Brooklyn's Nick Chiericozzi, Chris Hansell, and Mark Perro formed the Men as a scuzzy post-punk trio in 2008. Before recruiting drummer Rich Samis, they self-released the albums We Are the Men and Immaculada, as well as a few tapes. The band recorded in Python Patrol studio for its Sacred Bones debut, Leave Home, which was released in 2011. They returned the following March with Open Your Heart (their first album to include Samis as well as bassist Kevin Faulkner), expanding their musical palette to meld country, psych, and surf influences with their caustic, aggressive rock.
Their fourth album, New Moon, as well as their Campfire Songs EP, arrived in 2013; by this point, engineer Ben Greenberg (Hubble, Zs) had begun his brief tenure in the band. The Men continued their musical evolution, as well as their prolific streak, with their fifth album, Tomorrow's Hits, which found them moving further away from their hardcore roots toward the earnest blue-collar rock of artists like Bruce Springsteen and Tom Petty. In 2016, the group revisited its noisy, more experimental side with the self-released Devil Music. Returning to Sacred Bones in 2018, the Men released Drift, their most eclectic album yet. Also that year, the group gathered tracks from early releases as well as previously unreleased material on the collection Hated: 2008-2011. 2020's Mercy was influenced by styles ranging from country to '80s arena rock. New York City, released by Fuzz Club Records in 2023, was a return to noisy, abrasive rock & roll.
Biography by Jason Lymangrover
There are other artists with the same name:
2. The Human League used the pseudonym to release the Chic-influenced single I Don't Depend On You in 1979, following pressure from their label to justify their large advance signing fee. The track resurfaced in 2003 with the re-release of Travelogue.
3. The Men is a Vietnamese pop music duo – Lê Hoàng and Tiến Dũng. Tiến Dũng rose to fame in the early 2000s as member of boy band Weboys. He left Weboys after his contract with Wepro Company was over in 3/2009. Hoàng used to be member of boy band B.O.M, he also left his band just a few months before The Men was formed.
4. 'The Men' are a Mod / R&B band from Sweden.
5. 'The Men' were an early 1990s Southern California rock group best known for the track "Church Of Logic, Sin, & Love." Two members of the group were, ironically, female.
6. 'The Men' were the psychedelic backup band for Shin Jung-hyun (신중현) during the early 70s. Their most notable album was 'It's A Lie' (거짓말이야), which included a blistering 20-minute rendition of the title track. They also appeared on a split LP with Jang Hyeon (장현).
Going Down
The Men Lyrics
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No regrets and you’re ready to fight
Black leather gloves and your red lipstick shines
Nobody can take it without loosing one’s mind.
Tempting with your fingers then control with your lips
You’re getting dirty so quickly I can hardly resist
With your blues eyes full of temper touching my thighs
You really rock me, pretty baby, and blowing my mind.
She’s going down, yeah she’s going down.
Getting the vibrations coming from underground
She’s going down, yeah she’s going down.
Holding your pig tail on Saturday night
You blowing my mind and it feels just so right
The traffic is slow and your blues eyes are so fine
Nobody can take it without loosing one’s mind.
Tempting with your fingers then control with your lips
You’re getting dirty so quickly I can hardly resist
With your blues eyes full of temper touching my thighs
You really rock me, pretty baby, and blowing my mind.
She’s coming down, yeah she’s going down. Ha-ha!
She’s going down, yeah she’s going down.
Getting the vibrations coming from underground
She’s going down, yeah she’s going down.
The lyrics of "Going Down" by The Men depict a wild and intense Saturday night filled with desire and temptation. The singer is captivated by someone who exudes confidence and rebellion. They describe this person as wearing black leather gloves and red lipstick, emphasizing their boldness. The suggestive actions of temptation, control, and physical contact create a sense of urgency and excitement. The mention of blue eyes symbolizes both beauty and a fiery temperament.
The lyrics imply that the singer is completely entranced and unable to resist the allure of this person. They convey a feeling of being overcome by desire, stating that they are being rocked and blown away. The repeated phrase "she's going down" has a double meaning, suggesting both a physical act and a metaphor for succumbing to these intense emotions. The use of "going down" can also have a sexual connotation in this context, further heightening the provocative nature of the song.
Overall, "Going Down" portrays a passionate and exhilarating encounter that leaves the singer unable to resist the temptations of the night.
Line by Line Meaning
Getting close on the Saturday night
Approaching the climax of the weekend
No regrets and you’re ready to fight
Feeling unapologetic and prepared for a struggle
Black leather gloves and your red lipstick shines
Emanating confidence and allure
Nobody can take it without loosing one’s mind.
It is impossible to resist the allure without losing one's sanity
Tempting with your fingers then control with your lips
Provoking desire with touch and then asserting dominance with a kiss
You’re getting dirty so quickly I can hardly resist
Becoming seductive rapidly, making it difficult to resist
With your blues eyes full of temper touching my thighs
Expressing anger through intense blue eyes while arousing by touching the thighs
You really rock me, pretty baby, and blowing my mind.
You truly excite and impress me, beautiful darling, and completely overwhelm my thoughts
She’s coming down, yeah she’s going down. Ha-ha!
She is descending into a state of pleasure or submission, expressing amusement
She’s going down, yeah she’s going down.
She is surrendering to an intimate act or giving in to desire
Getting the vibrations coming from underground
Experiencing intense sensations originating from primal instincts
She’s going down, yeah she’s going down.
She is fully embracing the journey of passion or indulgence
Holding your pig tail on Saturday night
Gripping your hairstyle firmly during this particular evening
You blowing my mind and it feels just so right
You are astonishing me and it feels completely appropriate
The traffic is slow and your blues eyes are so fine
The pace is leisurely and your captivating blue eyes are incredibly appealing
Nobody can take it without loosing one’s mind.
It is impossible to handle the allure without losing one's sanity
Tempting with your fingers then control with your lips
Seducing with touch and then asserting authority with a kiss
You’re getting dirty so quickly I can hardly resist
You're becoming provocative rapidly, making it hard for me to refuse
With your blues eyes full of temper touching my thighs
With your intense blue eyes filled with anger, arousing me by touching my thighs
You really rock me, pretty baby, and blowing my mind.
You truly excite and impress me, beautiful darling, and completely overwhelm my thoughts
She’s coming down, yeah she’s going down. Ha-ha!
She is descending into a state of pleasure or submission, expressing amusement
She’s going down, yeah she’s going down.
She is surrendering to an intimate act or giving in to desire
Getting the vibrations coming from underground
Experiencing intense sensations originating from primal instincts
She’s going down, yeah she’s going down.
She is fully embracing the journey of passion or indulgence
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Бардин Павел Александрович
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