Tame Impala – Cause I’m a Man Lyrics

Tame Impala – Cause I’m a Man Lyrics

Cause I’m a Man Lyrics by Tame Impala

“‘Cause I’m A Man” is the lead single from Tame Impala’s third album, Currents, and the second song released, following “Let It Happen.” Its press release reads:

Sketched out in planes, cars, hotels and homes since the completion of Tame Impala’s Lonerism in 2012, ‘Cause I’m A Man’ and ‘Let It Happen’ were written, performed, recorded, produced and mixed by Kevin Parker in Fremantle, Western Australia.

[Verse 1]
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

[Chorus]
‘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 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

[Verse 2]
Once again, as it takes a hold
I am aware, 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?) You 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

[Chorus]
‘Cause I’m a man, woman
Don’t always think before I do
‘Cause I’m a man, woman
It’s the only answer I 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
I’ll never be as strong as you
I’m a human, human
A greater force I answer to (Uh)