Yeah Yeah Yeahs is an American rock band formed in New York City in 2000. The gr… Read Full Bio ↴Yeah Yeah Yeahs is an American rock band formed in New York City in 2000. The group is composed of vocalist Karen O, guitarist Nick Zinner, and drummer Brian Chase. The band has recorded four studio albums; originally signed to independent Touch and Go Records they have released all albums on major record label Interscope. The first, Fever to Tell, was released in 2003. The second, Show Your Bones, was released in 2006 and was named the second best album of the year by NME. Their third studio album, It's Blitz!, was released in 2009. All three albums earned the band Grammy Award nominations for Best Alternative Music Album. Its fourth album, Mosquito, was released in 2013.

Discography:
• Yeah Yeah Yeahs (EP) (2002)
• Fever to Tell (2003)
• Show Your Bones (2006)
• It's Blitz! (2009)
• Mosquito (2013)
• Cool It Down (2022)

Man
Yeah Yeah Yeahs Lyrics

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I got a man who makes me want to kill
I got a man who makes me want to kill
I got a man who makes me wanna
I got a man who makes me want to Kill

I got a man who makes me want to die
I got a man who makes me want to die
I got a man who makes me wanna

I got a man who makes me want to die

We're all gonna burn in hell
I said we're all gonna burn in hell
Because we do what we gotta go
Yeah, well and we got the fever to tell
I said we got the fever to tell

Hey! Come on! Hurry now!
Hey! Uh! Come on! Oh!

I got a man who makes me
I got a man who makes the devil pale
I got a man who makes me want to kill
I got a man who makes me want to kill, yeah

We're all gonna burn in hell
I said we're all gonna burn in hell
Because we do what we gotta go
Yeah, well and we got the fever to tell
I said we got the fever to tell

I got a man, well
I got a man, hey

I got a man, yeah, yeah
I got a man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Yeah Yeah Yeahs's "Man" are cryptic and disturbing, leaving the listener feeling uneasy and unsure of what the song is truly about. The repeated phrase "I got a man who makes me want to kill" creates a sense of danger and violence that permeates the entire song. This phrase is repeated multiple times, each time with a different ending ("I got a man who makes me want to die," "I got a man who makes the devil pale"), intensifying the sense of unease and instability.

The next verse, "We're all gonna burn in hell," adds to the sense of doom and desperation. The repetition of this verse reinforces the idea that no one is escaping this fiery fate, and that the characters in the song are doomed, either by their own actions or by the actions of someone else.

The final verse, "I got a man, well / I got a man, hey / I got a man, yeah, yeah / I got a man," seems to offer a resolution or conclusion of some sort, though it is unclear what that resolution might be. The repeated "I got a man" implies possession or control over another, which could be seen as either a positive or negative thing, depending on the perspective of the listener.

Overall, the lyrics of "Man" are dark, disturbing, and mysterious. They suggest a world filled with violence, desperation, and a sense of foreboding doom.

Line by Line Meaning

I got a man who makes me want to kill
I have a partner who triggers intense emotions and makes me feel like I could commit a violent act.

I got a man who makes me want to die
My partner has the power to make me feel so unhappy that I have considered ending my life.

We're all gonna burn in hell
We will all face consequences for our actions, even if they are not in line with societal norms or morals.

Because we do what we gotta go
We make choices in life, even if they may be controversial or frowned upon by others, to survive and get ahead.

Yeah, well and we got the fever to tell
We have a strong desire to share our experiences and opinions with others, even if they may be unpopular.

I got a man who makes the devil pale
My partner is so intense and powerful that even the embodiment of evil (the devil) would be scared of them.

I got a man who makes me want to kill, yeah
Once again, my partner has the power to make me feel so angry and frustrated that I could become violent.

Hey! Come on! Hurry now!
This phrase is likely an expression of urgency or excitement, encouraging someone to hurry up and join in on the action.

I got a man
This line may simply be an assertion that the singer has a partner, or it could be interpreted as a reminder that despite the difficulties in their relationship, they still have love and companionship in their life.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Brian Chase, Nicholas Zinner, Karen Lee Orzolek

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