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You’re My Lego Man is the 5th track on the new album Broken Chains produced by Paul Robert Thomas
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“You’re My Lego Man” explores themes of power, control, and emotional manipulation in a relationship. The lyrics present a dynamic where the speaker exerts total control over their partner, likening them to a Lego figure—something that can be built up, broken down, and reassembled at will.
The repeated phrase “I have the power” emphasizes the speaker’s dominance, while lines like “Why do I do these things to you?” hint at an underlying self-awareness or even guilt. The song suggests that staying in this relationship comes at a cost (“That’s the price you have to pay”), reinforcing the imbalance between the two individuals.
Midway through the song, the focus shifts slightly with lines like “We rule the world but you don’t know”, hinting at a broader sense of control, possibly over society or a system rather than just one person. This introduces an almost rebellious or dystopian element, suggesting the idea of breaking free from misguided leadership (“And stop us being led by fools”).
In the end, the chorus repetition drives home the central metaphor—the partner remains the Lego Man, forever subject to the whims of the speaker, who enjoys both the power to nurture and to destroy.
“You’re My Lego Man” is a dark, introspective take on dominance in relationships, reflecting themes of manipulation, self-doubt, and power struggles. It carries an almost eerie, hypnotic quality, reinforced by its repetitive, commanding lyrics. Whether read as a personal relationship dynamic or a broader social commentary, the song leaves a lingering sense of unease about the cost of submission and control.
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You’re My Lego Man lyrics
It’s been the same since the very start
I can hold you together then I can break you apart
If I want I can make you whole
Or I can break your heart and your soul
I have the power in my hands
I have the power, understand
I’ve got the power
I’ve got the power
Over you my trembling flower
You want what you want
Maybe I’ll give it to you
You want what you want
I will decide if and when I do give it to you
Understand you are my Lego man, understand
I can build you up then knock you down
Coz you’re my Lego man, Lego man
You’re my Lego man
Why do I do the things that I do
Why do I do these things to you
If you want me and you wanna stay
That’s the price you have to pay
The days of wine and roses are gone
Since that time we’ve moved on
We rule the world but you don’t know
We won our freedom a long time ago
You say that this is not our place
But what you’ve done to this world is a disgrace
It’s time to take over and rule
And stop us being led by fools
I can be soft and gentle
Or be hard and resentful
But this dog won’t come when you call
And I’ll leave you banging your head against the wall
Understand you are my Lego man, understand
I can build you up then knock you down
Coz you’re my Lego man, Lego man
You’re my Lego man
Why do I do the things that I do
Why do I do these things to you
If you want me and you wanna stay
That’s the price you have to pay
Understand you are my Lego man, understand
I can build you up then knock you down
Coz you’re my Lego man, Lego man
You’re my Lego man
You’re my Lego man
Why do I do the things that I do
Why do I do these things to you
If you want me and you wanna stay
That’s the price you have to pay
You’re my Lego man
You’re my Lego man
Paul Robert Thomas
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