Gentleman
Cody Simpson Lyrics


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If you ever need to cry
I'll wipe the tears right from your eyes
Oh yes, I will
If you can't fall asleep at night
I'll sing to you a lullaby
Oh yes, I will

Can I be your gentlemen?
I'll be as gentle as I can
Girl, what would it take?
To be your gentlemen
I swear I'll be the luckiest man
If I could be your gentlemen

I wanna be the one you hug
When the world is just too much
Oh what you say?
I wanna be the one you trust (trust)
I'll keep your secrets between us
Oh what you say?

Can I be your gentlemen?
I'll be as gentle as I can
Girl, what what would it take?
To be your gentlemen
I swear I'll be the luckiest man
If I could be your gentlemen

Yeah
I will open every door for you
'Cause my lady should be first, aw yeah
I'll throw my jacket over a puddle
'Cause my lady should be first, ooh yeah

So tell me baby possibly, that you might consider me?
Just say you will
And I love you humbly
I just pray that you believe
That I could be your gentlemen, ooh





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Overall Meaning

In "Gentleman" by Cody Simpson, the singer offers to be there for someone he cares about, offering comfort and support in times of need. He promises to wipe away their tears and sing them a lullaby if they can't sleep at night. Throughout the song, he asks if he can be this person's gentleman, pledging to be as gentle as possible and be the lucky man trusted with their secrets.


The lyrics are a reflection of a desire to be a caring and compassionate partner, offering emotional support and physical assistance when needed. Simpson wants to be seen as a gentleman, performing chivalrous acts such as opening doors and throwing jackets over puddles. He is asking for the listener's trust, promising to love them humbly and be a reliable presence in their life.


Overall, "Gentleman" is a sweet and simple song about the desire to be a caring partner, offering support and affection in any way possible. It is a song about being there for someone, taking on the role of a gentleman and earning the trust and love of the person they care for.


Line by Line Meaning

If you ever need to cry
I will comfort you if you ever need to let out your emotions


I'll wipe the tears right from your eyes
I will remove your tears to support you in your time of sadness


If you can't fall asleep at night
I will sing a soothing song to lull you to sleep


I'll sing to you a lullaby
I'll sing a song to you to bring you peace and help you sleep


Can I be your gentlemen?
Can I act as your respectful and chivalrous partner?


I'll be as gentle as I can
I promise to behave delicately and kindly towards you


Girl, what would it take?
What do I need to do for you to accept my offer?


To be your gentlemen
To be the man who treats you with respect and courtesy


I swear I'll be the luckiest man
I will consider myself extremely fortunate if you choose me


I wanna be the one you hug
I want to be the one you come to for comfort


When the world is just too much
When life seems overwhelming and burdensome


Oh what you say?
Is this something that interests you?


I wanna be the one you trust (trust)
I want to be somebody that you can confide in


I'll keep your secrets between us
Any private things that you share with me will remain confidential


Yeah, I will open every door for you
I will make sure to show you respect by opening all doors for you


'Cause my lady should be first, aw yeah
A true gentleman should always prioritize their partner


I'll throw my jacket over a puddle
I will sacrifice my belongings to make sure you stay clean and dry


'Cause my lady should be first, ooh yeah
A true gentleman should always prioritize their partner


So tell me baby possibly, that you might consider me?
Would you be willing to think about choosing me?


Just say you will
Please let me know if you are interested


And I love you humbly
I will always love you without putting myself above you


I just pray that you believe
I hope you trust that my intentions are sincere


That I could be your gentlemen, ooh
That I could be the man to treat you with respect and kindness


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Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cody Simpson, Edwin Serrano, Alex Dezen

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