Take It Like a Man
Cher
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Boy, if you want my heart You gotta take it like a man Before you fight for us You gotta show me that you can They say it's better to love and to lose it all I didn't learn how to fly without a heavy fall I went from A to Z, blew off reality So if my love is a game then you should learn the rules You take it on if you're leaving wonder why you lose It takes a wiser man to figure out my head I've been in love, went to the other side I've seen the other side I'm not about to fall into another tonight So get it right Boy, if you want my heart You gotta take it like a man Before you fight for us You gotta show me that you can So when the lights go dark I wanna know you understand That if you want my heart You gotta take it like a man I've seen and done it all I've been misunderstood But tell me what could be bad about feeling good It's all or nothing now 'Cause fate don't wait around I've been in love, went to the other side I've seen the other side I'm not about to fall into another tonight So get it right Boy, if you want my heart You gotta take it like a man Before you fight for us You gotta show me that you can So when the lights go dark I wanna know you understand That if you want my heart You gotta take it like a man Sometimes it feels Like we've got everything to prove We make believe But we rise again to face the truth On and on, on and on we're going On and on, on and on it's growing On and on, on and on only the real Know the deal Boy, if you want my heart You gotta take it like a man Before you fight for us You gotta show me that you can So when the lights go dark I wanna know you understand That if you want my heart You gotta take it like a man How does it feel? We do it better! So get the love that's in your heart How does it feel? We do it better! We do it better! How does it feel? We do it better! So get the love that's in your heart How does it feel? We do it better! We do it better! How does it feel? We do it better! So get the love that's in your heart How does it feel? We do it better...
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Written by: TIMOTHY MARTIN POWELL, TEBEY SOLOMON OTTOH, MARY HELEN LEAY, . CHER
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Release & Ranking"Take It Like A Man" was released as the second single from Cher's 26th studio album "Closer to the Truth" on October 29, 2013. The song reached number 2 on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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Iconic ContributorsThe song was written by Paul Barry, Matt Brind, and Cher herself. The album "Closer to the Truth" marked her return to recording after a seven-year break.
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Genres & StyleThe song incorporates styles of house, electropop, and synthpop music.
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RemixesOne of the reasons for the song's success was the number of remixes created by prominent DJs like 7th Heaven and DJ Morlando.
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Music VideoA lyric video for the song was released on YouTube in November 2013. The video, directed by famed fashion photographer Ali Mahdavi, features Cher in various costumes and looks, reflective of her reinvention and versatility as a performer.
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Fan ReceptionThe song was very well received by fans and club-goers alike, which was a significant contributing factor to its ranking on the Billboard Dance Club Songs chart.
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Meaning of the Song"Take It Like A Man" is considered a feminist anthem. The lyrics implore men to take responsibility in relationships and show toughness and resilience, similar to how women are often expected to behave.
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Audio & Visual ContentThe song is notable for its heavy synthesizers and strong, anthemic chorus. Some versions of the single also included a poster of Cher, adding a visual component to the track's release.
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Live PerformancesAlthough "Take It Like a Man" was a popular track on the album, Cher did not perform the song live on her "Dressed to Kill" tour.
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InnovationThis song marked a shift in Cher's musical style, incorporating more modern, electronic elements into her sound. This demonstrated her ability to adapt to changing musical landscapes and stay relevant.
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