Name: Only A Man
Channel: John Taylor
Description: Free MP3 download. Richard Yandle was sitting at the Gypsy coffeehouse in Tulsa, writing the 1st verse. He asked me to put music to it, I encouraged and collaborated, and a couple hours later, this rough mix was came out.

Only A Man

John Taylor

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Richard Yandle was sitting at the Gypsy coffeehouse in Tulsa, writing the 1st verse. He asked me to put music to it, I encouraged and collaborated, and a couple hours later, this rough mix was came out.

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John Taylor

Acoustic guitar & piano based songs. These are storyteller tunes, lyrics-driven, emotionally charged, never bubblegum. Lemme know if it makes you feel? Thank

"Music that talks to you, your dreams, your hopes, your desires..."

Song Info

Genre

Country • Country General

Charts

Peak #164

Peak in subgenre #58

Author

John Taylor

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October 22, 2003

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MP3

MP3 3.5 MB • 128 kbps • 3:50

Story behind the song

You'd have to listen to the song and find out what it means to you... For me, it's about doing one's best, while recognizing human limitations. You'd have to ask Richard what HE had in mind when he started. 
 
As was said, this is a rough mix done just after the song was written.

Lyrics

Journey through the spirit gate 
And open your minds clear. 
Realize your destiny, fate, 
And forget about those fears. 
 
Clean the table for your next meal, 
And fold your blankets right. 
Remember how it makes you feel 
When you see (look at) the stars at night. 
 
CHORUS:        When you finish all these things 
                And you begin to understand 
                Open up your heart and sing    
                I am only a man. 
 
Go work your fingers to the bone 
Every single day 
So that when you finally make it home 
You can watch your children play. 
 
Go make right what youâ€™ve done wrong, 
Do it with a grin. 
Listen close as I sing this song 
Living life... is not a sin. 
 
        REPEAT CHORUS 
 
Go chase a comet by its tail 
And whistle a Dixie tune 
Climb aboard and set your sail 
Iâ€™ll meet up with you real soon 
 
Drink the wine of your life 
And savor each drop 
Forget in your mind (you just might have) 
That you ever wanted to stop. 
 
        REPEAT CHORUS 
 
Ride your horses like the wind 
And climb the mountain top 
Think about how your life has been 
And pray it never stops

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