I'm a Man
From Childhood Innocence to Adult Passion: Unveiling the Essence of 'I'm a Man'
Lyrics
Now when I was a little boy,
Reflecting on childhood, the speaker recalls being a little boy.
At the age of five,
Specifically, at the age of five, a formative period in the speaker's life.
I had somethin' in my pocket,
The speaker had something valuable in his pocket during his youth.
Keep a lot of folks alive.
This valuable item symbolically kept many people alive.
Now I'm a man,
The speaker now asserts his maturity, claiming to be a man.
Made twenty-one,
Having reached the age of twenty-one, a milestone of adulthood.
You know baby,
Addressing a woman, suggesting the potential for enjoyable experiences.
We can have a lot of fun.
The speaker expresses the prospect of having a lot of fun together.
I'm a man,
Reiterating the speaker's identity as a man.
I spell M-A-N... man.
Spelling out "M-A-N" to emphasize and assert his manhood.
All you pretty women,
Addressing a group of attractive women.
Stand in line,
Suggesting that these women form a line, perhaps for attention or pursuit.
I can make love to you baby,
Expressing the speaker's ability to make love within a short period.
In an hour's time.
Indicating the efficiency and prowess in romantic pursuits.
I'm a man,
Reaffirming the speaker's identity as a man.
I spell M-A-N... man.
Repeating the spelling of "M-A-N" for emphasis.
I goin' back down,
Announcing a return to Kansas, suggesting a journey or quest.
To Kansas to
Referencing a specific location, adding geographical context to the narrative.
Bring back the second cousin,
Mentioning the intention to bring back a second cousin, Little John the conqueroo.
Little John the conqueroo.
Introducing a character, potentially symbolic, associated with conquest.
I'm a man,
Reasserting the speaker's identity as a man.
I spell M-A-N... man.
Reiterating the spelling of "M-A-N."
The line I shoot,
Referring to a skill or action, indicating precision in the speaker's endeavors.
Will never miss,
Expressing confidence in never missing the target.
The way I make love to 'em,
Describing the irresistible nature of the speaker's lovemaking.
They can't resist.
Highlighting the compelling and alluring quality of the speaker's approach.
I'm a man,
Reaffirming the speaker's identity as a man.
I spell M-A-N... man.
Final repetition of spelling "M-A-N" to conclude the song.
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