I'm Waiting for the Man
The Velvet Underground
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I'm waiting for my man Twenty-six dollars in my hand Up to Lexington, one, two, five Feel sick and dirty, more dead than alive I'm waiting for my man Hey, white boy, what you doin' uptown? Hey, white boy, you chasin' our women around? Oh pardon me sir, it's the furthest from my mind I'm just lookin' for a dear, dear friend of mine I'm waiting for my man Here he comes, he's all dressed in black Beat up shoes and a big straw hat He's never early, he's always late First thing you learn is that you always gotta wait I'm waiting for my man, ah work it now Up to a brownstone, up three flights of stairs Everybody body's pinned you, but nobody cares He's got the works, gives you sweet taste Ah then you gotta split because you got no time to waste I'm waiting for my man Baby don't you holler, darlin' don't you bawl and shout I'm feeling good, you know I'm gonna work it on out I'm feeling good, I feel oh so fine Until tomorrow, but that's just some other time I'm waiting for my man, walk it home
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10 facts about this song
Original Artists"I'm Waiting for the Man" is originally a song by The Velvet Underground from their 1967 debut album, "The Velvet Underground & Nico."
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Lou Reed's RoleThe song was written by Lou Reed, who was the principal songwriter and lead vocalist of The Velvet Underground.
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Nico's InvolvementNico, a German singer and model, was a collaborator on the debut album, but she did not perform on the track "I’m Waiting for the Man."
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Challenging SubjectThe song's lyrics reference a man going to buy heroin from a dealer, making its content quite controversial during the time of its release.
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InspirationLou Reed said in interviews that he drew inspiration for the song from his own experiences and observations in New York City's drug culture.
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David Bowie's CoverDavid Bowie covered "I'm Waiting for the Man" numerous times throughout his career, including a version on his 1973 album "Pin Ups."
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InfluenceThe influence of "I’m Waiting for the Man" is significant. It has been hailed as one of the greatest songs of all time and has been widely covered by artists from various genres.
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Musically SimpleDespite its heavy subject, the song is simply structured, with two chords, played on a repeating riff.
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Live PerformancesThe Velvet Underground often performed "I’m Waiting for the Man" in concert, and it was one of their most popular songs live.
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Album Infamy"The Velvet Underground & Nico" continues to be regarded as one of the most influential rock albums of all time, despite initial poor sales and widespread indifference or hostility from contemporary critics.
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