"You're Not a Man, You're Just a Mannequin!"

Hey KatyCats

    So, I'm back to writing about Katy's songs. This time, it's another "One of the Boys" days song that not many people know. It's called "Mannequin". This is actually a rather interesting song and I think most people can relate. So, let's dive in, shall we?
    As per usual, you can find the lyrics here. It really does help. Anyway, I think this song is kind of straightforward, actually. It's basically about her relationship with a man who is not expressive whatsoever. She tries to express her feelings to him, but he just doesn't react. She can't seem to get him to say anything or tell her how he really feels. In essence, he seems lifeless to her, therefore a mannequin. It's kind of sad, actually.
    About the inspiration, Katy has said this about the song's inspiration:

" “Mannequin” is one of my favorite songs to play, as well. The lyrics were inspired just because I was in a relationship – I don’t know if you could actually call it a relationship – where the other person was nonexistent. They were totally having mannequin characteristics, like all I wanted to do was love and be loved in return. It just wasn’t happening. I think that it was just because of personal problems, things that they were going through. I could not get through to them for some reason. And I tried everything."

Like I said, the concept is kind of sad. The song itself though, when you listen to it is actually kind of upbeat sounding. I find it interesting when she does that. I think she really wanted to relate to a lot of people in this song. I think almost everyone knows the feeling that this song conveys. Like you have tried so hard, but you can't seem to get through to someone. Whether it is in a relationship like love-wise or in another area of your life, everyone has felt the frustration of a person not listening or the person being distant. Just another way Katy tries to relate to her fans. I love how she does that.
    Well, KatyCats, I know this one is kind of short but I think that it has an okay and somewhat deep message to go with it. If you are experiencing a relationship like this you really have two choices but, in a way you only have one. You can either keep trying to get through to them but in the end you probably won't and you will be heartbroken (or maybe you actually will get through, but it will be a painful process), or you can do like Katy does and say "This one's outta my hands, I can't put you back together again." and move on with your life. It's a choice and it depends on how much you want to be with that person.
I hope this has made you think a little, KatyCats. Here's the video so you can hear the song.

Love you all,
-Autumn the Purrfect KatyCat