Lyrics
you want to be the man
You aspire to be the dominant figure or leader.
you want to be the man
Reiteration of the desire to be a significant figure.
you want to be the man
Continued emphasis on the desire to be a prominent individual.
but you don't know if you can
You have the ambition but are uncertain if you can achieve it.
do you know that you will be a hit
Questioning whether you are aware that success is imminent.
do you know that you're gonna get it
Asking if you are aware that you will achieve what you desire.
do you know........
Continuation of questioning, possibly about self-awareness or confidence.
that you're gonna be the one who gets it all
You will be the one who attains success and accomplishes everything.
you want to be the man
Expressing the desire to be a capable and accomplished individual.
who does it like I can
You want to perform at a high level, comparable to the speaker.
you want to be the one
Desire to be the chosen one or stand out in a particular way.
but you dont know if you can
Similar to line 4, uncertain about the ability to achieve the desired status.
and you ain't gonna get it for free
Achieving success will not come without effort or cost.
and you ain't gonna get it from me
The speaker won't be the source of your success or support in achieving it.
so you might as well get down on your knees
Suggesting humility and a willingness to make sacrifices to achieve your goals.
if you believe
If you genuinely believe in your aspirations, be humble and work hard.
that your gonna be the one who gets it all
Reiteration that you will be the one who achieves everything.
you want to be the one who's got the whole world in his hands
Desire to have control or influence over a vast scope, symbolized by the world.
you want to be the one who's got the whole world in his hands
Repetition of the desire to have significant influence globally.
you want to be the one who is the one
Expressing the desire to be the ultimate or most significant individual.
who is the one, who is the one
Further emphasis on being the singular and unparalleled individual.
who is the one?
Possibly questioning the identity or characteristics of the ultimate individual.
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