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He Thinks He's a Real Man

He thinks he's a real man

I know a few guys
who won't look you in the eyes
they wear a great disguise.... yeah

maybe you know them too

All the fancy gold he buys
real work he never tries
spends his days  inventing  lies
got no time for goodbyes...

but, he's ...gonna end up alone!

Chorus
His heart is stone,  his heart is stone
he imitates all he's ever known
so many seeds he's sown
he's a child tho full grown
He doesn't have a real plan...
and he thinks he's a real man.


Himself, he always tries to please
he only likes her, when she's on her knees
he doesn't like it when you tease
he only loves her when she agrees

but, he's gonna end up all alone

His point of view he does enforce
his language is real coarse
he screams until he's hoarse
he's surprised with the divorce

yeah, he's gonna end up alone

Chorus
His heart is stone,  his heart is stone
he imitates all he's ever known
so many seeds he's sown
he's a child tho full grown
He doesn't have a real plan...
and he thinks he's a real man.


I know a few guys
who won't look you in the eyes
they wear a great disguise.... yeah

maybe you know them too!

Chorus
His heart is stone,  his heart is stone
he imitates all he's ever known
so many seeds he's sown
he's a child tho full grown
He doesn't have a real plan...
and he thinks he's a real man.

yeah, thinks he's a real man
yeah, thinks he's a real man
repeat and fade

John Derek Hamilton
November 3,2017

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Frances Schiavina November 20, 2017 at 10:18 AM Hard hitting words. Well written! John Hamilton November 20, 2017 at 10:51 AM Thanks Frances, I appreciate the visit and comment!

Joanna Daniel November 15, 2017 at 8:22 AM Sad to see this happening ever so often, John, no wonder fatherless children aren't mature enough, I have seen all types of problems in children of broken families or single parents...

Gregory Richard Barden November 7, 2017 at 10:23 PM This is great, Brother, makes me think of Rap artists, though maybe that's stereotyping ... kids with money and no character or manners. I hear this as a Rock anthem or R&B groove ... super write, my friend - you are a superb lyricist! :-) John Hamilton November 8, 2017 at 4:29 PM Hey thanks Greg, I appreciate the comment, yeah I was thinking with the mono rhyme it has a rap feel, to it so R&B would be a good fit. Thanks for the compliment, now if only I could find my Elton John to put music to them, that would be cool. Take care buddy!

Elaine George November 7, 2017 at 1:31 PM This would make a great country hit, John. Elai ne John Hamilton November 7, 2017 at 7:34 PM I think your right, just gotta find someone to sing it...thanks Elaine for the nice visit!

Jan Allison November 6, 2017 at 6:21 PM Such a sad state of affairs and the situation isn't going to get any better John and so often the offspring of these young mother's end up pregnant at a very young age and history repeats itself:-( hugs jan xx John Hamilton November 6, 2017 at 8:04 PM So true, thanks Jan for the visit and comment!

Andrea Dietrich November 5, 2017 at 7:29 PM There are too many grown "children" in this world (some of them our world leaders) I really like this. Again, would sure love to hear it sung!!! John Hamilton November 5, 2017 at 9:18 PM Thanks Andrea you and me both!

Charlie Smith November 4, 2017 at 9:52 AM You speak true as always John, good one... John Hamilton November 4, 2017 at 11:14 AM Thanks Charlie, I appreciate the visit and comment!

Heidi Sands November 4, 2017 at 7:42 AM This song is spoken with truth with what can happen. You are so good at writing Lyrics John! You have a addressed a serious issue . You are right. Too many children growing up without a parent. John Hamilton November 4, 2017 at 11:13 AM Thanks Heidi nice to "see" you drop by with your positive words!

Silent One November 4, 2017 at 6:24 AM Such a sad state of affairs, so many single mothers out there and so many immature fathers, who have no clue... This is an excellent song with a powerful message.. You are a talented writer my friend.. John Hamilton November 4, 2017 at 11:10 AM Thanks so much SO, it is a big social problem the world over, I thank you for your words of support!

Arturo Michael November 3, 2017 at 11:04 PM You wrote this like a true songwriter... Would love to hear it from you, although your poem did a good job at that John Hamilton November 3, 2017 at 11:16 PM Thanks Arturo, I'm not much of a performer, but this definitely lends itself to a certain rap vibe, not my normal style but posted it for the social message. I thank you for the nice visit!

Reggae Magnet November 3, 2017 at 10:34 PM Well written and deep, so true to life, love it. Would love to hear the song when performed. keep up the good work. John Hamilton November 3, 2017 at 11:04 PM Love the name Reggae Magnet, so cool, thanks for the visit, first time I think, I appreciate the affirmation, RM!

Maria Williams November 3, 2017 at 9:07 PM Your lyrical expose is sadly so true of a number of self centered shallow men that I've heard about. It amounts to bullying. They don't display finesse and feel they are the wounded party when friends male or female become aware of them and desert them. As the saying goes ' you can fool people some of the time - but you cannot fool people all of the time' Great write John - would have loved to hear it to music. Would be great in 'Rap' rhythm ... Maria John Hamilton November 3, 2017 at 11:03 PM Thanks Maria, it was actually after reading your collab poem with WW that I thought I would pull out and dust off what I've kept for a while, it is kind of a rap style but thought it wouldn't go over well, but worked up the nerve and voila. So you had an indirect influence on this write, thanks for the nice words!

Kevin Shaw November 3, 2017 at 6:59 PM Well written John, a sad but all true commentary on life for a lot of young people today, Its very true of my town in England, young mothers of mixed race children, high unemployment and crime. It will probably only get worse. Kindest regards, Kevin John Hamilton November 3, 2017 at 7:19 PM Thanks Kevin, yeah I lived in Vancouver and Toronto and it's a big problem, I tried to escape to a small town and it's the same here, no moral guidance and the cycle repeats, thanks for your comment!

Lin Lane November 3, 2017 at 6:42 PM So many children are latch-key, left on their own so they think they know how to handle life. They really are children, with no idea of responsibility. A wonderful chorus, John. John Hamilton November 3, 2017 at 7:18 PM Thanks Lin, I appreciate your kind visit and nice comment!