Hey Man (Now You're Really Living)
Eels
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Do you know what it's like, to fall on the floor Cry your guts out, 'till you got no more Hey man, now you're really living Have you ever made love to a beautiful girl Made you feel like it's not such a bad world Hey man, now you're really living Now you're really giving everything (oh sha la la) And you really can't be wrong, you're game (oh sha la la) Now you're really living, what this life is all about Well I just saw the sun rise over the hill Never used to give me much of a thrill Hey man, now I'm really living Do you know what it's like, to care too much 'Bout someone that you're never gonna get to touch Hey man, now you're really living Have you ever sat down in the fresh cut grass Thought about the moment and when it will pass Hey man, now you're really living Now you're really giving everything (oh sha la la) And you really can't be wrong, you're game (oh sha la la) Now you're really living, what this life is all about Now what would you say if I told you that Every one thing's your crazy old cat Hey man, now you're really living Do you know what it's like, to fall on the floor Cry your guts out, 'till you got no more Hey man, now you're really living Have you ever made love to a beautiful girl Made you feel like it's not such a bad world Hey man, now you're really living Do you know what it's like, to fall on the floor Cry your guts out, 'till you got no more Hey man, now you're really living Well I just saw the sun rise over the hill Never used to give me much of a thrill Hey man, now I'm really living
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Written by: MARK O. EVERETT
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12 facts about this song
Band Origination"Hey Man (Now You're Really Living)" is a song released by the American alternative rock band, "Eels."
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Album AssociationThis song is part of the Eels' sixth album "Blinking Lights and Other Revelations," which was released in April 2005.
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Song ThemeThe song contemplates life’s ups and downs, exploring both joy and sadness. It indicates an appreciation of happiness once we’ve experienced sadness to contrast against.
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Popular UsageEels' "Hey Man (Now You're Really Living)" was prominently featured in an advertisement for the BBC's coverage of the 2018 FIFA World Cup.
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Song DurationThe song has a duration of approximately 3 minutes and 2 seconds, making it one of the shorter tracks on the "Blinking Lights and Other Revelations" album.
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Chart Performance"Hey Man (Now You're Really Living)" was a modest commercial success for Eels. It reached number 39 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Main ArtistThe main artist behind Eels, and thus this song, is Mark Oliver Everett (known as E), who is the lead singer, songwriter, and multi-instrumentalist.
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Song Genres"Hey Man (Now You're Really Living)" is a blend of various music genres including indie rock, alternative rock, and baroque pop.
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Specific LyricsThe song includes the lyrics "Do you know what it’s like to care too much ‘bout someone that you’re never going to get to touch", revealing a sense of one-sided love or unrequited feelings.
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Cover VersionsDespite its popularity, there are very few known cover versions of this song, implying its uniqueness and distinctive sound.
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Musical StyleThe song features a prominent brass section, and its upbeat tempo is atypical compared to many of the Eels' other songs which often have a slower, more melancholic tone.
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Insight via InterviewsIn an interview, E mentioned that he wrote "Hey Man (Now You're Really Living)" during a moment of happiness after a long period of depression, embodying the genuine feeling of joy.
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