Couldβve used a solo in this song; LeeRoy Parnel, Vince Gill...etc. Carl Perkins? Something!
kitty pride
The anthem of married couples , love each other to death but differences can be challenging
johann berg
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Roger Barrett
I'm a man, but I find this song funny. I was never offended by it.