If I Was Your Man
Joe(μ‘°) Lyrics


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Mmm, yeah, yeah, oh, oh
Nana, nana, nana, nana, nana, oh
Nana, nana, nana
If I was your man, girl

Girl, I'm so tired of games
I just wanna settle down
I swear to you I've changed
Baby, why you buggin' now?
I know that I put you through hell
You deserve to be with someone else
But I gotta be straight up (Straight up)
Girl, I just wanna kiss and make up (Make up)
Ooh, we've been through a lot of things
How do you throw that away?
You were the heart of me
Can't believe you let it break
Tell me why you won't let him go
You can say what you want, but I know
Baby, no more lies
I'm a keep it real this time

Help me understand what I'm saying
Ain't gettin' through
Why I can't be your man when I'd give up the world for you
Girl, I'll do the best I can
Love you forever, that's what I'll do
If I was your man, if I was your man, if I was your man

Got rid of everything
That I knew was hurting you
My hustle in the streets
Gave that up for you too
Don't want nothing else in the way
I just wanna make sure that you'll stay
Baby, no more lies
I'm a do it right this time

Help me understand what I'm saying
Ain't gettin' through
Why I can't be your man when I'd give up the world for you
Girl, I'll do the best I can
Love you forever, that's what I'll do
If I was your man, if I was your man, if I was your man

Can't live without you anymore
Baby, I know that you're worth fighting for
They say that you're still in love with me
In my arms is where you need to be
Can't live without you anymore
Baby, I know that you're worth fighting for
They say that you're still in love with me
In my arms is where you need to be

Nana, nana, nana, nana, nana, nana, oh yeah, nana, nana
If I was your man, if I was your man

Help me understand what I'm saying
Ain't gettin' through
Why I can't be your man when I'd give up the world for you
Girl, I'll do the best I can
Love you forever, that's what I'll do
If I was your man, if I was your man, if I was your man

Help me understand what I'm saying
Ain't gettin' through
Why I can't be your man when I'd give up the world for you
Girl, I'll do the best I can




Love you forever, that's what I'll do
If I was your man, if I was your man, if I was your man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Joe's song "If I Was Your Man" express the feelings of a man who wants to settle down with a woman he loves. He is tired of playing games and wants to make amends for his past mistakes. The man acknowledges that he has hurt the woman in the past and that she deserves to be with someone else, but he wants to be given the chance to make things right. The man says that he will give up everything for the woman, and he has already given up things that were hurting her. He wants the woman to understand that he loves her and that he will keep it real this time.


The lyrics are powerful in their simplicity, reflecting the desire of a man to be with the woman he loves. He recognizes the mistakes he has made, and he is honest about his intentions for the future. The nana's in the chorus add a catchy and upbeat quality to the song, contrasting with the somber and soulful tone of the rest of the lyrics.


Overall, "If I Was Your Man" is a heartfelt ballad about love, mistakes, and redemption that speaks to the hopes and desires of anyone in love.


Line by Line Meaning

Girl, I'm so tired of games
Joe is feeling exhausted and disheartened by playing games in his relationship.


I just wanna settle down
Joe wants to have a stable and committed relationship with his partner.


I swear to you I've changed
Joe is assuring his partner that he has transformed and become a better person since they last were together.


Baby, why you buggin' now?
Joe is questioning why his partner is being difficult or causing problems now.


I know that I put you through hell
Joe acknowledges that he has caused his partner a lot of pain and difficulty in the past.


You deserve to be with someone else
Joe recognizes that his partner deserves to be with someone better than him due to his past mistakes.


But I gotta be straight up (Straight up)
Joe is being honest and straightforward with his partner.


Girl, I just wanna kiss and make up (Make up)
Joe wants to reconcile and make things right with his partner.


Ooh, we've been through a lot of things
Joe and his partner have faced many obstacles and challenges in their relationship.


How do you throw that away?
Joe is questioning why his partner would throw away all the positive and memorable experiences they shared together.


You were the heart of me
Joe confesses that his partner was the most important and essential part of his life.


Can't believe you let it break
Joe is shocked and disappointed that his partner allowed their relationship to fall apart.


Tell me why you won't let him go
Joe is curious as to why his partner is not letting go of someone else and giving him a chance.


You can say what you want, but I know
Joe is confident in his own feelings and believes his partner's words do not reflect their true emotions.


Baby, no more lies
Joe pledges to stop lying and start being truthful with his partner.


I'm a keep it real this time
Joe promises to genuinely express his emotions and intentions from now on.


Got rid of everything
Joe has eliminated all the negative influences and distractions in his life, especially those that hurt his relationship.


That I knew was hurting you
Joe got rid of things that he knew were causing pain and harm to his partner.


My hustle in the streets
Joe used to engage in street-related activities such as hustling, but he has given that up.


Gave that up for you too
Joe made a sacrifice and abandoned his old lifestyle for the sake of his relationship with his partner.


Don't want nothing else in the way
Joe does not want any other distractions or obstacles that could hinder their relationship.


I just wanna make sure that you'll stay
Joe's priority is to make his partner stay with him by doing everything to make the relationship work.


Can't live without you anymore
Joe has realized that he cannot continue living without his partner in his life.


Baby, I know that you're worth fighting for
Joe believes that his partner is worth fighting for and he will do his best to make things right.


They say that you're still in love with me
There are rumors or signs that Joe's partner still has feelings for him.


In my arms is where you need to be
Joe believes that his partner belongs in his embrace and that his love is what she needs to be truly happy.


Help me understand what I'm saying
Joe wants someone to help him convey his message and emotions more effectively.


Ain't gettin' through
Joe feels like his message is not being received or understood by his partner.


Why I can't be your man when I'd give up the world for you
Joe wonders why his partner cannot commit to him, even though he is willing to make any sacrifices for her.


Girl, I'll do the best I can
Joe promises to do everything in his power to make his relationship with his partner work.


Love you forever, that's what I'll do
Joe promises to love his partner unconditionally and eternally.


If I was your man, if I was your man, if I was your man
Joe wishes he was his partner's man and had the opportunity to prove his love and commitment to her.




Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MIKKEL ERIKSEN, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN, TAJ JACKSON

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@kimsanderson1832

This song never gets old. Who's still listening in 2020?

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Here its just never gets old for sure

@a.b.tchannel3572

Literally my life story right here

@charlenescott29

I do I love the song

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@harmonythomas6735

Joe to this day is still one of d best r&b singers of all time.. hands down.. a true musical icon

@tanyawalker2045

A true romantic 😍 !!!! Love all of his beautiful song. This man speaks of respecting and ❀️ 😍 women not degrading them!!!

@kennis.2603

And has been sooo underrated!! Give him his πŸ’

@jayhood5669

I agree πŸ’―

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