I'm the man - IanR original

IanR · March 01, 2014, 04:57:34 AM

Here's a new one for you.

Its a ballad about a fellow who recently got a job and lauded it over everyone else. It is NOT based on my reality.

The guitar is a Cole Clark acoustic. All the other sounds come from my MicroKorg synth. Except voice which comes out of me - I would like you to imagine Frank Sinatra singing this during his "Reprise" years. If only.........

I hope you like it.

I'm the man
©Words and music by Ian Robertson 19/2/2014

Intro

Verse 1
Let me introduce myself
I'm the man
I've been chosen over you
I'm the man
You have all had your chance
I'm the man
There's nothing you can do

Chorus
We'll work together but I'll tell you what to do
You must work to my plan
It's all for the team, It's not about you
You must do your best for the man

Verse 2
Let me tell you who I am
I'm the man
You'll get the worst work to do
'cause I'm the man
I'm sorry if I upset you plans
I'm the man
There's nothing you can do

Chorus
We'll work together but I'll tell you what to do
You must work to my plan
It's all for the team, It's not about you
You must do your best for the man

Middle
You might have some ambition
You might want to be the man
You'll have to lose your inhibitions
But I don't think you can
'cause I'm the man

Outro

Bluesberry · March 01, 2014, 09:51:12 AM

Spooky kind of ballad going on, a bit of a cowboy singalong feel at places, but dark as the open plains at night, when the moon is hidden behind the earth, then the cool middle lifts it up for a brief moment.....very cool song. Totally original, very enjoyable to listen to, great song.