I'm A Man
The Glimmers Lyrics


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Well my pad is very messy, got whiskers on my chin
Never had no problems 'cause I've always paid the rent

I got no time for lovin'
Cause my time is all used up
I stand outside creatin'
All the groovy kinds of love
I'm a man, yes I am and I can't help but love you so
I'm a man, yes I am and I can't help but love you so

If I had my choice of matter
I'd would rather be with cats
All engrossed in mental chatter
Showing where your mind is at
While relating to each other
How strong the love can be

By resisting all the good times with each groovy chick we see
I'm a man yes I am and I can't help but love you so
I'm a man yes I am and I can't help but love you so

I've got to keep my image
While I'm standing on the floor
If I drop upon my knees
It's just to keep them on my nose
You think that I'm not human
And my heart is made of stone
But I've never had no problems
'Cause my body's pretty strong

I'm a man yes I am and I can't help but love you so
I'm a man yes I am and I can't help but love you so
I'm a man yes I am and I can't help but love you so

If I had my choice of matter
I would rather be with cats
All engrossed in mental chatter
Showin' where your mind is at
While relating to each other
How strong your love can be
By resisting all the good times with each groovy chick we see

I'm a man yes I am and I can't help but love you so
I'm a man yes I am and I can't help but love you so
I'm a man yes I am and I can't help but love you so

I gotta keep my image
While I'm standin' on the floor
If I drop upon my knees
It's just to keep them on my nose
You think that I'm not human
And my heart is made of stone
But I never had no problems
'Cause my body's pretty strong

I'm a man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so
Man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so




Man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so
Man, yes I am, and I can't help but love you so

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Glimmers' song "I'm a Man" speak to the singer's sense of identity and his internal struggles with maintaining his masculine image, while at the same time desiring emotional connection and love. The singer describes his messy living space and "whiskers on [his] chin," which speaks to his rough and rugged exterior. He also alludes to his lack of interest in love, as his time is consumed with creative pursuits instead. However, he cannot help but feel love and desire for someone, expressed in the repeated refrain, "I can't help but love you so."


The singer also alludes to his desire for intellectual companionship, stating that he would "rather be with cats all engrossed in mental chatter" than spending time with women who distract from his intellectual pursuits. This line could be interpreted as a desire for meaningful conversation and companionship that goes beyond surface-level attraction. The singer also acknowledges that he has to maintain his "image" as a man, but also recognizes that his "heart is not made of stone" and that he has "never had no problems" due to his strong physical constitution.


Line by Line Meaning

Well my pad is very messy, got whiskers on my chin
Despite the messy state of my apartment and unshaven appearance, I have never experienced any difficulties because I always make sure to pay my rent.


I got no time for lovin' Cause my time is all used up I stand outside creatin' All the groovy kinds of love
I am consumed with my artistic endeavors and have no time for romantic pursuits, but express my love through creative channels.


If I had my choice of matter I'd would rather be with cats All engrossed in mental chatter Showing where your mind is at While relating to each other How strong the love can be By resisting all the good times with each groovy chick we see
Given the option, I would prefer the company of felines who engage in intellectual stimulation and contemplation, which reveals how deep romantic connections can be formed by avoiding shallow relationships.


I've got to keep my image While I'm standing on the floor If I drop upon my knees It's just to keep them on my nose You think that I'm not human And my heart is made of stone But I've never had no problems 'Cause my body's pretty strong
I must maintain a certain appearance while performing, even if it means getting down on my knees to ensure my glasses stay in place. While some may see me as unfeeling, I have never faced any significant challenges because I am physically capable.


I'm a man, yes I am and I can't help but love you so
I am confident in my masculinity and unapologetically express my love for you.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jimmy Miller, Steve Winwood

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