"Take It Like A Man" is a song by

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electronic group Dragonette, released as the second single from their debut studio album, '' Galore'' (2007). It reached a peak position of number 112 on the UK Singles Chart.

Critical reception

Overall, the song received mostly positive reviews. Jonathan Keefe of ''

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'' noted and complimented the song's complicated D/S dynamics, matched against a sugary, playful melody. Heather Pheres of

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compared the song to previous works of Gwen Stefani, and new age rock band The Killers.

Music video

The music video, based on 1970s-era pornographic tropes, was directed by Ben Taylor, and premiered on Dragonette's official

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channel on June 26, 2007. Dragonette described the video as "very saucy".

Charts

Track listing

CD single

(Released )

Promo maxi

12" single

7" single

(Released )

References

External links

Dragonette official website
2007 singles Dragonette songs Mercury Records singles 2007 songs Songs written by Martina Sorbara Songs written by Dan Kurtz Songs written by Steve Chrisanthou {{2000s-pop-single-stub