Stories: About My Man (Rough Cut, Lyrics) (Patreon)

I thought do something a little different for this week's Stories podcast as well as new song.  I tell you about the song, and then I play it for you live in the podcast.

Now I did not include a stand alone MP3 of the actual song. And if you would like me to, then just ask. I will be happy to add that to this page.

"My Man" was written for the Firefly episode "War Stories". The song is written from Zoe's perspective where both Zoe and all of us learn who "the REAL Wash" is. Really thinking about this song and episode, I realized that Wash has a deeper, scarier story that is untold in the series. I think this song reflects that.

My Man 

Lyrics and music by Marc Gunn

My man doesn’t take life seriousMy man won’t look darkness in the eyeMy man is jealous of my friendships My man never saw someone die

My man prefers laughing So he doesn’t have to face his anguishMy man is afraid of his darknessHe only wants it banished

Chorus:

The apples rained down in the trenchesThey grew into magical treesWith harps and singing unicornsMy man knows how he wants to feel

My man may joke when he’s hurting But if he becomes unhingedMy man will kick you down You’ll know the meaning of revenge 

Chorus

Bridge

We all have our war storiesThe battles that torture our brain To meet my man trulyGotta meet him in his pain. 

My man likes to laugh at misfortuneIf it hides his insecurityBut I'm proud that my man throws caution'Cause my man is a rarity

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