Listen to the Man
George Ezra
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I feel your head resting heavy on your single bed I want to hear all about it Get it all of your chest, oh I feel the tears and you're not alone, oh When I hold you, well I won't let go, oh Why should we care for what they're selling us anyway? We're so younger than you know, whoa You don't have to be there, babe You don't have to be scared, babe You don't need of plan of what you wanna do Won't you listen to the man that's loving you Your world keeps spinning and you can't jump off But I will catch you if you fall I can't tell you enough I hate to hear that you're feeling low I hate to hear that you won't come home Why should we care for what they're selling us anyway? We're so younger than you know, whoa You don't have to be there, babe You don't have to be scared, babe You don't need of plan of what you wanna do Won't you listen to the man that's loving you, whoa, whoa, whoa. Easy, easy and a one, two, three, oh Easy, breazy if you come with me, oh Easy, easy and a one, two, three, four, five, six, seven eight, nine You don't have to be there, babe You don't have to be scared, babe You don't need of plan of what you wanna do Won't you listen to the man that's loving you, whoa, whoa, whoa You don't have to be there, babe You don't have to be scared, babe You don't need of plan of what you wanna do Won't you listen to the man that's loving you, whoa, whoa, whoa
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Written by: GEORGE BARNETT, JOEL LASLETT POTT
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
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8 facts about this song
Song Details"Listen to the Man" is a track from George Ezra's debut studio album, "Wanted on Voyage".
- It was released as a single on 28 October 2014 by Columbia Records.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Listen to the Man" features actor Sir Ian McKellen, who lip-syncs most of the song.
- Martin Theo Krieger directed the video.
- The music video has more than 67 million views on YouTube (as of 2021).
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Chart Performance"Listen to the Man" reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart.
- But the song missed top spots for US Billboard charts.
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Song ContentThe song is a blend of relaxed folk and pop, showcasing Ezra's distinctive baritone vocals.
- The lyrics talk about a romantic relationship where the narrator feels overlooked and insists his partner to pay attention to his words.
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ReceptionCritics have given positive reviews on "Listen to the Man", praising its catchy hooks and Ezra's vocals.
- The music video was also appreciated for its humor and McKellen's special appearance.
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Writing and ProductionGeorge Ezra co-wrote "Listen to the Man" with Joel Pott, who is best known as the lead vocalist of band Athlete.
- The song was produced by Cam Blackwood, who has worked with several other popular artists including London Grammar and Florence and the Machine.
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Live PerformancesGeorge Ezra has performed "Listen to the Man" on numerous occasions not only on his concert tours but also on major festivals and television shows, impressive his audience with his powerful rendition.
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AccoladesThough the song didn't win any awards, its album "Wanted on Voyage" was nominated for the British Album of the Year at the Brit Awards in 2015. This nomination verifies the magnitude of success the album, including "Listen to the Man", accomplished.
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