Don't You Want A Man Like Me
B.B.King Lyrics


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Oh baby, don't you want a man like me
Oh baby, don't you want a man like me
I can love you baby
Better than your used to be

Oh baby, don't you need a man like me
Oh baby, don't you need a man like me
I can love you baby
Better than any man in town

Oh baby, don't you want a man like me
Oh baby, don't you want a man like me




I can love you baby
Better than your used to be

Overall Meaning

In B.B.King's song "Don't You Want A Man Like Me," the singer is making a passionate plea to a woman, asking if she wants a man like him. In the first verse, he asks if she wants someone who can love her better than she's used to. This suggests that she may have been with other men in the past who were not treating her well or were not able to express their love in the way that B.B.King can.


In the second verse, King takes his plea one step further and asks if the woman needs a man like him. This could indicate that the woman may be in a vulnerable or lonely state, and King is offering himself as a solution. He reiterates that he can love her better than any man in town, building on the idea that she deserves someone who can give her the love and attention she craves.


Finally, in the third verse, King repeats his initial question, asking if the woman wants a man like him. By asking this again, he is emphasizing how important it is for her to consider him as a potential partner. The repetition of the lines throughout the song creates a sense of urgency and adds to the emotional weight of the lyrics.


Overall, B.B.King's "Don't You Want A Man Like Me" is a heartfelt and sincere appeal to a woman's heart. King is offering himself as a better option than any man she may have been with in the past or anyone else in town. He is confident in his ability to love her better than she's ever experienced before, and he makes an eloquent plea for her to consider him as a serious partner.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh baby, don't you want a man like me
I am offering myself as an option for you to consider in your romantic pursuits.


Oh baby, don't you need a man like me
I sense that you have a need for the love and attention of a man, and I believe I am capable of fulfilling that need.


I can love you baby Better than your used to be
I am confident that my ability to express love and affection towards you surpasses whatever standard or expectation you may have developed from past experiences.


I can love you baby Better than any man in town
I am willing to compete with any other man you know or may meet in the future when it comes to demonstrating and providing love to you.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KING, RILEY B.

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