The Man

## Single by The Killers

"**The Man**" is a song by The Killers from their fifth studio album, *Wonderful Wonderful* (2017). It was released on June 14, 2017, as the lead single from the album.

Flowers shared to *NME*, ""Around about the time that The Killers started I guess... that's where The Man harkens back to, and years after as well." The cover artwork was shot by Anton Corbijn, depicting Flowers' youngest son, Henry, in a mask. The accompanying music video for the single was directed by Tim Mattia and released on June 28, 2017.

## Credits and personnel

### Recording locations

* Recorded at 11th Street Records (Las Vegas, Nevada), The Garage (Topanga, California), Battle Born Studios (Las Vegas, Nevada), and The Phantasy Sound (London)
* Mixed at Strongroom (London)
* Mastered at Metropolis (London) and The Mastering Palace (New York City)

### Personnel

**The Killers**

* Brandon Flowers – vocals, keys
* Dave Keuning – guitar
* Mark Stoermer – bass
* Ronnie Vannucci Jr. – drums

**Additional personnel**

* Jacknife Lee – production, engineering, guitar, keys, programming
* Matt Bishop – engineering
* Robert Root – engineering
* Malcolm Harrison – engineering assistance
* Erol Alkan – additional production, drum programming, percussion, synth
* Jimmy Robertson – production assistance
* Becca Marie – additional vocals
* Las Vegas Mass Choir – additional vocals
* Nina Fechner – additional vocals
* Justin Diaz – additional vocals
* Dan Grech-Marguerat – mixing, additional programming
* Joel Davies – mixing assistance
* Charles Haydon Hicks – mixing assistance
* John Davis – mastering
* Dave Kutch – mastering

## Lyrics

**Lyrics**
[Verse 1]

I know the score like the back of my hand

Them other boys, I don't give a damn

They kiss on the ring, I carry the crown

Nothing can break, nothing can break me down

Don't need no advice, I got a plan (Ooh-ooh)

I know the direction, the lay of the land (Ooh-ooh)

I know the score like the back of my hand

Them other boys, I don't give a damn

[Pre-Chorus]

I'm the man, come round

No-no-nothing can break, no-nothing can break me down

I'm the man, come round and

No-no-nothing can break, you can't break me down

[Chorus]

I got gas in the tank

I got money in the bank

I got news for you baby

You're looking at the man (Looking at the man)

I got skin in the game

I got a household name

I got news for you baby, you're looking at the man

[Verse 2]

When it comes to Friday, I always earn (Ooh-ooh)

Don't try to teach me, I got nothing to learn

'Cause baby I'm gifted

You see what I mean?

USDA certified lean

[Pre-Chorus]

I'm the man, come round

No-no-nothing can break, you can't break me down

[Chorus]

I got gas in the tank

I got money in the bank

I got news for you baby

You're looking at the man (Looking at the man)

I got skin in the game

I don't feel no pain

I got news for you baby, you're looking at the man

[Post-Chorus]

Who's the man? Who's the man?

I'm the man, I'm the man

Who's the man with the plan?

I'm the man (Looking at the man)

Who's the man? Who's the man?

I'm the man, I'm the man

Who's the man with the plan?

I'm the man

[Break]

I'm the man (Ooh-ooh-ooh)

I'm the man (Ooh-ooh-ooh)

[Chorus]

I got gas in the tank

I got money in the bank

I got news for you baby

You're looking at the man (Looking at the man)

I got skin in the game

Headed to the hall of fame

I got news for you baby, you're looking at the man

[Bridge]

Right hand to God

First in command

My testimony, when I take the stand

[Post-Chorus]

Who's the man? Who's the man?

I'm the man, I'm the man

Who's the man with the plan?

I'm the man (Looking at the man)

Who's the man? Who's the man?

I'm the man, I'm the man

Who's the man with the plan?

I'm the man

[Outro]

I don't give a damn

I'm the man

Haa! Ha-ah!

## References

1. ↑ "How Brandon Flowers made peace with his younger self in The Man". *Radio X*. June 14, 2022.