Like A Man
Dallas Smith Lyrics

Hey beautiful, what's your name?
Addressing an individual in a flattering manner to initiate a conversation.

I know you like it when I play that game
Acknowledging previous interactions and suggesting the continuation of a flirtatious or playful dynamic.

Just like I like it when you take my hat
Reveling in a shared playful dynamic, one example of which is when the individual in question playfully takes the singer's hat.

And pretend like you ain't gonna give it back
Referencing a flirty interaction that involves the individual in question playfully holding onto the singer's hat.

You got my mind all over you
Suggesting that the singer is fixated on the individual in question and cannot stop thinking about them.

Got me feelin' sixteen, kinda green, I wanna make a move
Expressing a youthful and naive excitement and desire to pursue the individual in question.

I've driven down this road a time or two
Referencing previous romantic experiences and implying a sense of familiarity with pursuing romantic interests.

But every curve around you feels brand new
Despite past experiences, the individual in question feels like a new and exciting adventure for the singer.

I'll be your rebel, kinda reckless
Offering to be a spontaneous and daring partner for the individual in question.

Drive your heart wild
Implying the singer aims to stir up intense emotions in the individual in question.

Do damn near anything just to see you smile
Willing to go to great lengths to please and impress the individual in question.

You're little out of control, yo, wanna hold your hand
Noting the individual in question's playful and spontaneous nature and expressing a desire for physical contact.

Gonna chase you like a boy and love you like a man
Promising to approach the individual in question with youthful enthusiasm, while also being mature and genuine in their affections.

I know I act like a tough guy
Admitting to putting on a tough persona or show in order to impress or attract the individual in question.

But girl you can kiss that goodbye
Implying that the individual in question has seen through the singer's facade and encouraging the two to connect on a more genuine level.

You keep me high school crushin', tryin to play it cool
Acknowledging the giddy and nervous feelings of a crush and attempting to conceal them with a suave demeanor.

Yeah this love is growin' up but I'm still fallin' for you
Indicating that despite maturing in their approach to love and relationships, the singer still has strong feelings for the individual in question.

I make you feel a rush like we just began
Asserting that the singer still creates a sense of excitement and freshness in the individual in question.

You'll always be a catch from where I stand
Expressing admiration and respect for the individual in question, stating that they will always be desirable in the singer's eyes.