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'Cause I'm a Man by Tame Impala

TRACK

Tame Impala

'Cause I'm a Man

Release date: 14th July 2015

From CurrentsTrack 104:02
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Lyrics

'Cause I'm a Man

Like the brutal morning sun
It dawns on me, what have I done?
Saying sorry ain't as good as saying why
But it buys me a little more time

Lost in the moment for the second time
Each fuck up that I make that makes you cry
I'm as pathetic, as the reason why
In desperation, all that you can do is ask me why

'Cause I'm a man, woman
Don't always think before I do
'Cause I'm a man, woman
That's the only answer I've got for you (uh)
'Cause I'm a man, woman
Not often proud of what I choose
I'm a human, woman
A greater force I answer to

Once again, as it takes a hold
I am aware I'm not in control
You see, I have a conscience and it's never fooled
But it's prone to be overruled

You wanna know why I always think I'm right?
(Why?)
Can never accept defeat and let it slide
(Why?)
I have no voice if I don't speak my mind
(Why?)
My weakness is the source of all my pride
I'll tell you why

'Cause I'm a man, woman
Don't always think before I do
'Cause I'm a man, woman
That's the only answer I've got for you (uh)
'Cause I'm a man, woman
I'll never be as strong as you
I'm a human, human
A greater force I answer to (uh)

Lyrics provided by LRCLIB

Track details

From Currents

4:022015
Album
Currents
Currents
Tame Impala
15th July 2015
Track number
10
Release year
2015
  1. 1Let It Happen
    7:47
  2. 2Nangs
    1:48
  3. 3The Moment
    4:15
  4. 4Yes I'm Changing
    4:31
  5. 5Eventually
    5:19
  6. 6Gossip
    0:55
  7. 7The Less I Know the Better
    3:39
  8. 8Past Life
    3:48
  9. 9Disciples
    1:48
  10. 10'Cause I'm a Man
    4:02
  11. 11Reality In Motion
    4:13
  12. 12Love/Paranoia
    3:06
  13. 13New Person, Same Old Mistakes
    6:02

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