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 Artist: Weekend Title: Be A Man Genre(s): Pop, Synthpop, Rock-Pop Length: 3:15 Writers: D.Blue-Conners, R.Hamilton, B.Holmes Producer: Andrew Watt Label: Five Pesky Kids From The Album: Welcome to the Real World Be A Man is a song by British-Irish pop group Weekend. The song was released worldwide on September 30th 2019 and serves as the third single from their upcoming third studio album, "Welcome to the Real World", set for release in late 2019. Like the project's first singles, "Victory" and "Our Song", it too showcases a natural progression in Weekend's sound, retaining their 80's inspired pop-rock sounds. The track is noted for having a heavy, rock influenced electric guitar buildup and solo during the chorus. The song was written by Dustyn Blue-Conners, Riley Hamilton and Billy Holmes and produced by Andrew Watt, who also produced their precious single. "Be A Man" is noted for being a politically charged anthem, pushing the envelope for Weekend and their socially-conscious music. The lyrics of the track challenge bigots within society as well as the concept of toxic masculinity. The boys question society's ideas of what it is to be a man; mentally, emotionally and in terms of sexuality. The core of the track was written by Dustyn Blue-Conners and Billy Holmes, with Blue-Conners crafting the melody on his acoustic guitar. Weekend have always been seen as a forward-thinking, liberal and modern group - representing diversity among races and sexuality as well as making the bulk of their songs gender neutral, straying away from male and female pronouns. Dustyn and Billy, the LGBTQ+ members of the band, set out to create a song that challenges their oppressors, becoming an anthem for their LGBTQ+ fans. The entire theme of the forthcoming album is the ugly truth of the world and entering adulthood within it. Dustyn and Billy believed the song to be a strong contender for inclusion, therefore presenting it to the remaining members of the group for comment. Riley Hamilton then penned additional lyrics for the song. Billy Holmes wrote:"We've always pushed the boat out when it comes to the lyrics of our songs. We write everything and have a certain high standard. Even aside from quality lyricism, we always make sure that we are as inclusive as possible and that we use our music to promote positive messages that we believe in. Forget my Twitter personality, forget all of our human struggles, at the end of the day Weekend stand for love and acceptance. This song really encompasses that and not in a sugarcoated way. We've been a little more reserved in the past but we've grown as artists and individuals. This album is far more mature. We're saying what HAS to be said. The landscape of the world we live in is absolutely dire. It's filled with hate and ignorance. Yeah, we have a lot of songs that are just for fun and we hope fans use them as a form of escapism but for this one, we had to go hard or go home. No fluffy, cutesy song could tackle the subjects of homophobia and the toxic masculinity that millions harbour. This is Weekend saying that we've had enough. We're spreading love while simultaneously fighting back. I'd also just like to thank the other members of the group for being constant allies and joining this fight with us." Critical reception for "Be A Man" has been mostly positive upon release with many highlighting the pro-gay themes throughout the lyrics, Weekend's continuous growth as writers as well as the experimentation within the production - combining heavy rock and pop with an Eighties infliction. Brittany Spanos of Rolling Stone wrote that the song "refreshingly combats anti-gay bias and shines a light upon the mental struggles that young men are facing today" before adding that "despite it's heavy sentiment, Weekend keep their cool edge intact with a relentless thumping rhythm and booming chorus". Hugh McIntyre of Forbes found the song "surprisingly slick just as it is totally chaotic". Mike Wass of Idolator commended the group for their efforts and dubbed it as "Weekend's most important and political song to date" before calling it a "brave but much welcomed move". Justin Kirkland of Esquire praised the allyship shown and wrote that the band are "a melting pot of glorious humans from all walks of life" and that the track "reminds us of why Weekend are a tour de force in the pop world".
Be A ManAllBillyDustynOscarRileyScottYou really should see me when you're not around
I'm the king of the castle, I run this town
Can't fit in your puzzle, my edges are obscure
Waiting for the Trojans to come knock down my door
I don't just want to be me when the coast is clear
Gonna need you and your acid army to disappearYeah, we all get a little broken up and beat
So why are you bending the rules and calling it weak?
Should I grunt and flex, suppress it all and "man up"?
Don't mean to rock your boat but that phrase sucks
Screaming about sensitivity, guess you'd know about that
Who breaks a cold sweat about a Queen and his handbag?Oh, was that too much?
Oh, did a nerve get touched?Always saying something without really saying nothing
For someone so ignorant, you really give a damn
Arguments with unclear meanings, I'm caught in between and
I can't change a thing as this is who I am
Seem to know everything so, can you help me with something?
What the hell does it mean to be a man?
What the hell does it mean to be a man?Yes, I really could be the little hero of the hour
But I'm locked away at the top of your dark age tour
Never answer my questions 'cause you know you'll crumble
I don't want more storms, sick and tired of the rumble
And it's always the same old shhh but a different day
Let's straighten this out, it's a-okay to be gay!Oh, were your pearls clutched?
Oh, do I even give a ....?Always saying something without really saying nothing
For someone so ignorant, you really give a damn
Arguments with unclear meanings, I'm caught in between and
I can't change a thing as this is who I am
Seem to know everything so, can you help me with something?
What the hell does it mean to be a man?
What the hell does it mean to be a man?Don't know why you have to sit and scrutinise
I'm sure you'd rather go on and live your life
It's totally fine, you really shouldn't worry about me
Why don't you step outside, go get yourself a hobby?
No, I don't need to put you under the microscope
Had you figured out from all the hate that you spoke
Another sad case but things can always change
Hope you get better but don't rain on our paradeAlways saying something without really saying nothing
For someone so ignorant, you really give a damn
Arguments with unclear meanings, I'm caught in between and
I can't change a thing as this is who I am
Seem to know everything so, can you help me with something?
What the hell does it mean to be a man?
What the hell does it mean to be a man?Always saying something without really saying nothing
For someone so ignorant, you really give a damn
Arguments with unclear meanings, I'm caught in between and
I can't change a thing as this is who I am
Seem to know everything so, can you help me with something?
What the hell does it mean to be a man?
What the hell does it mean to be a man?Oh, did a nerve get touched?Can Be Compared To:
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     WEEKEND: BILLY • DUSTYN • OSCAR • RILEY • SCOTT
PUBLIC WARNING: BEAU • CARTER LEE • JAKE • MYLES • ZANDER
THE STAT NERDS: BRIAN • CHRISTOPHER
THE ZONE: BLAKE • CHRIS • JASON • LIAM
JOSHUA GRIMMIE • LINCOLN • LAYLA • MERCEDES • MICHELLE GREEN
ANDREA • DENEIL • CHICAGO NOBODY • BLOOM • SONNY • VICTORIA BLACK
REUBEN • ELLIE-GRACE SUMMERS • ALFIE SUMMERS • MICAH DELISLE
JAMIE JACKSON • KONSTANTIN • FAYETTE • SAYYID |
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