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 trying to convince the woman he desires to give him a chance. He tells her repeatedly that he can love her better than anyone she's used to being with. The lyrics imply that the woman is either single or perhaps not fully satisfied in her current relationship. The singer is essentially telling her that he can provide her with everything she needs emotionally, and that she should take a chance on him.


The repetition of the chorus in the song shows how persistent the singer is in trying to win over the woman's heart. The use of the word "baby" is also significant, as it creates a more intimate and personal connection between the singer and the woman. It also implies that the singer is trying to approach the woman in a more romantic way rather than just as a friend.


Overall, the lyrics of "Don't You Want a Man Like Me?" showcase B.B. King's smooth and seductive vocal delivery as he tries to win over the heart of the woman he desires.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh baby, don't you want a man like me
My dear, aren't you looking for a partner who can fulfill your needs and desires, that partner being me?


Oh baby, don't you need a man like me
My love, aren't you lacking in the presence of a companion who can provide for you, that companion being me?


I can love you baby
I have the capability to care for you deeply and unconditionally.


Better than your used to be
I can offer you a love that surpasses what you have previously experienced.


Better than any man in town
No other man in this entire city can love you as exceptionally as I can, my dear.




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

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