This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Goodness me, yes, I'd agree
I was the one who ended up our history
Well, it looks like you wrote the last page to me
Your friends say you've got a new man
Girl, that's so not cool in so many ways
These were supposed to be my carefree single days
Instead I'm punching walls and coming up with ways
Ways to win you back from your new man
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Right now, he's a probably moaning your name
The thought of it is driving me insane
Got to get religion just to ease the pain
Thinking about you loving your new man
Well, did you get the literature I left in your bed?
Told ya keep it frozen, it caught fire instead
Have you not heard a single word I've said?
No, you were busy loving your new man
Goodness garage, his name is probably Rog
He probably drives a truck and his hands are probably big
I bet he fixes things around your place when they break
If he says he likes your cooking he's a fake
Girl, please say, he doesn't tuck his shirts in, please
Please say, he doesn't wear a gold chain, please
Things were going great, I even went on a date
Then I found out about your new man
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Right now, he's a probably moaning your name
The thought of it is driving me insane
Got to get religion just to ease the pain
Thinking about you loving your new man
Well, did you get the literature I left in your bed?
Told ya keep it frozen, it caught fire instead
Have you not heard a single word I've said?
No, you were busy loving your new man
Aw, come on
Holly around the tree that kiss was meant for me
Trust me he'll get way too drunk at your Christmas party
Your friends will laugh at first but as the night gets worst
Collectively they'll run off your new man
And who'll be standing there looking like Fred Astaire
Me, and I'll be singing
Where, oh, where have you been all fall?
While I was having a ball, certainly not with your new man
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Right now, his a probably crying your name
The thought of it is driving him insane
Got to find another just to ease the pain
Thinking about you loving your new man
Well, did you get the messages he left on your phone?
Told you that he's sorry and to please, come home
Maybe you'd of answered but were you alone?
No, you were busy loving your new man, right
You were busy loving your new man, me
You were busy loving your new man, that's right
I was the one who ended up our history
Well, it looks like you wrote the last page to me
Your friends say you've got a new man
Girl, that's so not cool in so many ways
These were supposed to be my carefree single days
Instead I'm punching walls and coming up with ways
Ways to win you back from your new man
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Right now, he's a probably moaning your name
The thought of it is driving me insane
Got to get religion just to ease the pain
Thinking about you loving your new man
Well, did you get the literature I left in your bed?
Told ya keep it frozen, it caught fire instead
Have you not heard a single word I've said?
No, you were busy loving your new man
Goodness garage, his name is probably Rog
He probably drives a truck and his hands are probably big
I bet he fixes things around your place when they break
If he says he likes your cooking he's a fake
Girl, please say, he doesn't tuck his shirts in, please
Please say, he doesn't wear a gold chain, please
Things were going great, I even went on a date
Then I found out about your new man
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Right now, he's a probably moaning your name
The thought of it is driving me insane
Got to get religion just to ease the pain
Thinking about you loving your new man
Well, did you get the literature I left in your bed?
Told ya keep it frozen, it caught fire instead
Have you not heard a single word I've said?
No, you were busy loving your new man
Aw, come on
Holly around the tree that kiss was meant for me
Trust me he'll get way too drunk at your Christmas party
Your friends will laugh at first but as the night gets worst
Collectively they'll run off your new man
And who'll be standing there looking like Fred Astaire
Me, and I'll be singing
Where, oh, where have you been all fall?
While I was having a ball, certainly not with your new man
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Woah, woah, woah, woah
Right now, his a probably crying your name
The thought of it is driving him insane
Got to find another just to ease the pain
Thinking about you loving your new man
Well, did you get the messages he left on your phone?
Told you that he's sorry and to please, come home
Maybe you'd of answered but were you alone?
No, you were busy loving your new man, right
You were busy loving your new man, me
You were busy loving your new man, that's right
Lyrics submitted by shortandsweetem
Your New Man Lyrics as written by Mason Stewart Jennings
Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing
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I saw him play this live up in Fairbanks Alaska. This song was meant to be played live. Light and fun.