I'm Just A Man
INXS · Elegantly Wasted [1997]
My will is so strong
When I've got plans
I close my eyes to the pain
My mother ran
My father left town
But we still have
What's necessary to go on
Flesh and blood
Flesh and blood
I'm part of you
You're part of me
There's nothing said
That cannot be undone
My brother's sane
His heart is so strong
He's killed some pain
To himself nearly did the same
It washed away
Into the cruel sea
Like everything
That's built upon the sand
Flesh and blood
Flesh and blood
Sweet sister T
She loved so long and hard
Kept to herself
Until that right man came along
Some men they lie
Some men they cheat
But now she's found
Someone to be as strong
I'm just a man
My will is so strong
When I've got plans
I close my eyes to the pain
My father ran
(flesh and blood)
My mother left town
But we still have
(flesh and blood)
What's necessary to go on
I'm part of you
You're part of me
About I'm Just A Man
INXS's "I'm Just A Man" serves as a poignant reflection on the band's own identity and the pressures of fame, released on the 1997 album *Elegantly Wasted*. The track features the band's signature blend of hard rock and pop sensibilities, with lead vocals delivered by Michael Hutchence, who often explored themes of vulnerability and the human condition within his songwriting. While the song does not rely on complex production tricks, its emotional resonance stems from its direct lyrical approach, capturing the fleeting nature of celebrity and the search for genuine connection. As part of INXS's later discography, the recording maintains the high energy characteristic of their 1980s hits while adopting a slightly more mature tone. The song stands as a testament to the band's ability to translate personal struggles into universal anthems, reinforcing their status as one of Australia's most influential rock acts during the late 1990s.