The Man

Who it's for

Swift imagines how differently she would be treated if she were a man.

Feelings it meets

• Gender Expectations
• Self-Worth
• Envy

What it is

"The Man" is a synth-pop song by Taylor Swift, the fourth track on her seventh studio album Lover (2019), written and produced with Joel Little. In it Swift imagines how differently the world would treat her if she were a man, taking aim at sexism and double standards in the music industry and in society. Swift has said the song draws on her own experiences and those of other women in the industry.

Where to find it

All major streaming services.

Before you start

Age: All ages

Slavery is terrible for men; but it is far more terrible for women.Harriet Jacobs, Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl