Soul Man
Dave Sam Lyrics


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Coming to you on a dusty road
Good loving, I got a truck load
And when you get it, you got something
Don't worry, 'cause I'm coming

I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man (come on!)
I'm a soul man

And that ain't all

Got what I got the hard way
And I make it better, each and every day
So honey, said don't you fret
'Cause you ain't seen nothing yet

I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man, oh

I was brought up on a side street, yes mam
I learned how to love before I could eat
I was educated at woodstock
When I start loving, oh I can't stop

I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man
I'm a soul man (yeah!)
I'm a soul man

Just grab the rope and I'll pull you in
Give you hope and be your only boyfriend
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah!)

I'm talking about a soul man
I'm a soul man
(And you're a) soul man
Soul man (oh lord)
Soul man
(I'm a) soul man




(And you're a) soul man
(And you're a) soul man

Overall Meaning

The song "Soul Man" by Dave Sam is an upbeat and lively track that explores the theme of love and companionship. The lyrics are delivered with a lot of energy and enthusiasm, making it an infectious tune that is easy to sing along to. The opening lines set the tone for the rest of the song, with the singer announcing that he is coming with "good loving" on a "dusty road." He promises that once you get a taste of his affection, you will have something and you won't have to worry because he is coming.


Throughout the song, the singer continues to declare that he is a "soul man" and that he has got what he's got the hard way, but he makes it better every day. He claims that he was brought up on a side street and learned how to love before he could eat, emphasizing the importance of love in his life. The singer is confident in his abilities and promises to give hope to his lover and be her only boyfriend. The song is a celebration of love and soul, and it encourages listeners to embrace their soulful side and live fully in the moment.


Overall, "Soul Man" is a fun and uplifting track that is sure to put a smile on your face. It is a celebration of love and the power of soulful music to lift our spirits and bring us together. Dave Sam's energetic performance and catchy lyrics make it a timeless classic that will be enjoyed for years to come.


Line by Line Meaning

Coming to you on a dusty road
I am approaching you from afar on a long, tiresome road.


Good loving, I got a truck load
I possess an abundant amount of pure and genuine affection to give.


And when you get it, you got something
Once you receive my love, you have gained a special treasure.


Don't worry, 'cause I'm coming
Do not fret, for I am on my way.


I'm a soul man
I am a person who strongly possesses a sense of character and my own individual soul.


Got what I got the hard way
I have received everything I have through much difficulty and hardship.


And I make it better, each and every day
I work hard to improve and make the most of what I have, every single day.


So honey, said don't you fret
My dear, please do not worry or stress about anything.


'Cause you ain't seen nothing yet
Because you have yet to experience all that I am capable of doing and giving.


I was brought up on a side street, yes mam
I was raised in a humble and unprivileged neighborhood.


I learned how to love before I could eat
I learned the importance of genuine love at a very young age, before even my own physical needs were met.


I was educated at woodstock
I gained my education and knowledge about life from attending the famous Woodstock music festival.


When I start loving, oh I can't stop
Once I begin expressing my love, it is impossible for me to stop, as it is a strong part of my character.


Just grab the rope and I'll pull you in
Simply reach out to me and I will bring you closer to me.


Give you hope and be your only boyfriend
I will provide you with feelings of hope and optimism and I vow to be your only romantic partner.


Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah (yeah!)
Just expressing enthusiasm and positive energy.


(And you're a) soul man
I see that you also possess the same qualities of strength and character as me, my friend.


Soul man (oh lord)
Affirming that I am indeed a strong soulful individual.


(I'm a) soul man
Emphasizing once again that I am a soulful man.


(And you're a) soul man
Recognizing that you too are a soulful individual, my companion.


(And you're a) soul man
Reaffirming that you truly possess those unique and admirable qualities of character, my friend.




Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: David Porter, Isaac Hayes

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@patrickstocks3576

Coming to you on a dusty road
Good loving, I got a truck load
And when you get it, you got something
Don’t worry, ‘cause I’m coming

I’m a soul man
I’m a soul man
I’m a soul man (come on!)
I’m a soul man

And that ain’t all

Got what I got the hard way
And I make it better, each and everyday
So honey, said don’t you fret
‘Cause you ain’t seen nothing yet

I’m a soul man
I’m a soul man
I’m a soul man
I’m a soul man, oh

I was brought up on a side street, yes mam
I learned how to love before I could eat
I was educated at Woodstock
When I start loving, oh I can’t stop

I’m a soul man
I’m a soul man
I’m a soul man (yeah!)
I’m a soul man

Just grab the rope and I’ll pull you in
Give you hope and be your only boyfriend
Yeah yeah yeah yeah (yeah!)

I’m talking about a soul man
I’m a soul man
(And you’re a) soul man
Soul man (oh lord)
Soul man
(I’m a) soul man
(And you’re a) soul man
(And you’re a) soul man



All comments from YouTube:

@craigdavis5407

R.I.P. Mr. James"Uncle Phil"Avery!!!✊🏿✊🏿✊🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿🙏🏿👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿❤❤❤

@davidg.9932

Happy 86th. Samuel David Moore October 12, 1935. Miami, Florida.. I liked you way before The Blues Brothers. A true pioneer of big band blues..

@luislaplume8261

I remember when this was new on the radio in 1967 when I was in school! When music made sense and you can understand what the singers are singing about.

@justsomeguyhere811

Man the music came out on 1978

@luislaplume8261

@@justsomeguyhere811 Then explain it to me when one of my classmates brought his portable radioto class and we heard it when I was in the 7th grade in Intermediate School 8 in Jamaica, Queens, NYC? We were waiting for our teacher to come in during the change of periods.

@Simon_Nonymous

@@justsomeguyhere811 it did very well to hit the charts in 1967 then...

@jrsygrl72

@@justsomeguyhere811 No, you're thinking of the SNL sketch "Blues Brothers", from 1978. This here - by Sam & Dave, 1967 - is THE original.

@disposablecynic

​@@justsomeguyhere811No it didn't you naive f!

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@judymcvey9005

Sam & Dave were the greatest! This will always be THEIR song no matter who else does it!

@margolangley4472

Reminiscing... rapt! Saturday, 29 October 2022

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