I have a small bone to pick with you about the song "I'm Not A Man". First, I do really love the song and what I perceive to be the message of the song. Most of the things in the lyrics I do wholeheartedly agree with.
He's not a man!
I am questioning what is the definition of a man and how it applies to me. I've never worn a wife beater vest (Thank God). I am certainly no wheeler, dealer, mover, shaker (wouldn't want to be a phony like that). Wise ass, smart ass could slightly apply as I really love to kid with people but I only tease people I like and its never mean spirited or brutal (I need humor or I would wither away). I don't eat meat or kill or hurt animals (how we treat our animals says something about our society).
So yes, I suppose I'm not a man either or at least not that neanderthal definition of a man. So far so good!!
I'm Not A Man either!
Here is where the slight discourse begins; "Hockey Jock Laughing". Morrissey really?? I play Ice Hockey!! Yes sometimes in the locker room I laugh at a joke or something. I don't really consider myself a "Jock". I hate that word. I love to play both tennis and Ice Hockey, does that make me a jock. NO!! A jock is a cliche. Some neanderthal jerk who plays sports, thinks he is God's gift to the world and is about intelligent as a bowling ball. All hockey players are not "Jocks". There is a certain mentality in pro hockey with fighting etc. which I find disgusting. The beauty of the sport to me is skating, passing and scoring. I wish you would have used "Soccer Jock" instead but C'est la vie.
My other slight problem is cancer of the prostate. There was a Vietnam War Vet who used to come into the club all the time. He was a very friendly, jovial person. He never talked about his war days. I found out he was a true hero and saved some peoples lives. Men like him never bragged about their war days. He only said war is terrible and wished no other young men would have to go and die for no reason for their country. Well he died a few years ago from cancer of the prostate. Its a touchy subject. To me, he was a man.
So what is the definition of a man? Someone who is honest, caring, compassionate, treats others with respect, has integrity. Someone who helps others and wants nothing back in return. Someone who is always there when you need him. Someone who doesn't talk behind your back. Someone you can trust with your life. That is a small piece of what I think a man is. I only hope that as the years go by, I can grow and live up to the definition of what I think a man is.
I'm Not A Man
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