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The upbeat, bass-driven “The Man” is The Killers’s first new song in five years and the lead single from their fifth album Wonderful Wonderful.
It was the last song recorded for the album and began as some fun in the studio, which is what lead to its fun and upbeat nature. However, despite of this...
[Verse 1]
I know the score like the back of my hand
Them other boys, I don't give a damn
They kiss on the ring, I carry the crown
Nothing can break, nothing can break me down
Don't need no advice, I got a plan (Ooh-ooh)
I know the direction, the lay of the land (Ooh-ooh)
I know the score like the back of my hand
Them other boys, I don't give a damn
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm the man, come round
No-no-nothing can break, no-nothing can break me down
I'm the man, come round and
No-no-nothing can break, you can't break me down
[Chorus]
I got gas in the tank
I got money in the bank
I got news for you baby
You're looking at the man (Looking at the man)
I got skin in the game
I got a household name
I got news for you baby, you're looking at the man
[Verse 2]
When it comes to Friday, I always earn (Ooh-ooh)
Don't try to teach me, I got nothing to learn
'Cause baby I'm gifted
You see what I mean?
USDA certified lean
[Pre-Chorus]
I'm the man, come round
No-no-nothing can break, you can't break me down
[Chorus]
I got gas in the tank
I got money in the bank
I got news for you baby
You're looking at the man (Looking at the man)
I got skin in the game
I don't feel no pain
I got news for you baby, you're looking at the man
[Post-Chorus]
Who's the man? Who's the man?
I'm the man, I'm the man
Who's the man with the plan?
I'm the man (Looking at the man)
Who's the man? Who's the man?
I'm the man, I'm the man
Who's the man with the plan?
I'm the man
[Interlude]
I'm the man (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
I'm the man (Ooh-ooh-ooh)
[Chorus]
I got gas in the tank
I got money in the bank
I got news for you baby
You're looking at the man (Looking at the man)
I got skin in the game
Headed to the hall of fame
I got news for you baby, you're looking at the man
[Bridge]
Right hand to God
First in command
My testimony, when I take the stand
[Post-Chorus]
Who's the man? Who's the man?
I'm the man, I'm the man
Who's the man with the plan?
I'm the man (Looking at the man)
Who's the man? Who's the man?
I'm the man, I'm the man
Who's the man with the plan?
I'm the man
[Outro]
I don't give a damn
I'm the man
Haa! Ha-ah!
The Man was written by Ricky West & Robert “Kool” Bell & Ronnie Vannucci Jr. & Jacknife Lee & Dennis Thomas & Robert Spike Mickens & Khalis Bayyan & Donald Boyce & Otha Nash & Brandon Flowers & Claydes Smith & Mark Stoermer & George Brown & Dave Keuning.
The Man was produced by Erol Alkan & Jacknife Lee.
The Killers released The Man on Wed Jun 14 2017.
Sonically, it’s pretty funky, funkier than we’ve ever done before. It was the last song written for the record so it doesn’t share a lot of commonality with the other songs on the album, there’s nothing really like it. It was a welcome surprise for us. It brought out some influences that I’ve alway...