Manchild Lyrics
Eels
Lyrics
And every time you crave for me i'm, here
And anything you hunger for i'll share
And i will be quietly standing by
While slowly i am dying inside
Hold me in your arms
And let me be the one who can feel
Like i am a child in love
Every time i talk to you you're down
And every time you need a laugh i'm around
And when you forget i'm here i'm not
It isn't really me that you forgot
Hold me in your arms
And let me be the one who can feel
Like i am a child in love
Whisper now
And tell me how you'll watch me
And tell me somehow i'm gonna be alright
Song & Lyrics Facts
"Manchild" is a song by the American rock band Eels, released as the third single from their sixth studio album Blinking Lights and Other Revelations. The album was released in 2005 by Vagrant Records and was produced by lead singer Mark Oliver Everett (aka "E").
The genre of the song is alternative rock with elements of pop music. Written by Everett and Adam Siegel, the lyrics focus on growing up and facing life's challenges. The members of Eels at the time of recording were Mark Oliver Everett (vocals, guitar), Koool G Murder (guitar), Joe Gore (guitar), The Chet (bass) and Butch Norton (drums). The song features strings arranged by Van Dyke Parks and guest vocals by Rilo Kiley singer Jenny Lewis. The lyrics explore themes of maturity and responsibility, with lines like “You can't be a manchild forever” providing the chorus. It has become one of the most popular songs from the album, and its accompanying video received significant airplay on MTV2.