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- this text means it is a brand new lyric that was added in
- this text means a previous lyric that was cut was brought back
- this text means it is an unchanged lyric that was moved to a different part of the song
Each is divided from the show/production they were first heard in. Since not every single show was recorded, the dates are not entirely accurate. "Post [date]" just means that while it was used in the date of the show listed, at some point before the next show is when changes were made
Everything is sung/spoken until it's marked for them as spoken/sung, until it's marked as sung/spoken again, etc.
Demo Version (2005) [Ver. 1]
[Emmett, spoken]
What is this place?
[Elle, spoken]
It's called... a men's store
[Emmett]
More like a church...
Our lady of retail
[Elle]
Shh...
First, a deep breath
Take it all in
Feel all those halogens warming your skin
Smell how they pump in pure oxygen
See, they care
[spoken]
Don't be afraid!
[sung]
Look at them smile
Won't hurt a bit
They're here to find you that one perfect fit
You've come this far, might as well submit
So, prepare
And once we fix that hair
We promise
Here you'll become who you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
Here's your chance to make it
So take it like a man
[spoken]
Emmett, look!
[sung]
Warm as a bath
Soft as a kiss
When have you ever felt fabric like this?
Ready for your metamorphosis?
Try it on!
Mmm, oh yeah!
Now stand up straight
Try on those shoes
No, these ones
You don't mix your browns with your blues
Hey, ugly duckling, have I got news?
You're a swan!
The geek is gone!
'Cause mister
Here you'll become who you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
Here's your chance to make it
So take it like a man
[Elle / Emmett]
God, I love shopping for guys! /
God, I hate shopping for me
Behind every aisle there's a new surprise /
I wanna flee
Through the displays we can glide
While I'm beaming with pride
At the gleaming young guy by my side
God, I love shopping for guys! /
Okay, I look nice
Second most favourite exercise /
Is this the price?
I forget how much I learn /
Eyes are starting to burn
Every time I return
[Emmett, spoken]
How much do you think I earn?!
[Elle]
Kindly shut up
This is on me
I'm paying off this week's tutoring fee
Thanks for your time and your company
Thanks for today
[Emmett]
Okay...
[Elle, spoken]
No, really
[sung]
You can't conceive
How much I've missed
Smelling cologne on a masculine wrist
Now put on that tie before I get pissed
And let's pay
[Emmett, sung / Elle]
Let's pay /
Let's go and play
[Both]
Here you'll become who you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
[Emmett]
Listen, that guy's not even close to me
[Elle]
I think we're just about to set him free
Already, I'm a fan
Here's your chance to make it
[Emmett]
Your chance to make it
[Elle]
So take it like
[Emmett]
Take it like
[Both]
A man
A man
A man
A man
Promotional CD (2006) [Ver. 2]
[Emmett, spoken]
What is this place?
[Elle, spoken]
It's called... a department store
[Emmett]
It's... it's beautiful
[Elle, sung]
Shh...
First, a deep breath
Take it all in
Feel all those halogens warming your skin
Smell how they pump in pure oxygen
See, they care
[Salesperson, spoken]
Love?
[Emmett]
Excuse me?
[Salesperson]
Love, the fragrance from Chanel?
[Emmett]
Oh... No, thank you
[Elle]
Don't be afraid
You're here with me
You can have anything here that you see
I'm gonna treat you like royalty
So, prepare
'Cause something's in the air
[Emmett]
I think it's 'love'
[Elle, spoken]
Exactly!
[sung]
Here you'll become what you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
Here's your chance to make it
So take it like a man
[Emmett, sung]
Where do I look?
Boy, am I lost
What do I want and how much does it cost?
What kind of line have I finely crossed?
[spoken]
What's that smell?
[Salesperson, spoken]
Subtext...
By Calvin Klein
[Emmett, sung]
Those I don't like
That's kinda neat
Guys who wear that get beat up on my street
Still, I've come this far
I can't retreat in my shell
Okay, then what the hell
I'm with Elle!
[Both]
Here you'll become who you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
Here's your chance to make it
So take it like a man
[Elle / Emmett]
God, I love shopping for guys! /
This is very strange
Watching them change right before my eyes /
Don't watch me change
Look at him striking a pose
Your confidence grows
You'll bloom like a rose /
It's just clothes
God, I love shopping for men! /
Okay, this is nice
They walk in a two, they walk out a ten /
Is this the price?
Don't worry, this is my treat
There's someone I'd like you to meet
[Both, spoken]
Whoa
[Emmett]
I look like Warner
[Elle]
Yeah...
[Emmett]
But it's just me
[Elle, sung]
That's the best part
The outside is new
But now it reflects what's already in you
Couldn't that if I wanted to
And I do not
[Emmett]
Thank you
[Elle, spoken]
No, thank you
[sung]
This is no gift
It's payment in kind
'Cause you saw beyond all the blonde to my mind
Oh, we've got to buy this!
What, are you blind?
You look hot!
Is he not hot?
[Salespeople]
He's hot, hot, hot, hot!
[All]
Here you'll become what you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
[Emmett]
That guy's not anywhere close to me
[Elle]
You could be him if you chose to be
And I'm his greatest fan
Here's your chance to make it
[Emmett]
Your chance to make it
[Elle]
So take it like
[Emmett]
So take it like
[Both]
A man
A man
A man
A man
Jan 23, 2007 [Ver. 3]
(used up until Feb 1, 2007)
[Emmett, spoken]
What is this place?
[Elle, spoken]
It's called... a department store
[Emmett]
It's... it's beautiful
[Elle, sung]
Shh...
First, a deep breath
Take it all in
Feel all those halogens warming your skin
Smell how they pump in pure oxygen
See, they care
[Salesperson, spoken]
Love?
[Emmett]
Excuse me?
[Salesperson]
Love, the new fragrance from Chanel
[Emmett]
Oh... No, thank you
[Elle]
Don't be afraid
You're here with me
You can have anything here that you see
I'm gonna treat you like royalty
So, prepare
'Cause something's in the air
[Emmett]
I think it's 'love'
[Elle, spoken]
Exactly!
[sung]
Here you'll become what you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
Here's your chance to make it
So take it like a man
[Emmett, sung]
Where do I look?
I think I'm lost
What do I want and how much will it cost?
What kind of line have I finely crossed?
[spoken]
What's that smell?
[Salesperson, spoken]
Subtext...
By Calvin Klein
[Emmett, sung]
That I don't like
That's kinda neat
Guys who wear that get beat up on my street
Still, I've come this far
I can't retreat in my shell
I'm in the hands of Elle!
What the hell!
[Both]
Here you'll become who you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
Here's your chance to make it
So take it like a man
[Elle / Emmett]
God, I love shopping for guys! /
Okay, this is strange
Watching them change right before my eyes /
Don't watch me change
Look at him striking a pose
His confidence grows
He'll bloom like a rose /
It's just clothes
God, I love shopping for men! /
Okay, this is nice
They walk in a two, they walk out a ten /
Is this the price?
Don't worry, this is my treat
There's someone I'd like you to meet
[Both, spoken]
Whoa
[Emmett]
I look like Warner
[Elle]
Yeah...
[Emmett]
But it's just me
[Elle, sung]
That's the best part
The outside is new
But now it reflects what's already in you
Couldn't change that if I wanted to
And I do not
[Emmett]
Thank you
[Elle, spoken]
No, thank you
[sung]
This is no gift
It's payment in kind
'Cause you saw beyond all the blonde to my mind
Oh, we've got to buy this!
What, are you blind?
You look hot!
Is he not hot?
[Salespeople]
He's hot, hot, hot, hot!
[All]
Here you'll become what you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
[Emmett]
That guy's not anywhere close to me
[Elle]
You could be him if you chose to be
And I'm his greatest fan
Here's your chance to make it
[Emmett]
It's a chance to make it
[Elle]
So take it like
[Emmett]
So take it like
[Both]
A man
A man
A man
A man
Feb 1, 2007 [Ver. 4]
(used up until sometime past Feb 10, 2007)
[Emmett, spoken]
What is this place?
[Elle, spoken]
It's called... a department store
[Emmett]
It's... it's beautiful
[Elle, sung]
Shh...
First, a deep breath
Take it all in
Feel all those halogens warming your skin
Smell how they pump in pure oxygen
See, they care
[Salesperson, spoken]
Love?
[Emmett]
Excuse me?
[Salesperson]
Love, the new fragrance from Chanel
[Emmett]
Oh... No, thank you
[Elle]
I know you're scared
Nevertheless
Think of the people you want to impress
You said you trust me, so just nod yes
And prepare
'Cause something's in the air
[Emmett]
I think it's 'love'
[Elle, spoken]
Exactly!
[sung]
Here you'll become what you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
Here's your chance to make it
So take it like a man
[Emmett, sung]
What do I want?
Not really sure
Why can't we leave things the way that they were?
Why can I never say no to her?
[spoken]
What's that smell?
[Salesperson, spoken]
Subtext...
By Calvin Klein
[Emmett, sung]
That I don't like
That's kinda neat
Guys who wear that get beat up on my street
Still, I've come this far
I can't retreat in my shell
I'm in the hands of Elle
What the hell!
[Both]
Here you'll become what you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
Here's your chance to make it
So take it like a man
[Elle / Emmett]
God, I love shopping for guys! /
Okay, this is strange
Watching them change right before my eyes /
Don't watch me change
Look at him striking a pose
His confidence grows
He'll bloom like a rose /
It's just clothes!
God, I love shopping for men! /
Okay, this is nice
They walk in a two, they walk out a ten /
Is this the price?
Don't worry, this is my treat
There's someone I'd like you to meet
[Both, spoken]
Whoa
[Emmett]
I look like Warner
[Elle]
Yeah...
[Emmett]
But it's just me
[Elle, sung]
That's the best part
The outside is new
But now it reflects what's already in you
Couldn't change that if I wanted to
And I do not
[Emmett]
Thank you
[Elle, spoken]
No, thank you
[sung]
This is no gift
It's payment in kind
'Cause you saw beyond all the blonde to my mind
Oh, we've got to buy this!
What, are you blind?
You look hot!
Is he not hot?
[Salespeople]
He's hot, hot, hot, hot!
[All]
Here you'll become what you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
[Emmett]
That guy's not anywhere close to me
[Elle]
You could be him if you chose to be
And I'm his greatest fan
Here's your chance to make it
[Emmett]
It's a chance to make it
[Elle]
So take it like
[Emmett]
So take it like
[Both]
A man
A man
A man
A man
Post Feb 10, 2007 [Ver. 5]
(used up until sometime after Feb 13, 2007)
[Emmett, spoken]
What is this place?
[Elle, spoken]
It's called... a department store
[Emmett]
It's... it's beautiful
[Elle, sung]
Shh...
First, a deep breath
Take it all in
Feel all those halogens warming your skin
Smell how they pump in pure oxygen
See, they care
[Salesperson, spoken]
Love?
[Emmett]
Excuse me?
[Salesperson]
Love, the new fragrance from Chanel
[Emmett]
Oh... No, thank you
[Elle]
Asking for help
That's what you hate
That's why you're shy and your tie's never straight
I'm on your side, so your pride can wait
Now, prepare
'Cause something's in the air
[Emmett]
I think it's 'love'
[Elle, spoken]
Exactly!
[sung]
Here you'll become what you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
Here's your chance to make it
So take it like a man
[Emmett, sung]
What does she want?
Not really sure
Why can't we leave things the way that they were?
Why can I never say no to her?
[spoken]
What's that smell?
[Salesperson, spoken]
Subtext...
By Calvin Klein
[Emmett, sung]
That I don't like
That's kinda neat
Guys who wear that get beat up on my street
Still, I've come this far
I can't retreat in my shell
I'm in the hands of Elle
What the hell!
[Both]
Here you'll become what you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
Here's your chance to make it
So take it like a man
[Elle / Emmett]
God, I love shopping for guys! /
Okay, this is strange
Watching them change right before my eyes /
Don't watch me change
Look at him striking a pose
His confidence grows
He'll bloom like a rose /
It's just clothes!
God, I love shopping for men! /
Okay, this is nice
They walk in a two, they walk out a ten /
Is this the price?
Don't worry, this is my treat
There's someone I'd like you to meet
[Both, spoken]
Whoa
[Emmett]
I look like Warner
[Elle]
Yeah...
[Emmett]
But it's just me
[Elle, sung]
That's the best part
The outside is new
But now it reflects what's already in you
Couldn't change that if I wanted to
And I do not
[Emmett]
Thank you
[Elle, spoken]
No, thank you
[sung]
This is no gift
It's payment in kind
'Cause you saw beyond all the blonde to my mind
Oh, we've got to buy this!
What, are you blind?
You look hot!
Is he not hot?
[Salespeople]
He's hot, hot, hot, hot!
[All]
Here you'll become what you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
[Emmett]
Not quite the guy I'd have chose to be
Still when she's standing so close to me
I kinda I like her plan
[Elle]
Here's your chance to make it
[Emmett]
It's a chance to make it
[Elle]
So take it like
[Emmett]
So take it like
[Both]
A man
A man
A man
A man
Post Feb 13, 2007 [Ver. 6]
(used up until Feb 16, 2007)
[Emmett, spoken]
What is this place?
[Elle, spoken]
It's called... a department store
[Emmett]
It's... it's beautiful
[Elle, sung]
Shh...
First, a deep breath
Take it all in
Feel all those halogens warming your skin
Smell how they pump in pure oxygen
See, they care
[Salesperson, spoken]
Love?
[Emmett]
Excuse me?
[Salesperson]
Love, the new fragrance from Chanel
[Emmett]
Oh... No, thank you
[Elle]
Asking for help
That's what you hate
That's why you're shy and your tie's never straight
I'm on your side, so your pride can wait
Now, prepare
'Cause something's in the air
[Emmett]
I think it's 'love'
[Elle, spoken]
Exactly!
[sung]
Here you'll become what you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
Here's your chance to make it
So take it like a man
[Emmett, sung]
What does she want?
Not really sure
Why can't we leave things the way that they were?
Why can I never say no to her?
[spoken]
What's that smell?
[Salesperson, spoken]
Subtext...
By Calvin Klein
[Emmett, sung]
That I don't like
That's kinda neat
Guys who wear that get beat up on my street
Still, I've come this far
I can't retreat in my shell
I'm in the hands of Elle
What the hell!
[Both]
Here you'll become what you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
Here's your chance to make it
So take it like a man
[Elle / Emmett]
God, I love shopping for guys! /
Okay, this is strange
Watching them change right before my eyes /
Don't watch me change
Look at him striking a pose
His confidence grows
He'll bloom like a rose /
It's just clothes!
God, I love shopping for men! /
Okay, this is nice
They walk in a two, they walk out a ten /
Is this the price?
Don't worry, this is my treat
There's someone I'd like you to meet
[Both, spoken]
Whoa
[Emmett]
I look like Warner
[Elle]
Yeah...
[Emmett]
But it's just me
[Elle, sung]
That's the best part
The outside is new
But now it reflects what's already in you
Couldn't change that if I wanted to
And I do not
[Emmett]
Thank you
[Elle, spoken]
No, thank you
[sung]
This is no gift
It's payment in kind
'Cause you saw beyond all the blonde to my mind
Oh, we've got to buy this!
What, are you blind?
You look hot!
Is he not hot?
[Salespeople]
He's hot, hot, hot, hot!
[All]
Here you'll become what you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
[Emmett]
Not quite the guy I'd have chose to be
But when she's standing so close to me
I think I like her plan
[Elle]
Here's your chance to make it
[Emmett]
It's a chance to make it
[Elle]
So take it like
[Emmett]
So take it like
[Both]
A man
A man
A man
A man
Feb 16, 2007 [Ver. 7]
(current version)
[Emmett, spoken]
What is this place?
[Elle, spoken]
It's called... a department store
[Emmett]
It's... it's beautiful
[Elle, sung]
Shh...
First, a deep breath
Take it all in
Feel all those halogens warming your skin
Smell how they pump in pure oxygen
See, they care
[Salesperson, spoken]
Love?
[Emmett]
Excuse me?
[Salesperson]
Love, the new fragrance from Chanel
[Emmett]
Oh... No, thank you
[Elle]
I know you're scared
Nevertheless
Think of the people you want to impress
Swallow your pride for me
Just nod yes
And prepare
'Cause something's in the air
[Emmett]
I think it's 'love'
[Elle, spoken]
Exactly!
[sung]
Here you'll become what you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
Here's your chance to make it
So take it like a man
[Emmett, sung]
What does she want?
Not really sure
Why can't we leave things the way that they were?
Why can I never say no to her?
[spoken]
What's that smell?
[Salesperson, spoken]
Subtext...
By Calvin Klein
[Emmett, sung]
That I don't like
That's kinda neat
Guys who wear that get beat up on my street
Still, I've come this far
I can't retreat in my shell
I'm in the hands of Elle
What the hell!
[Both]
Here you'll become what you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
Here's your chance to make it
So take it like a man
[Elle / Emmett]
God, I love shopping for guys! /
Okay, this is strange
Watching them change right before my eyes /
Don't watch me change
Look at him striking a pose
His confidence grows
He'll bloom like a rose /
It's just clothes!
God, I love shopping for men! /
Okay, this is nice
They walk in a two, they walk out a ten /
Is this the price?
Don't worry, this is my treat
There's someone I'd like you to meet
[Both, spoken]
Whoa
[Emmett]
I look like Warner
[Elle]
Yeah...
[Emmett]
But it's just me
[Elle, sung]
That's the best part
The outside is new
But now it reflects what's already in you
Couldn't change that if I wanted to
And I do not
[Emmett]
Thank you
[Elle, spoken]
No, thank you
[sung]
This is no gift
It's payment in kind
'Cause you saw beyond all the blonde to my mind
Oh, we've got to buy this!
What, are you blind?
You look hot!
Is he not hot?
[Salespeople]
He's hot, hot, hot, hot!
[All]
Here you'll become what you're supposed to be
You think you can't, but you can
Think of the guy you want most to be
[Emmett]
Not quite the guy I'd have chose to be
But when she's standing so close to me
I think I like her plan
[Elle]
Here's your chance to make it
[Emmett]
It's a chance to make it
[Elle]
So take it like
[Emmett]
So take it like
[Both]
A man
A man
A man
A man
song info
Different Versions: 7
Sung by: Elle, Emmett, Salespeople
Times Each Was Used:
Ver 1: 1
Ver 2: 1
Ver 3: 5 recorded, up to 10
Ver 4: 5 recorded, up to 10
Ver 5: 1 recorded, up to 3
Ver 6: 1 recorded, up to 2
Ver 7: a lot
my thoughts
This is my second favourite song in the musical! I love the vibe of it and it's probably the one I've listened to the most. I love the development it provides for Elle and Emmett's relationship in the way that Chip on My Shoulder did. Instead of Emmett helping Elle, though, it's about Elle helping Emmett. It just highlights how much they can learn from one another since they're pretty different in terms of what they're best at. I love it when relationships are built off the foundation of learning from one another and growing together. It's super special!