I'm the Man
Joe Jackson
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Pretty soon now Why 'know I'm gonna make a comeback And like the birds and the bees in the trees It's a sure-fire smash I'll speak To the masses throughout the media And if you got anything to say to me You can say it with cash 'Cause I got the trash and you got the cash So baby we should get along fine So give me all your money Cause I know you think I'm funny Can't you hear me laughing Can't you see me smile I'm the man I'm the man that gave you the hula-hoop I'm the man I'm the man that gave you the yo-yo Kung fu That was one of my good ones Well what's a few broken bones When we all know it's good clean fun Skateboards I've almost made them respectable You see I can't always get through to you So I go for your son I had a giant rubber shark And it really made a mark Didja looka looka lookit alla blood Give me all your money Cause I know you think I'm funny Can't you hear me laughing Can't you see me smile I'm the man I'm the man that gave you the hula-hoop I'm the man I'm the man that gave you the yo-yo Right now I think I'm gonna plan a new trend Because the line on the graph's getting low And we can't have that And you think you're immune But I can sell you anything Anything from a thin safety pin To a pork pie hat Cause I got the trash and you got the cash So baby we should get along fine So give me all your money Cause I know you think I'm funny Can't you hear me laughing Can't you see me smile I'm the man I'm the man that gave you the hula-hoop I'm the man I'm the man that gave you the yo-yo
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Written by: David Ian Jackson
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10 facts about this song
Album Information"I'm the Man" is the title track from Joe Jackson's second studio album, released in 1979.
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Song Place in DiscographyRight after the success of his debut album, "Look Sharp!", "I'm The Man" further confirmed Joe Jackson's talent in the new wave scene of late seventies.
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Genre"I'm the Man" is a blend of new wave, post-punk, and pop music, which was quite popular during the late 70s and early 80s.
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SongwritingThe song was written by Joe Jackson himself. It's characterized by its catchy rhythm and satirical lyrics that criticize consumerism and the music industry.
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Usage in Popular CultureThe song is used as the theme song for the television show "The Norm Show" from 1999 to 2001.
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Critical ReceptionCritics have often praised the song for its witty lyrics and classic rock 'n' roll song structure, considering it as one of the high points of Jackson's early career.
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Live PerformancesOver four decades since its release, "I'm the Man" still remains a staple in Joe Jackson's live concerts, making it a fan favorite.
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Cover VersionsThe ska band Special Beat, formed by members of The Specials and The English Beat, covered "I'm The Man" on their live album in 1992.
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Lyrics InsightsSome critics view the song as an indictment of record companies that try to manufacture hit songs, reflective of Jackson's own experiences in the music industry.
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LegacyBoth the song and the album have been influential in shaping new wave music, which emerged as a dominant genre in the years following their release. The song continues to be popular among lovers of classic rock and new wave music.
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