Discover the story of the song > Real Men – Mitski

The lyrics of the song talk about the differences between real men and little boys. The protagonist wants to be seen as a real man and desires validation from her romantic partner. She wants him to appreciate her and make her feel good about herself, just like little boys do. However, she also recognizes that sometimes it's nice to be treated like a little boy and be comforted and praised. In the end, she wants her partner to give her the validation she craves.