I'M A MAN

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WARNING! LETHAL LEVELS OF VOCODER WAS USED IN THE MAKING OF THIS TUNE!

I have weird spots where the vocoder doesn't come in when it should. I don't know why, but there's also that strange buzz at the very end of the song. It happens sometimes when one of my synth sounds is thinking, I think.

Oh well, another robot love song (through the eyes of a machine with human parts) dedicated to my wife (human).

Thanks for listening.

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Lyrics

I'M A MAN
I'M A MAN
AND I UNDERSTAND
JUST HOW LUCKY
THAT I AM

I'M A MAN
I'M A MAN
AND I UNDERSTAND
JUST HOW LUCKY
THAT I AM

I PAY THE BILLS
YOU FIX THE MEALS
I CLEAN MY PLATE
AND YOU ALWAYS
LOOK SO GREAT

I'M UP AT DAWN
I CUT THE LAWN
YOU ARE A PRIZE
A LOVELY JEWEL
SPARKLING
IN MY EYES

I'M A MAN
I'M A MAN
AND I UNDERSTAND
JUST HOW LUCKY
THAT I AM

I'M A MAN
I'M A MAN
AND I UNDERSTAND
JUST HOW LUCKY
THAT I AM

BRING HOME THE CASH
TAKE OUT THE TRASH
WALK IN THE DOOR
AND GET THAT
JUICY KISS
I BEEN
WAITING FOR

YOUR SMILING FACE
LIGHTS UP THE PLACE
YOU MADE MY DAY
AND
ALL
THE
BAD STUFF
GOES AWAY

I PAY THE BILLS
YOU FIX THE MEALS
I CLEAN MY PLATE
AND YOU ALWAYS
LOOK SO GREAT

I'M UP AT DAWN
I CUT THE LAWN
YOU ARE A PRIZE
A LOVELY JEWEL
SPARKLING
IN MY EYES

I'M A MAN
AND I UNDERSTAND

I'M A MAN
AND I UNDERSTAND

Song Stats

Hits: 3847
Comments: 72
Fans: 51
Plays: 370
Downloads: 99

Uploaded: Aug 09, 2010 - 06:19:09 PM
Last Updated: Aug 09, 2010 - 06:19:09 PM Last Played: Feb 10, 2019 - 10:44:20 PM

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Hardware:

Hondo II elictric bass (black and scratchy), AMPEG bass amp, a new black Bank of America credit card pick, RAT pedal, Samson r11 mic, android reasoning

Software:

GarageBand

Comments

bud	bud said 3119 days ago (August 9th, 2010)
	Are we not men? Well I guess you know you are - and that's a good thing. Killer track there Bob - excellent synths and darn if those voice lessons don't continue to pay off. Really digging reading the Devo book - many thanks. Check out my latest song called mixer 2

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3119 days ago (August 9th, 2010)
	Are we not men? Thanks bud, those 4 singing lessons were a killer. Hardest month of my life. Devo Book - I figured you'd dig the book. We're all Devo. Check out my latest song called Draw

alackbass	alackbass said 3119 days ago (August 9th, 2010)
	I'M A MAN That bass line is awesome (and I rarely use that word). You're the man Bob! This is an automatic download! Check out my latest song called Mean Miss Teacher

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3119 days ago (August 9th, 2010)
	Download Thank you Andrew, I originally wrote a bass line on the keys, but when I tried to play it on the black and scratchy, I messed up and came up with something that I thought was cooler. Glad you liked it! Thanks for downloading. That's the coolest! Bob Check out my latest song called Draw

papag	papag said 3119 days ago (August 9th, 2010)
	That man is funnnnnkeeeee Groovy n freaky... dig the lyrics and the vocal tone. Check out my latest song called Nowhere to Feel Safe

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	funnnkkkeeeeee Groovy n freaky.... are there any alternatives? Thanks for listening! Bob Check out my latest song called Draw

fasteddie	fasteddie said 3119 days ago (August 9th, 2010)
	Oh yeah This is so groovy! Sooooo stylin'! Excellent vocals and lyrics. Great kickin synth work. Awesome! Check out my latest song called On Borrowed Time

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	Painful Headphones I can't imagine what this sounds like in YOUR headphones! Lol! Thanks for noticing my kickin synths! 'ppreciate it! Bob Check out my latest song called Draw

Vic Holman	Vic Holman said 3119 days ago (August 9th, 2010)
	very manly your the king of robot love songs, and of course electro-pop. cool toney textures through out. if you hadn't said anything about the buzz at the end... i would of thought of it as robo-man getting all staticy with his human parts all a tingle Check out my latest song called Feeding The Sharks

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	Buzz at the end? What are you talking about? That's where Robo-man was getting all staticy with his human parts all a tingle! Thanks for always supporting my robot love songs! Bob Check out my latest song called Draw

particledots	particledots said 3119 days ago (August 9th, 2010)
	Nothing wrong with robots or vocoders (or humans for that matter) fab stuff bob Check out my latest song called I caught my scarf in the sputnik

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	Nothing Wrong With Humans! LOL! Thanks Bryn Check out my latest song called Draw

magnatone	magnatone said 3119 days ago (August 9th, 2010)
	You're A Man very manly - vocoder meets slightly-depressed-robo-in-love. love your musical brain bob. Check out my latest song called Hallelujah (Leonard Cohen) and Variations

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	Manly Man with a jangling robot hard drive of over 8 meg of ram and a 2400 baud modem to boot! Check out my latest song called Draw

Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3119 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	Human Parts your humanoid wife is lucky to have a robostud to take out the trash and mow the lawn. Like the surprise additions. The new credit card pick really sparkles on this track. Check out my latest song called Go With What You Know, Do Your Best With the Rest

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	Defective Human Parts Thanks for your suggestions to replace the defective human parts with more reliable robot enhancements. When the robots destroy the humans, they'll probably spare your life because you have such great ideas, in fact, it will probably be your idea to wipe out the humans, 'John VanConner' if that's your real name..... Check out my latest song called Draw

cjdaley	cjdaley said 3119 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	m.a.n I always like it when a robot makes his human coming out. The song is everything you could expect from a 5xa song but done to perfection. The production is stellar, and, as to the buzz, it seems typical of an app on demo mode. I'm sure this song will get you a strong following of feminists. Check out my latest song called Big Bong Theory Overture (By the Monggz)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	m.a.n. Thanks cj - I did try to do a more polished production on this tune for some reason. As for the demo app, I'll have to see which app it is and buy the full version. In the words of our very own Simon and Miguel, "MacJams needs more robot sounds and t-shirts!" Check out my latest song called Draw

michaelkoppenheffer	michaelkoppenheffer said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	love this groove Even on my laptop speakers this sounds like an instant classic. The "wocka wocka" bassy sound is irresistable. And the irony of the robotic voice repeating "I'm a man" is hard to ignore. Vocoders are underrated in the age of Autotune, I think. Check out my latest song called Till the Tap Runs Dry (album version)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	Vocoders are underrated in the age of Autotune I love it! Thanks for the listen Michael. I chose the irresistible wocka wocka for good reasons.... A) it's irresistible. B) uhhh... Well, one good reason actually. I'm glad you like it and I'm glad the robot singing "I'm a man" caught your attention too. I thought it was kinda funny so I went with it! Bob Check out my latest song called Draw

Pete_NB	Pete_NB said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	I'm A Man Way to tap into your inner robot. Awesome riff right after the vocal intro. Good flow to the vocals as well, and the static at the end sounds like it should be there. Let the synths speak! Check out my latest song called One more One Shot

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	Let The Synths Speak! If there was a spokesperson for the synths, do you think I could be a candidate? Glad you like my riff. I try hard to please the humans. Check out my latest song called Draw

perceptualvortex	perceptualvortex said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	Wow Man, this is so good. The beat and synths blow me away. The vocals are what make me think Devo, and the whole sentiment sounds kinda Freezepop (the love/technology connection). The vocoder sounds really cool. And did I mention that I love those synths?? Great work here Bob! Check out my latest song called Mercury (RPM 6)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	Beats and Synths Thanks for the listen Dave. I know your love for beats and synths. Your latest tune is certainly a great showcase of beats and synths. I've played it 50 times since I downloaded it and it's got to be your finest to date. Check out my latest song called Draw

Calchas	Calchas said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	Ha ha! If I am cut, do I not bleed? If I stub my toe, do I not cuss? Yes... We are indeed men. And yes... this is an awesomely FUN tune Bob! Be well friend! Check out my latest song called STARLIGHT

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	What Where You Walk You might hurt yourself! Thanks Michael Check out my latest song called Draw

CIASM_ZENABI_	CIASM_ZENABI_ said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	hey man really cool groove and feel. catchy all round stuff. very very good posting. enjoyed it a lot. cheers Check out my latest song called GLOWING IN THE DARK (2012 REMIX)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	Hey Man Thanks for listening to my groove. I'm happy that you enjoyed it. Bob Check out my latest song called Draw

kingbee	kingbee said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	we are the robots Great sqwelchy bass line Bob and a real funky groove to it and your words and vox are great too. Are american credit card picks better than normal picks? :-) Anyway cool stuff as always cheers Check out my latest song called No expense spared

five_extra_arms

five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)

I'm In Debt To My Credit Cards
I like a big guitar pick for when I play the bass. One day about 20 years ago I cut up a credit card to destroy it and as I did it I thought, "Waitaminit! This is about the same size and shape as my $1.25 pick that I just split!" So ever since then I've cut up my credit cards, making 3 good picks each. I'm not helping the economy, but I am giving back to the community through the gift of music. LOL!

Thanks King

Check out my latest song called Draw

tempie

tempie said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)

keywords: man
you are the camille paglia of MJ

love the bass, and that little r&b break. also really like your consistency, your themes are often about cyborgs and your music has a cyborg characteristic too, startlingly human in places - your vocals, the funk step here and there, the lyrics - and machine like in others - the synths, the bass. yeah i know, about as profound as a freshman term paper but it's true, you make real cyborg music.

great illustration too!

Check out my latest song called The Double Helix

five_extra_arms

five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)

REAL Cyborg Music
Thanks Tempie. Sometimes I think it's a curse, so it's great to hear that somewhere out there is someone who appreciates another twist on the old Pinnochio story of a wooden boy who wants to be real. I love your comments "startlingly human..." LOL! I try!

Your profoundity is appreciated. Who's Camille? Is she struggling to get MacJams to let her print t-shirts too?

Ruby did the drawing of daddy. I just vectorized it and put it in a hostile environment with lasers shooting around it.

Check out my latest song called Draw

moorlandt	moorlandt said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	macho gender Oh boy, you surely know how to write a song. What a great attitude this track, Bob. Extremely well arranged and sang with a pose of a real man. No discussion about that gender. It's a download (to be played whenever I'm in deep doubt). Check out my latest song called Free (remix)

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	Pose of a real man Thanks Walter! I can only imagine how this song would sound if you sang it with your deep and manly vocal pipes. We'd need to upgrade MacJams to compensate for all the testosterone! Let me know when you want to GB file! Bob Check out my latest song called Draw

moorlandt	moorlandt said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	éhé that song fits your voice perfectly, Bob. A testosterone overdose would make it an ugly bodybuilder. Check out my latest song called Free (remix)

tf10music	tf10music said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	A Man This needs to be on the soundtrack to a movie, in a scene where it shows a slow-mo of people walking. Love the bass, and the vocals. The latter have this scornful lilt that makes them irresistible. They remind me of Highway 61 Revisited era Dylan in that respect. Great work Check out my latest song called If The Body Fades

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	Slow Mo Thanks for the comments. I dig the idea of Bob Dylan being visited by robots. Check out my latest song called Draw

Heroin_Marys	Heroin_Marys said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	? This track is forgettable and racist. Check out my latest song called Bad Robot

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	Forgettable Racist Thanks Mary. Don't you owe us a season finale or something? Check out my latest song called Draw

crissew

crissew said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)

Oh Yeah Robot Love
Very cool rhythm track going on here. Love the squelchy synth in there (or is an effected bass?) I like the phrasing and the vocals in this. I think I would vary the vocal effect a bit though. It loses something when it is through the entire song. I would use if for the parts when the song drops away (no percussion). Then go with a different sound for the rest. Cool as is, I just thought that may add even more interest.

Check out my latest song called Runnin' On Empty

five_extra_arms

five_extra_arms said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)

Stephen Hawking
He said the same thing about my vocals, but I reminded him of the WARNING at the top of the page!!

Seriously, I started out with just the vocoder on the "I'm a man" parts and then was strong armed by a couple of my bandmates to pour on a heavier dose of robot. Well my friend, it's not every day you hear that kind of thing. I liked it so much better with more robot that a single tear fell out of my human eye and rolled down my shiny torso leaving a corrosive rust track that froze me dead in my tracks. Lucky for me, a friendly gal from Kansas with a sweet mop of a Cairn Terrorist found me and lubed me up. I grabbed my bass guitar and stomped on my RAT pedal and the rest is rock n roll history.

Thanks a lot for listening. I appreciate your thoughts.

Bob

Check out my latest song called Draw

crissew	crissew said 3117 days ago (August 11th, 2010)
	LOL Who am I to argue with a tear shedding robot with a human eye? Sounds great as is. I would keep some WD40 in your utility panel for emergencies like that. Check out my latest song called Runnin' On Empty

Char	Char said 3118 days ago (August 10th, 2010)
	I loved that, Bob, because it is so perfectly "human". There was a man standing in line at the pearly gate under the sign, Not Henpecked. He said his wife told him to stand there. Big Smile for you. Great song. :) Check out my latest song called Bound, v2. w Music by Dirigent

lavalamp	lavalamp said 3118 days ago (August 11th, 2010)
	There you are The drum loop is from "Hand colored photograph". Nice use. Like how you rock the vox at 2:15-ish. I wrote on fb that you look like that guy on American Pickers. Hope to see you around more often. LL Check out my latest song called The Shallow People

RAVENS	RAVENS said 3117 days ago (August 11th, 2010)
	Neato To me, different is always cool. Gotta appreciate a robot love song, especially when it's a dedication. Very nice use of synths & the effects add an awesome touch. Great stuff! RAVEN ;-) Check out my latest song called Tattooed Scars (w/ Sigmund, Scofugate, Rok41)

hackneybloke	hackneybloke said 3117 days ago (August 12th, 2010)
	you is the man cool track. Check out my latest song called If Symptoms Persist

ic42

ic42 said 3117 days ago (August 12th, 2010)

programmer, hacker, vo-coder
I see you slipping in and out of organic focus, a man, a machine, a little bit of both. And after watching the wonderful video of your wife in the triathlon, I can imagine the interface being an electro-chemical match made in heaven. Excellent weird-fi sound, very 5EA, upbeat singing and robomantic lyrics... gotta love it.

Check out my latest song called Mars à Oublier - 0x01

dave_b	dave_b said 3116 days ago (August 12th, 2010)
	I'M A MAN Robot love seems to be on the rise at MJ's judging by recent posts. Quirky synths and vocoder bring out the vibe perfectly. Vocals work well. Check out my latest song called Llarions Blues

TERRAPLANE	TERRAPLANE said 3116 days ago (August 12th, 2010)
	You the MAN Catchy tune!! Enjoyed,,Thanks for the DL Check out my latest song called Little Drummer Boy

billyfromphilly	billyfromphilly said 3116 days ago (August 12th, 2010)
	What A Man Catchy Tune... Hot Beat and good drum programming and breaks... I'm a Man and I under-stand !!! Check out my latest song called PhillyRockJam

sloparts	sloparts said 3116 days ago (August 12th, 2010)
	Very Cool both lyrics and vocals, not to mention the fantastic back tracks. Totally cool Bob. I love it. Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

Daugrin	Daugrin said 3116 days ago (August 12th, 2010)
	Smooth and Juicey! Bob you have grown so much! Can I still be your friend? I mean this is styling and those vocals work hard. So well done... Daug Check out my latest song called A.O.C.

ste	ste said 3116 days ago (August 12th, 2010)
	wow great rhythms here. top noises. love it Check out my latest song called songbreak

Skean	Skean said 3115 days ago (August 13th, 2010)
	Yep This is freaking cool, dig it A LOOOOT… Cheers Check out my latest song called Can You Hear Me?

jdholliday	jdholliday said 3115 days ago (August 13th, 2010)
	you win first prize for originality! Great creativity! Great Post! Check out my latest song called Please Help, Pride of NYC needs tracks!

lengold	lengold said 3115 days ago (August 13th, 2010)
	Tremendous Downloaded. Thanks. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called Decent Girl

Bob6stringer

Bob6stringer said 3115 days ago (August 14th, 2010)

Simply forceful- actually, perfect.
A really great track! So focused and punchy. Whoever you're singing to must really love this tune for the perfect little universe it creates for the duration of the listen. Amazing how the lyric repetition works not just as a hook but as a way to bracket-off the rest of the story. Just such a perfect thing this is.

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Lennon714	Lennon714 said 3112 days ago (August 16th, 2010)
	Firsties! First! Check out my latest song called Go With What You Know, Do Your Best With the Rest

awigze	awigze said 3112 days ago (August 16th, 2010)
	this is cool The tracks are light and airy, but a lot going on. excellent! love the sentiment too Check out my latest song called If You Can Hang On by Outtaorbit

awigze	awigze said 3097 days ago (August 31st, 2010)
	yups forgot to fav... not that I have to... you can't make me... nyah nyah... wait... whuduya doin? hey stop ... you can't.... uncle uncle!!!! Check out my latest song called If You Can Hang On by Outtaorbit

five_extra_arms	five_extra_arms said 3097 days ago (August 31st, 2010)
	Uncle Andy nyah nyah!! Thanks for the laugh and the fav! Check out my latest song called Draw

smokey bacon jnr	smokey bacon jnr said 3109 days ago (August 19th, 2010)
	buzzin' Great! Like the gentle sarcasm in the lyrics, works really well. And a fantastic buzzin' synth over a funkalicious bass. What more can we ask. Five extra points! Check out my latest song called Dubthing

echoroom	echoroom said 3109 days ago (August 20th, 2010)
	Robo love It's funny, having been away from the site for so long I can really hear how you've improved! The mix on this is great, and your voice sounds great, kinda yearning. You are a soft hearted little droid aren't you?..... Sounds like you used 8 arms on this one Check out my latest song called Light Sleeper

Diviner	Diviner said 3108 days ago (August 20th, 2010)
	Cool track Very listenable and love the sound. This is one of the best I've heard from you, its full of humour and well cunstructed. Nice one Bob. Check out my latest song called Away ft Lokka

tokai	tokai said 3105 days ago (August 23rd, 2010)
	I am man with moobies. Nothing disturbing here eh? I will come to you for art work next time, lovely image. But hey the tune.... a nice dedication. Modern tune, with big keys, i was thinking Gary Newman, ring any bells. Good voice, cool song. Check out my latest song called sleeper

DarkPlanet	DarkPlanet said 3103 days ago (August 25th, 2010)
	Bob Ahhh love all the sounds...My little one loves robots so she would probably love this if she would just stop running around to take a listen! Hope alls well and I look forward to more Dorsey soundlab creations! Check out my latest song called Summer Glaze (With cchaplin)

sschedra	sschedra said 3101 days ago (August 27th, 2010)
	Bob Nice Robo-mix. Sometimes, I guess we all feel like the Robo-man. I like the arrangement, especially the cuts in the drums at 2:50 and toward the end. Check out my latest song called Cheap Tricks (LSP2)

egobandit	egobandit said 3099 days ago (August 29th, 2010)
	Robots rule! Your singing is spot on in this, as always a synth rocking groove for some reason when you sing Im a man it has a Beatles sound to it Excellent!!!!! Check out my latest song called the unheard

PaddyNavinCaryatid

PaddyNavinCaryatid said 3098 days ago (August 30th, 2010)

At this rate..
.. the robot gimp you keep in your cellar will soon be writing and recording ALL your songs for you, instead of just singing.
01:29 synth is just such great tone - really 16 bit Amiga land.
02:11 backing vox on the left channel are to die for.
Nice work, sorry I'm late, I killed the president of Panama with a spoon, messy.

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apb	apb said 3095 days ago (September 2nd, 2010)
	... ..sexist, catchy .. it has it all! ;o) Marvelous .. downloaded. Check out my latest song called Stowaway

Firesign	Firesign said 3093 days ago (September 4th, 2010)
	Are you sure you're not really a robot? This sounds like a song from the future that has come to visit us. Check out my latest song called At Christmas

The Infinites	The Infinites said 3061 days ago (October 6th, 2010)
	No, You ARE the man! Glad to have come back in for a dip in the MJs pool. So this is what I've been missing? Hmm, I better get my downloading finger activated. Q: Are we not fans? A: We are Bob fans... Right down to that last fuzzy note! Jim Check out my latest song called Divorce

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Name: Bob Dorsey
Location: Rio Rancho NM USA

I'm no longer sitting in front of my computer every day, so I no longer have the pleasure of listening to the best original music ever. It's hit or miss with MacJams these days. I try to get on to listen and comment and too often the site is down. I'... [see more]

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Electropop (also called Technopop) is a subgenre of synth pop music which flourished during the early 1980s, although the first recordings were made in the late 1970s. Numerous bands have carried on the electropop tradition into the 1990s and 2000s.

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