Christine Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Mika has been playing this song on tour and we finally have a video. It started off as an old song from at least as far back as 2007 but now he has apparently been working on it for a movie.[YOUTUBE]3oNEJ4fc-z8[/YOUTUBE]Here is a very rough draft/best guess of the lyrics so far. Any contributions welcome!Century ManIsn't it niceTo be the one who is applauded and adoredTo have a regular conversation with the LordTo be the keeper of the skies aboveYet I'm the only one who's never asked of loveI used to be a trollI felt like an ugly dollRunning from place to placeStuffin my big fat faceGoing a thousand milesIn the same directionI'm gonna touch that skyI'm a century manJust look at meI'm a century manWhy can't you seeYou could be so much better than you were beforeYou'll have the whole world come a knockin at your doorI'm a century manIsn't it grandTo be the only one to listen to their pleasTo have them watchin as they're fallin on their kneesTo be the keeper to the stars aboveYet I'm the only one who's never asked of loveNow take a look at meAnd tell me what you will seeSince I'm a the sonic whore (Some supersonic whore?)Instead of the boy next doorGoing a thousand miles in the same intentionI'm gonna touch that skyI'm a century manJust look at meI'm a century manWhy can't you seeYou could be so much better than you were beforeYou'll have the whole world come a knockin at your doorI'm a century man Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysady Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Thank you! Edit: it's not available anymore Edited March 28, 2013 by krysady Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mine Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 the video does'nt work for me.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mousetrap Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Thank you! Edit: it's not available anymore I downloaded it, not sure it's right to post the link...? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 Sorry looks like the user decided to make it private and as the video belongs to her I would not suggest that people upload it somewhere else. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mousetrap Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Sorry looks like the user decided to make it private and as the video belongs to her I would not suggest that people upload it somewhere else. Got it, thank you, Christine Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stelly78 Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Oh cool!!! Thanks a lot!! I love the text, so beautiful as usual!!.. Can't wait to hear this song!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Oh my! This was such a GREAT song! He did a wonderful job with it! I've had it stuck in my head ever since the gig, and I hope he releases it sometime in the future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemontine Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 There's a video? Do you know where it can be watched? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasister Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 There's a video? Do you know where it can be watched? There was a video but the girl made it private Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lemontine Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 There was a video but the girl made it private Aww... well, maybe I'll hear it in Philly! Hopefully... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mikasister Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Aww... well, maybe I'll hear it in Philly! Hopefully... Aww that's for sure, lucky you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camille* Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 There was a video but the girl made it private Looks like I arrived too late to the party... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellenowl Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I sneakily downloaded it after the video stopped working because I had it loaded on my computer before it was taken down. Only listened to it once, liked it, played it on my ukulele and now forgotten it completely. Don't think I am going to listen again or look at the lyrics; it doesn't seem right to actually know it. But having heard it is a special feeling! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eloise.shaw Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Damn I wish I heard it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Milda Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 (edited) Looks like I arrived too late to the party... Me too Where is the after-party? Edit: Never mind, the after-party was found Edited March 28, 2013 by Milda Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lilasko Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Damn I wish I heard it Me too Sorry Mika I don't care what you've said. Please someone record it or share it with me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krysady Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Me too Where is the after-party? Edit: Never mind, the after-party was found Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Poisonyoulove Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 Going (about the) ? miles I hear "Going a thousand miles..." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 I have a really short, bad quality recording of it. You can't hear a whole lot, but it gives a feel for the song. I have it posted on my YouTube, but I don't want to make any trouble here with posting a recording. I can put video here if you want to get a feel for it, but I certainly don't want to cause any stirs with having an 'illegal' recording. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 I hear "Going a thousand miles..." Yes someone suggested that to me today along with a few other additions. I think you're right. I have a really short, bad quality recording of it. You can't hear a whole lot, but it gives a feel for the song. I have it posted on my YouTube, but I don't want to make any trouble here with posting a recording. I can put video here if you want to get a feel for it, but I certainly don't want to cause any stirs with having an 'illegal' recording. You can post it if you want. It's no more illegal than any other concert footage out there. I think people who weren't even at these gigs should stay out of it personally. It's your decision. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 A bit of (TERRIBLE QUALITY) Century Man. Mostly chorus, I believe. It's not very good, as it was recorded on my cell phone, but it can give you a little feel for it. I personally LOVE this song, and I'm very happy he played it at the Portland gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thanks Micah. And thanks for your gig report the other night. It was a lot of fun reading about your excitement. Makes me look forward to the shows I'm going to next week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Micah Posted March 29, 2013 Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thanks Micah. And thanks for your gig report the other night. It was a lot of fun reading about your excitement. Makes me look forward to the shows I'm going to next week. Thank you!!! I hope you have as much fun at yours! He really puts on the best show I've ever seen! So much charisma! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christine Posted March 29, 2013 Author Share Posted March 29, 2013 Thank you!!! I hope you have as much fun at yours! He really puts on the best show I've ever seen! So much charisma! Yes so I've heard! Here is another version of the song. Hopefully everyone on Twitter has gotten over themselves and will not harass the person who posted it [YOUTUBE]3oNEJ4fc-z8[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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