Man or Muppet
Jason Segel, Walter, The Muppets
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I reflect on my reflection And I ask myself the question What's the right direction, to go I don't know Am I a man or am I a Muppet (Am I a Muppet) If I'm a Muppet then im a very manly Muppet (A very manly Muppet) Am I a Muppet (Muppet) or am I a man (am I a man) If I'm a man that makes me a Muppet of a man (A Muppet of a man) I look into these eyes And I don't recognize The one I see inside It's time for me to decide Am I a man or am I a Muppet (Am I a Muppet) If I'm a Muppet, well I'm a very manly Muppet (A very manly muppet) Am I a Muppet (Muppet) or am I a man (am I a man) If I'm a man that makes me a Muppet of a man (A Muppet of a man) Here I go again I'm always running out of time I think I've made up my mind Now I understand, who I am I'm a man I'm a Muppet I'm a Muppet of a man I'm a very manly Muppet I'm a Muppet man That's what I am
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Written by: BRET MCKENZIE
Lyrics © Walt Disney Music Company
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10 facts about this song
Song Composition"Man or Muppet" is an original song composed by Bret McKenzie from the New Zealand comedy duo, Flight of the Conchords.
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Award RecognitionThe song won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 84th Academy Awards in 2012. It was the first Muppet song to win this award.
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Film Feature"Man or Muppet" is a song from the 2011 film "The Muppets," and it is performed by the characters Gary (played by Jason Segel) and Walter (voiced by Peter Linz).
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Song ThemeThe song is a humorous reflection on the nature of identity, as the main characters grapple with whether they're a "man" or a "muppet".
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Music VideoThe music video of the song also features a guest appearance by actor Jim Parsons, as the human version of Walter during the song’s fantasy sequence.
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Film DirectorThe Muppets' 2011 film, where the song was featured, is directed by James Bobin, who also co-created Flight of the Conchords with Bret McKenzie.
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Parody of StyleBret McKenzie stated on an interview that the song was written to be a parody of power ballads, sung earnestly by the characters amidst humorous moments.
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Public ReceptionThe song was well-received by critics and audiences, being praised for its catchy melody, clever lyrics, and humorous self-awareness.
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Other NominationsBesides the Oscars, "Man or Muppet" was also nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.
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Song LegacySince its release, the song has been widely recognized as a highlight of the film and an iconic part of the Muppets franchise. The song gained particular popularity on internet streaming platforms, solidifying its place in pop culture.
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