The Man
Taylor Swift
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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 I'd be a fearless leader I'd be an alpha type When everyone believes ya What's that like? 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 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 And we would toast to me, oh, let the players play I'd be just like Leo, in Saint-Tropez 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 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 flashin' my dollas I'd be a bitch, not a baller They'd paint me out to be bad So it's okay that I'm mad 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 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 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)
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Written by: Joel Little, Taylor Swift
Lyrics © DistroKid, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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15 facts about this song
Album Release"The Man" is a song from Taylor Swift's seventh studio album, "Lover," released on August 23, 2019.
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Song WritersSwift co-wrote the song with Joel Little, a New Zealand musician and record producer known for his works with artists like Lorde, Khalid, and Imagine Dragons.
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Recording ProcessThe song was recorded at Auckland's Golden Age Studios by producer and engineer, Joel Little.
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Genre"The Man" is classified under the genre of synthetic pop.
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Lyrics ThemeThe lyrics of the song talk about the double standards women face in the music industry and society as a whole.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 23 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the US.
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Music Video DirectorThe official music video of "The Man" was directed by Swift herself, marking her directorial debut.
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Character TransformationIn the music video, Swift undergoes a complete transformation and plays a character of a man, using prosthetics and makeup.
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Awards"The Man" received a nomination for Best Music Video at the 63rd Annual Grammy Awards.
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Live PerformanceThe song was included in the setlist of Swift's City of Lover one-off concert performed in Paris on September 9, 2019.
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Critics' ReviewThe song received favorable reviews from music critics who appreciated its strong feminist message.
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Musical StyleThe song features a catchy synth-bass line, thumping drum beat and boasts a more upbeat, edgier sound than some Swift's other tracks.
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ImpactThe song has been perceived as empowering and has sparked discussions on gender disparities in various sectors.
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Spotify StreamsAs of November 2021, the song has over 144 million streams on Spotify.
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YouTube ViewsThe music video of 'The Man' garnered more than 50 million views within the first year of its release.
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