The Man
The Motorhomes Lyrics
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You keep on talking but nothing happens
You've got big plans for your brilliant future
Where streets are gold paved and you're the man
The Man
You're the man with the plan it's a brilliant scam
You're the king in the ring what a terrible thing
Sing it out everyone we won't do what people say
You had it worked out, oh what a workout
You had us singing as you were saying:
This is the future, this is your future!
And we applaud as you hit the gold paved cement
The above lyrics are from The Motorhomes's song "The Man" from their 2001 album "Songs For Me (And My Baby)". The song is about a person who promises a bright and successful future but in reality, is a con artist. The opening lines set the tone for the song as the singer is fed up with the person's constant talking but no actual actions to back up their promises. The person has a grand vision for themselves as someone who is the "man with the plan" and sees themselves as a king in their arena, but ultimately their game doesn't work on the kids. The chorus highlights the importance of standing up against conformity and not doing what people say just because they are in a position of power or make big promises.
Overall, "The Man" can be interpreted as a commentary on societal pressure to conform to traditional paths of success and those who try to take advantage of that pressure to push their own agendas. The lyrics are a reminder to stay true to oneself and not be swayed by empty promises or grand visions.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm getting tired with the commotion
I am becoming exhausted with the chaos
You keep on talking but nothing happens
You constantly talk but there is no action to follow
You've got big plans for your brilliant future
You have grand schemes for your fantastic future
Where streets are gold paved and you're the man
In a future where the streets are paved in gold and you are the leader, the best
You're the man with the plan it's a brilliant scam
You are the person with an excellent scheme, which is actually a big con
You're the king in the ring what a terrible thing
You are the ruler inside the circle, and it is a dreadful thing
It's a shame that your game didn't work on the kids
Unfortunately, your strategy did not work on the youth
Sing it out everyone we won't do what people say
Sing it loudly, everybody, we will not conform to societal expectations
You had it worked out, oh what a workout
You figured it all out, oh what an effort
You had us singing as you were saying:
You had us chanting along with you as you were speaking:
This is the future, this is your future!
This is what the future holds for you, this is your destiny!
And we applaud as you hit the gold paved cement
We cheer as you make your way on the road with the golden pavements.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DAVID JAMES JR. MINEHAN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@phamminh01
Saw this MV as a kid on ZTV, I'm 31 now and still listening.
Didn't know the vocalist is John ME. Such a great songwriter. Miss U guys.
@RealmoftheBlackShadow
This lalala is neither my future, nor past.
@TRIKKYT40
I'm from Louisiana,USA and I love these guys, and YES they should be promoted and made more well known!!! Come on guys!!
@leob4403
That's great but this group disbanded in 2004
@rosskstar
@@leob4403 If we listen hard enough, maybe we can will them back
@TRIKKYT40
@@leob4403 I KNOW, AND IT'S A SHAME. MAYBE THE KIDS ARE GROWN BY NOW AND THE GUYS ARE BORED! LET'S HOPE.
@joelvkullberg
Like the song, like the video!
@passsacaglia
Voxpop memories! Kommer alltid tillbaka till den här🔥
@mikaelstromkvist513
2021 och fortfarande en kanonlåt!
@alva8582
sjukt hur denna låten öppnar minnen