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Man Outta Me

from One Of The Ones by Levi Kreis

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This song was informed by my own experience of being in a physically and emotionally abusive relationship. For my LGBTQ brothers and sisters who are experiencing domestic violence, please know that you are not alone. Get help. Reach out. You don't have to do this alone. And above all, know your power. You are powerful beyond measure.

This track was recorded live at Genghis Cohen in Los Angeles.

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Written by Levi Kreis

Something that I never said
A story that I've never shared
I was only 20 years old
He was a love affair
Soon became a humble home
Wrecked with animosity
He took it to the bottle
And turned around and took it out on me
And I was just a boy
A scrawny little boy
A naive, faggot little boy
Too confused by love to leave
Too abused by you to see
That you were

Maniacal
Certifiable
It's comical
When I'm looking back I see
You made a man outta me

Life has been so good to me
Taught me things about the soul
If pain is just an error in thought
Then I'm in full control
Glad I started long ago
Learning in the hardest way
Cause now I know my power
And that bullshit would never fly today
But I was just a boy
A sheltered little boy
I let you own that little boy
Might have been too young to see
But look what you made of me by being...

Maniacal
Certifiable
It's comical
When I'm looking back I see
You made a man outta me

And I was just a boy
Misguided little boy
I let you use that little boy
Might have been too young to see
But just look what you made of me by being...

Maniacal
Certifiable
It's comical
When I'm looking back I see
You made a man outta me
You made a man outta me
You made a man outta me

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from One Of The Ones, released November 16, 2005

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Levi Kreis Nashville, Tennessee

I"m a singer and songwriter from East Tenessee. Since my debut album in 2005, I've explored a myriad of genres from piano pop to rock to Americana soul. I'm most at home when it feels a bit gospel, a bit country and a bit poppy. You'll usually find my lyrics explore personal growth and I'm not afraid to be vulnerable with you. Thanks for being here. It's good to meet you. ... more

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