The three day man
Waterboys · Waterboys [1983]
I'm the three day man
it's three days too long
Everything is in its right place but
something is wrong
Time is on wheels
and my legs shake
I have to live with every decision
that you make
And that doesn't mean
that I'll be your slave
It doesn't mean you're here to stay
it doesn't mean we're friends for life
You know I want you
you know that I love you
But I'll never need you anyway
I'll never need you anyway
Sixes and sevens
oh how it rains
Sleep is a station
life is a train
People snatch instinctively for
whatever crutch they need
But I promise not to abuse you
if you don't love me leave
And that means
that I'll be never your slave
It means that you're not here to stay
means that we're not friends for life
You know how I want you
you know that I love you
But I'll never need you anyway
I'll never need you anyway
never need you anyway
And that means
that I'll be never your slave
It means you're not here to stay
means we're not friends for life
You know how I want you
you know that I love you
But I'll never need you anyway
I'll never need you anyway
I'll never need you anyway
never need you anyway
I'll never need you anyway
I'll never need you!
About The three day man
"The Three Day Man" stands as a defining track from The Waterboys' 1983 debut album, *Waterboys [1983]*. Released during the height of the post-punk revival, the song showcases the band's unique ability to blend folk instrumentation with driving electronic rhythms and complex vocal harmonies. Written by Maddy Prior, the recording captures the group's early experimentation with genre-bending sounds, establishing a template that would influence countless alternative and indie acts in the following decades. The track remains a staple of their discography, often cited for its atmospheric production and emotional depth. Its enduring popularity reflects the band's commitment to crafting music that feels both timeless and distinctly of its era. As a key component of their early catalog, it exemplifies the Waterboys' transition from a punk-influenced outfit to a sophisticated musical collective capable of sustaining long-form, intricate compositions.