If I Was Your Man
Joe Lyrics

Girl, I'm so tired of games
The singer is expressing their exhaustion with the games in their relationship with the addressee.

I just wanna settle down
The singer desires a stable and committed relationship with the addressee.

I swear to you I've changed
The singer is promising to the addressee that they have undergone a positive transformation.

Baby, why you buggin' now?
The artist is questioning why the addressee is currently causing problems in the relationship.

I know that I put you through hell
The artist acknowledges that they have caused a lot of distress for the addressee.

You deserve to be with someone else
The singer believes that the addressee would be better off with a different partner.

But I gotta be straight up (Straight up)
The singer is about to speak candidly and honestly with the addressee.

Girl, I just wanna kiss and make up (Make up)
The artist desires a resolution to the issues in the relationship and to reconcile with the addressee.

Ooh, we've been through a lot of things
The artist and the addressee have faced many challenges and experiences together.

How do you throw that away?
The artist is questioning why the addressee would let go of all the shared experiences and history between them.

You were the heart of me
The addressee is extremely important and central to the singer's life and well-being.

Can't believe you let it break
The artist is expressing disbelief that the addressee could let their relationship suffer and potentially end.

Tell me why you won't let him go
The singer is requesting an explanation as to why the addressee is holding onto someone who is not good for them.

You can say what you want, but I know
The singer is confident in their beliefs and understanding of the situation despite what the addressee may say.

Baby, no more lies
The singer is asking the addressee to be truthful and stop hiding things.

I'm a keep it real this time
The artist is asserting their commitment to honesty and sincerity in their interactions with the addressee.

Help me understand what I'm saying
The artist is seeking clarification or assistance in expressing their thoughts and emotions.

Ain't gettin' through
The singer is struggling to make the addressee understand their intentions and feelings.

Why I can't be your man when I'd give up the world for you
The singer is expressing confusion as to why they cannot be in a committed relationship with the addressee despite their willingness to sacrifice everything for them.

Girl, I'll do the best I can
The artist promises to try their hardest in the relationship with the addressee.

Love you forever, that's what I'll do
The artist promises to always love the addressee unconditionally.

If I was your man, if I was your man, if I was your man
The artist is imagining himself in a committed relationship with the addressee and expressing his desire for this to come true.

Got rid of everything
The singer has eliminated everything from their life that was negatively impacting their relationship with the addressee.

That I knew was hurting you
The artist has removed anything that was causing distress or harm to the addressee.

My hustle in the streets
The singer used to engage in illegal activities to earn a living.

Gave that up for you too
The singer stopped participating in illegal activities for the sake of their relationship with the addressee.

Don't want nothing else in the way
The singer wants to focus solely on their relationship and doesn't want any external factors to interfere.

I just wanna make sure that you'll stay
The artist desires for the addressee to remain in the relationship with them and is attempting to ensure their commitment.

Can't live without you anymore
The artist has reached a point where they cannot imagine living without the addressee by their side.

Baby, I know that you're worth fighting for
The singer recognizes the value and importance of their relationship with the addressee and is willing to fight to keep them in their life.

They say that you're still in love with me
The singer has heard reports that the addressee still loves them despite the struggles in their relationship.

In my arms is where you need to be
The artist believes that the addressee would be happiest and most fulfilled in a committed relationship with them.