Feeding on a diet of The Pogues, Paul Kelly, and whatever else was playing, Joy cut his teeth performing at open mic nights in Melbourne. His style is folk music with pop influences. His songs capture the familiar pulse of everyday experiences in a unique and celebratory manner. His lyrics reach out to you and hold on for a moment.
My Kind of Man
Vance Joy Lyrics
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And make it up as you go
And take whatever you are given
And leave what you think you know
At the door
As she said
You could be my kind of man
And will you do the best you can
And I could use a little time
I need to straighten out my mind
And I'm gonna break on, break on through
And I close my eyes and think of you, hm
And she said
You could be my kind of man
And will you do the best you can
Find a thing that you love
Find a thing you understand
Find a thing that you love
Find a thing you understand
You could be my
You could be my
You could be my kind of man
You could be my
You could be my
You could be my kind of man
Find a thing that you love
Find a thing you understand
Find a thing that you love
Find a thing you understand
Find a thing you understand
In Vance Joy's song "My Kind of Man," the verses are a reminder to the listener to not be too arrogant, to not be too loud, and to be open-minded. The singer suggests the listener should take what is given to them and leave what they think they know at the door. In the chorus, the singer tells a potential partner that they could be their kind of person if they do the best they can, and that the singer needs time to sort out their own thoughts. The singer reinforces the idea of finding something to love and understand, which seems to be a message about choosing a path in life that brings happiness and fulfillment.
The verses in the song set the tone with the message that humility and being open to new ideas are key to personal growth. The chorus, on the other hand, uses a romantic context to suggest that someone who embodies those qualities could be a great partner. The singer is essentially setting a standard for what they find attractive in another person. While it's not clear what "breaking on" means (as it appears twice in the song), it seems that the lyrics refer to pushing through a challenging time in life with the hope that better things will come.
One interpretation of "My Kind of Man" is that the song is encouraging listeners to pursue a life that is fulfilling, even if it's not always easy. The chorus implies that finding someone who shares those values is an important part of that process. The song's theme of being open to new experiences and learning from others resonates with many people, making it one of Vance Joy's most popular songs.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't walk too proud, don't talk too loud
Don't be too boastful, don't brag too much about yourself.
And make it up as you go
Don't fret too much over a plan, be spontaneous and take things as they come.
And take whatever you are given
Don't be too picky or selective, accept what's given to you.
And leave what you think you know
Be open-minded and willing to learn, don't cling to your own beliefs.
At the door
Leave all your preconceptions at the door and be open to new experiences.
And she said
The woman being sung to is giving advice on how to be a good partner.
You could be my kind of man
You have the qualities that I like and appreciate in a partner.
And will you do the best you can
Will you put in the effort and take actions to be the best person you can be?
And I could use a little time
I need some time to think things through and get my thoughts in order.
I need to straighten out my mind
I need to sort out my thoughts and feelings.
And I'm gonna break on, break on through
I will push myself to make progress and overcome obstacles in my life.
And I close my eyes and think of you, hm
You are on my mind and I'm visualizing how you could be a good partner to me.
Find a thing that you love
Find a passion or interest that you enjoy doing.
Find a thing you understand
Find something that you have knowledge of or feel comfortable doing.
You could be my
You have the qualities and potential to be the kind of partner I'm looking for.
You could be my kind of man
You have qualities that make you a desirable partner for me.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: JAMES KEOGH
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Delia Fraser
LYRICS:
Don't walk too proud, don't talk too loud
And make it up as you go
And take whatever you're given
And leave what you think you know
At the door
As she said
You could be my kind of man
Will you do the best you can
And I could use a little time
I need to straighten on my mind
And I'm gonna break on, break on through
And I close my eyes and think of you
What you said
You could be my kind of man
Will you do the best you can
Find a thing that you love
Find a thing you understand
Find a thing that you love
Find a thing you understand
You could be my
You could be my
You could be my kind of man
You could be my
You could be my
You might be my kind of man
Find a thing that you love
Find a thing you understand
Find a thing that you love
Find a thing you understand
Sandra Paz
don't walk too proud, don't talk too loud
And make it up as you go
And take whatever you're given
And leave what you think you know
At the door
As she said
You could be my kind of man
Will you do the best you can
And I could use a little time
I need to straighten out my mind
And I'm gonna break on, break on through
And I close my eyes and think of you
What you said
You could be my kind of man
Will you do the best you can
Find a thing that you love
Find a thing you understand
Find a thing that you love
Find a thing you understand
You could be my
You could be my
You could be my kind of man
You could be my
You could be my
You might be my kind of man
Find a thing that you love
Find a thing you understand
Find a thing that you love
Find a thing you understand
Lizzie Anne
He's so much more than 'Riptide', I never realised. This is wonderful.
Carl Alfredo
Georgia -
Huy Tom
I think he deserves more than this
Delia Fraser
LYRICS:
Don't walk too proud, don't talk too loud
And make it up as you go
And take whatever you're given
And leave what you think you know
At the door
As she said
You could be my kind of man
Will you do the best you can
And I could use a little time
I need to straighten on my mind
And I'm gonna break on, break on through
And I close my eyes and think of you
What you said
You could be my kind of man
Will you do the best you can
Find a thing that you love
Find a thing you understand
Find a thing that you love
Find a thing you understand
You could be my
You could be my
You could be my kind of man
You could be my
You could be my
You might be my kind of man
Find a thing that you love
Find a thing you understand
Find a thing that you love
Find a thing you understand
jesus medina
no hablo tu mismo idioma y el traductor de google me va hacer parecer un idiota, pero me he pasa mucho tiempo viendo la letra de esta canción y pensando "no abra alguna chica que le guste esta canción en mi país" y la verdad es que estoy muy jodido, si la hay son escasas
Kevin Leonardo Apolinario
jesus medina barrueta que sad bro :"v
Adriana Camacho
jesus medina barrueta ¿De qué país eres?
Allan Dean
the entire album is exceptional - great voice, great tunes, inspired
Jorge Rivero
Not trying to infer meaning here, but as a new parent of a baby boy who had a rough start but is now healed and given a second chance, I can completely identify with this song as a dedication to everything I want my little one to be in life. Thank you Vance Joy, this one is for my son.
Dulce Jocelyn
Jorge Rivero beautiful!