In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
The one thing me and your ex-girl have in common, baby
We share the same love for the same ol' man
And I'm the only girl, the only girl (Listen)
So how does she feel she can:
Come around (come around), calling you (calling you) like it's all good
Violating what I've worked so hard for? (Listen)
It's really not a game
When it comes to the level of respecting me
And must I say this no more
He's my man, my turf
That's why I come first
Loves me and appreciates my worth
Through the good and bad, happy and the sad
Through all the hard times it's true love defined
He's my man, my turf
That's why I come first
Loves me and appreciates my worth
Through the good and bad, happy and the sad
Through all the hard times, it's true love defined
I...I'll give you reasons to claim you're love
Because she needs to know where we stand
And I don't mean to talk about this relationship
But I think your ex has a plan
To come around (come around) , try to take you from me
Violating what I worked so hard for
And it's a shame, I must repeat myself
And I'm not gonna say it no more:
He's my man, my turf
That's why I come first
Loves me and appreciates my worth
Through the good and bad, happy and the sad
Through all the hard times
It's true love defined
He's my man, my turf
That's why I come first
Loves me and appreciates my worth
Through the good and bad, happy and the sad
Through all the hard times
It's true love defined
Let him go (let him go) let him go
He's my man, my turf
His love
You gotta let him go
My heart
His love
My man
[repeat until end]
We share the same love for the same ol' man
And I'm the only girl, the only girl (Listen)
So how does she feel she can:
Come around (come around), calling you (calling you) like it's all good
Violating what I've worked so hard for? (Listen)
It's really not a game
When it comes to the level of respecting me
And must I say this no more
He's my man, my turf
That's why I come first
Loves me and appreciates my worth
Through the good and bad, happy and the sad
Through all the hard times it's true love defined
He's my man, my turf
That's why I come first
Loves me and appreciates my worth
Through the good and bad, happy and the sad
Through all the hard times, it's true love defined
I...I'll give you reasons to claim you're love
Because she needs to know where we stand
And I don't mean to talk about this relationship
But I think your ex has a plan
To come around (come around) , try to take you from me
Violating what I worked so hard for
And it's a shame, I must repeat myself
And I'm not gonna say it no more:
He's my man, my turf
That's why I come first
Loves me and appreciates my worth
Through the good and bad, happy and the sad
Through all the hard times
It's true love defined
He's my man, my turf
That's why I come first
Loves me and appreciates my worth
Through the good and bad, happy and the sad
Through all the hard times
It's true love defined
Let him go (let him go) let him go
He's my man, my turf
His love
You gotta let him go
My heart
His love
My man
[repeat until end]
Lyrics submitted by Pryncess33
My Man Lyrics as written by Melissa A. Elliott Nisan C. Stewart
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
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