Lyrics
Feel his feet pounding down the sidewalk
Describing the man's approach with powerful footsteps on the sidewalk.
He's got a rhythm, on a mission, he ain't here to talk
The man is focused on a mission and not interested in casual conversation.
Street fighting style head to toe
Highlighting the man's aggressive, street-fighting style from head to toe.
He's a hundred miles ahead of anywhere you'll ever go
Emphasizing the man's significant lead in life compared to others.
He's gonna rob you blind and steal the show
Suggesting the man's capability to deceive and impress others simultaneously.
That's the man, my dear, now you know
Confirming the identity of "the man" and asserting the listener's awareness.
Step back, here comes the man
Repetition for emphasis, signaling the arrival of the man with authority.
Step back, here comes the man
-Step back, here comes the man
-Step back
-Step back
-That's the man y'all
Reiteration of the identity of "the man," emphasizing a known fact.
True fact
Asserting the truthfulness of the previous statement about the man.
You can't understand
Expressing the difficulty in comprehending or understanding the man's nature.
How his x-ray eyes stare through your soul
Describing the intense gaze of the man with eyes that seem to see through one's soul.
He's got a bag of cash no one knows he stole
Indicating that the man possesses a secret stash of money acquired through theft.
He slips right past the highway patrol
Highlighting the man's ability to evade law enforcement effortlessly.
Oh that's just how the man rolls
Explaining that the man's behavior is consistent with his character.
Don't ask why
Advising against questioning the motives or actions of the man.
Don't ask when
Stating that the man's presence is associated with Friday nights.
It's always Friday night when the man walks in
Advising not to inquire about the reasons behind the man's actions.
Don't ask what
Advising against questioning the method or manner of the man.
Don't ask how
Warning to create space when the man is present.
You better make some room when the man comes round
Repetition emphasizing the imminent arrival of the man and the need to step back.
Step back, here comes the man
Repeating the call to step back, emphasizing the impact of the man's presence.
Step back, here comes the man
-Step back, here comes the man
-Step back
-Step back
-That's the man y'all
Reiteration of the identity of "the man" as a known fact.
True fact
Reasserting the truthfulness of the previous statement about the man.
Step back
Additional emphasis on the need to step back when the man approaches.
That's the man y'all
Reaffirming the identity of "the man" and his impactful presence.
True fact
Reiterating the truthfulness of the previous statement about the man.
Step back, here comes the man
Final repetition, underscoring the anticipation and caution associated with the man.
Step back, here comes the man
-Step back, here comes the man
-Step back
Concluding the song with a final call to step back as the man arrives.
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