I Wouldn't Change The Man He Is
Diana Ross Lyrics
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Nobody knows him
Any better than I
Says without me
He can get along
But I know that's just a man's way
Of saying he's strong
But I wouldn't change him, no
Oh, I wouldn't change his funny ways
'Cause he's the cause of my sunny days
And though sometimes he brings me little tears
Still love the man he is
If I do something to please him
He never gives me credit
If I think he'll bring me candy and roses
Huh, I might as well forget it
He's the kind of a man
Who likes his privacy
And when a mood hits him
I know when to let him be
But I wouldn't change him, no
I wouldn't change his funny, funny ways
'Cause he's the cause of my sunny days
And though sometimes he brings me little tears
Still love the man he is
Sometimes when he hurts me so bad
I think I've got migraine in the head
All he has to do is touch me
Tears disappear
I'll forgive him in a minute
I have to pretend
There ain't much I know
He's the kind of a man
Who likes to run the show
But I wouldn't change him, no
I wouldn't change his funny ways
'Cause he's the cause of my sunny days
Though sometimes he brings me little tears
Still love the man he is
Oh, I love that man
I wouldn't change his funny ways
And I wouldn't change the man he is
In "I Wouldn't Change The Man He Is," Diana Ross sings about her love for a man who may be difficult to understand but who also brings joy to her life. She acknowledges that he has his quirks and can be stubborn, but ultimately she would not change him because he is the cause of her happiness. She understands that he has his own way of dealing with things and that he values his privacy, but she is still devoted to him.
The lyrics showcase the complexity of human relationships and the range of emotions that come with them. Ross portrays a woman who is fiercely loyal and forgiving, but also struggles at times with her partner's behavior. The lines "Sometimes when he hurts me so bad, I think I've got migraine in the head / All he has to do is touch me, tears disappear, I'll forgive him in a minute" show just how much she cares for him despite the challenges they face.
Overall, "I Wouldn't Change The Man He Is" is a testament to the power of love and the importance of accepting someone for who they are, flaws and all.
Line by Line Meaning
I've got a funny kind of guy
My partner has a unique sense of humor.
Nobody knows him
Any better than I
I know my partner better than anyone else.
Says without me
He can get along
But I know that's just a man's way
Of saying he's strong
My partner thinks he doesn't need me, but it's just his way of showing his independence and strength.
But I wouldn't change him, no
Oh, I wouldn't change his funny ways
'Cause he's the cause of my sunny days
And though sometimes he brings me little tears
Still love the man he is
I love my partner for who he is, even if he occasionally upsets me, because he brings joy to my life.
If I do something to please him
He never gives me credit
If I think he'll bring me candy and roses
Huh, I might as well forget it
My partner doesn't show appreciation or romantic gestures often, and I've learned to accept that.
He's the kind of a man
Who likes his privacy
And when a mood hits him
I know when to let him be
My partner values his alone time and I respect that, understanding when to give him space.
Sometimes when he hurts me so bad
I think I've got migraine in the head
All he has to do is touch me
Tears disappear
I'll forgive him in a minute
Though my partner may hurt me deeply at times, his touch and presence can quickly heal the wounds and restore my love for him.
I have to pretend
There ain't much I know
He's the kind of a man
Who likes to run the show
Even though I know my partner well, I sometimes have to pretend I don't in order to keep the peace, as he values his independence in decision-making.
Still love the man he is
Oh, I love that man
I wouldn't change his funny ways
And I wouldn't change the man he is
Despite any flaws, I love my partner as he is and wouldn't want to change him in any way.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICKOLAS ASHFORD, VALERIE SIMPSON
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