21st Century Man

by Brendan Rowdy

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about

This song is about the World I would like to see & how I think Men should behave.
From world leaders downwards, there's a lot of toxic masculinity around these days. But thats not me & my friends! We are nice & treat people right.
I had a lot of fun with pro-nouns & tenses in this song.
It has a Theramin (for extra 21st Century-ness) AND a freakin' bass clarinet! Joy.
The washboard was my Mums toy when she was a kid. :)

lyrics

I, am a Man
And I do, the Best I can
To make The World, a brighter place,
With fine music, and good grace.
I cook food for my friends
And I dance until the End
‘Cause I, am a Man

Men must respect woman and girls.
Please may I take you for a twirl?
Pay you, the same as me!
Together we’ll smash The Patriarchy.
I say “Fair play to gay & trans
We stand with you against The Man!”
‘Cause They, are all Humans

I don’t have much of a Plan.
Except to see more foreign lands.
Please can we help, those refugees!
Just think: What if it were me!?!
Let’s melt down all the guns
And instead feed Everyone
'Cause we can be better Humans

I, am just some Man
And I do, what I can
To make The World, less scary.
Never vote for a Tory!
I’d give my soul just to see,
A world where Everyone is free.
But, I am just a Man….

credits

released December 23, 2023
Written & Recorded by Brendan Rowdy
Mixed & Mastered by Ralph Stokes @ Blueleaf Studios, Newcastle

Vocals, Double Bass & Guitar - Brendan Rowdy
Cajon, Washboard, Triangle & Shaker - John Hirst
Bass Clarinet & Additional Guitar - Adam Sams
Theramin - William South