Guys Like Me
Unveiling the Complex Dance of Emotions in Aimee Mann's 'Guys Like Me'
Lyrics
Guys like me, we don't know how it feels
Guys like me lack understanding of how certain emotions feel.
Absentee even closing the deal
Even when present, we are emotionally distant, unable to close emotional deals.
For every player there's a payoff in the final reel
Every participant in life faces consequences, but for us, the outcome is never favorable.
But never with guys like me
Particularly, there is never a positive resolution for individuals like me.
'Cause guys like me we're real good at the gate
We excel at the beginning of endeavors, drawing people in.
You'll agree with the odds on the slate
Others agree with the favorable chances when betting on us.
And put your money on a bona fide heavy weight
Investing in a genuinely formidable force seems like a safe choice.
And take it off guys like me
However, those who invest end up taking advantage of individuals like me.
Take off guys like me
Reiterating the negative outcomes for those involved with guys like me.
They'll pull you close but never really
People may appear close to us, but the emotional connection is never genuine.
Looking warm but feeling chilly
We may seem warm, but in reality, there is a coldness in our emotional interactions.
You'll describe us as impassioned
Our demeanor is described as passionate, but it's merely a facade we create.
When it's just a front we fashion
Despite appearances, our passion is a front, not a true reflection of our feelings.
'Cause guys like me, we all vow to become
Individuals like me make vows to break free from societal expectations.
Clear and free of the fife and the drum
We strive to be clear of influences (fife and drum) and be independent.
And block the circulation till we all completely numb
We block emotional responses until we are completely numb.
Let's hear it for guys like me
A sarcastic call to celebrate individuals with characteristics like mine.
Let's hear it for guys like me
Repeating the call to sarcastically celebrate guys like me.
Let's hear it for guys
Continuing the ironic applause for individuals with traits similar to mine.
Guys like me
Concluding the song with a final mention of individuals like me.
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