Man or Muppet

Jason Segel, Walter, The Muppets

About Man or Muppet

"Man or Muppet" is a song from Disney's 2011 musical comedy film The Muppets, written by singer-songwriter Bret McKenzie. Performed by the film's main characters, Gary (Jason Segel) and Walter (Peter Linz), the song also features Bill Barretta and Jim Parsons portraying the contrasting identities of Gary and Walter, respectively. The song was released by Walt Disney Records on November 22, 2011, as part of the film's original soundtrack. "Man or Muppet" won the Academy Award for Best Original Song at the 84th Academy Awards and the Sierra Award for Best Song. It was also nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 55th Grammy Awards, Best Original Song at the Satellite Awards and Best Song at the 17th Critics Choice Awards, in which two other songs from the film, "Life's a Happy Song" and "Pictures in My Head", were also nominated, with the former winning. 


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2011
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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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The Muppets

The Muppets, often branded as Disney's The Muppets, are a group of puppet characters created by Jim Henson starting in 1954–55, which have also become the namesake for the Walt Disney Company media franchise that encompasses films, television series, discography, print publications and other media associated with the The Muppet Show characters. Although the term "Muppet" is often used to refer to any puppet that resembles the distinctive style of The Muppet Show, the term is both a formal name and legal trademark owned by the Walt Disney Company in reference to the original characters created by Henson. more »

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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.
Award Recognition
The 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.
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).
Song Theme
The song is a humorous reflection on the nature of identity, as the main characters grapple with whether they're a "man" or a "muppet".
Music Video
The 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.
Film Director
The Muppets' 2011 film, where the song was featured, is directed by James Bobin, who also co-created Flight of the Conchords with Bret McKenzie.
Parody of Style
Bret 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.
Public Reception
The song was well-received by critics and audiences, being praised for its catchy melody, clever lyrics, and humorous self-awareness.
Other Nominations
Besides the Oscars, "Man or Muppet" was also nominated for Best Song Written for Visual Media at the 55th Annual Grammy Awards.
Song Legacy
Since 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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