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Lyrics of The Man by Taylor Swift
verse
I would be complex
I would be cool
They′d say I played the field before I found someone to commit to
And that would be okay
For me to do
Every conquest I had made would make me more of a boss to you
pre-chorus
I'd be a fearless leader
I′d be an alpha type
When everyone believes ya
What's that like?
chorus
I'm so sick of running as fast as I can
Wondering if I′d get there quicker if I was a man
And I′m so sick of them coming at me again
'Cause if I was a man
Then I′d be the man
I'd be the man
I′d be the man
verse
They'd say I hustled
Put in the work
They wouldn′t shake their heads and question how much of this I deserve
What I was wearing
If I was rude
Could all be separated from my good ideas and power moves?
pre-chorus
And they would toast to me, oh
Let the players play
I'd be just like Leo
In Saint-Tropez
chorus
I'm so sick of running as fast as I can
Wondering if I′d get there quicker if I was a man
And I′m so sick of them coming at me again
'Cause if I was a man
Then I′d be the man
I'd be the man
I′d be the man
bridge
What's it like to brag about
Raking in dollars
And getting bitches and models
And it′s all good if you're bad
And it's okay if you′re mad
If I was out flashing my dollars
I′d be a bitch, not a baller
They paint me out to be bad
So it's okay that I′m mad
chorus
I'm so sick of running as fast as I can
Wondering if I′d get there quicker if I was a man (you know that)
And I'm so sick of them coming at me again (coming at me again)
′Cause if I was a man (if I was a man)
Then I'd be the man (then I'd be the man)
I′m so sick of running as fast as I can (as fast as I can)
Wondering if I′d get there quicker if I was a man (hey)
And I'm so sick of them coming at me again (coming at me again)
′Cause if I was a man (if I was a man)
Then I'd be the man
I′d be the man
I'd be the man (oh)
I′d be the man (yeah)
I'd be the man (I'd be the man)
outro
If I was a man
Then I′d be the man
Writer(s): Taylor Swift, Joel Little
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The song 'The Man' by Taylor Swift challenges societal double standards by portraying the desire to be seen as powerful and respected without facing criticism for assertiveness or success, highlighting the unfair treatment based on gender. The lyrics metaphorically explore the disparities in how individuals are judged and valued, emphasizing the frustration of not being recognized and celebrated in the same way if the gender roles were reversed.
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Themes
Gender inequality
• Wondering if I'd get there quicker if I was a man
• I'm so sick of running as fast as I can
• They wouldn't shake their heads and question how much of this I deserve
Societal expectations
• I'd be a fearless leader
• They'd say I hustled
• If I was out flashing my dollars, I'd be a bitch, not a baller
Empowerment
• They paint me out to be bad, so it's okay that I'm mad
• I'd be just like Leo in Saint-Tropez
• Then I'd be the man
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Moods
Social commentary, empowerment, angst, reflection, anger
Rating: PG-13
Lyrics may be unsuitable for younger ears
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