Ty Segall Band consists of Ty Segall as well as his tour mates Emily Rose E… Read Full Bio ↴Ty Segall Band consists of Ty Segall as well as his tour mates Emily Rose Epstein, Charlie Moothart and Mikal Cronin. The full band sounds is meant to be 'a lot harder and louder.' Their first and only album under this moniker, Slaughterhouse, was released on June 26th, 2012 through In the Red records.

Muscle Man
Ty Segall Band Lyrics

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But it's the way I wave my hair
...my eyes, wave my hair
You gotta make a dollar, could be other
Make a dollar, then I come and take your...

But it's the way I wave my hair
...my eyes, wave my hair
You gotta make a dollar, could be other

Make a dollar, ...good girl.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ty Segall Band's song "Muscle Man" are somewhat abstract, but they seem to be exploring themes of power, manipulation, and masculinity. The repeated refrain of "But it's the way I wave my hair / ...my eyes, wave my hair" suggests that the singer (presumably the titular "muscle man") is using his physical appearance and charisma to exert dominance over others. He also mentions making a dollar, which could be interpreted as a metaphor for success or status, and alludes to taking something from someone else once he's made his own money.

The line "Make a dollar, ...good girl" is particularly interesting, as it seems to be playing with gender roles and expectations. The implication is that the singer expects the "good girl" to simply accept his power and authority once he's achieved financial success, and that he doesn't anticipate any resistance or pushback. Overall, the lyrics to "Muscle Man" are open to interpretation, but they suggest a certain amount of skepticism or critique towards traditional notions of masculinity and power.

Line by Line Meaning

But it's the way I wave my hair
I'm aware of my impressive physical appearance and I use it to my advantage.

...my eyes, wave my hair
I use my entire physical appearance to attract attention.

You gotta make a dollar, could be other
You have to make money no matter what your profession is.

Make a dollar, then I come and take your...
I'll happily take that money from you.

Make a dollar, ...good girl.
Just make sure you're making that money in a respectable manner.

Writer(s): CHARLES MOOTHART, TY SEGALL, EMILY ROSE EPSTEIN, MICHAEL PATRICK CRONIN

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