If I Was Your Man
Joe (R&B) Lyrics
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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
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
In "If I Was Your Man," Joe is expressing his desire to settle down and be in a committed relationship with the woman he loves. He acknowledges the mistakes he's made in the past and promises to change and make things right. Joe has gotten rid of everything that might have been hurting his relationship, including giving up his hustle in the streets, to prove his love for his partner. He pleads with her to let him be the man she needs and deserves, promising to do the best he can and love her forever.
The chorus of the song repeats the title phrase, "If I Was Your Man," emphasizing Joe's longing to be the one his partner chooses to be with. The verses highlight his willingness to change, his regret for past mistakes, and his hope for a better future with his loved one. Overall, the song speaks to the universal desire for love, commitment, and the chance to make things right in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Girl, I'm so tired of games
I am exhausted with playing games and want to establish a serious relationship with you.
I just wanna settle down
I am ready to commit and build a strong bond with you.
I know that I put you through hell
I understand that I have caused you pain and suffering in the past.
But I gotta be straight up (Straight up)
I need to be blunt and honest with you about my intentions.
Girl, I just wanna kiss and make up (Make up)
I want to resolve any issues between us and start fresh.
How do you throw that away?
Why would you want to discard all of the memories and moments we shared together?
If I was your man, if I was your man, if I was your man
If I was your partner, I would do everything in my power to make you happy and build a lasting relationship.
Can't live without you anymore
I cannot imagine my life without you in it and want to be with you forever.
In my arms is where you need to be
The only place where you belong is in my embrace, where I can hold you close and keep you safe.
Love you forever, that's what I'll do
I will love you for all eternity and will never stop cherishing you.
Help me understand what I'm saying
I need your help to comprehend why my words don't seem to be getting through to you.
Why I can't be your man when I'd give up the world for you
I don't understand why you won't give me a chance when I am willing to sacrifice everything for you.
Got rid of everything That I knew was hurting you
I have eliminated all the things in my life that I knew were causing you pain or discomfort.
My hustle in the streets Gave that up for you too
I have abandoned my old lifestyle and habits, including my hustle in the streets, to be with you.
Don't want nothing else in the way
I don't want anyone or anything to come between us and jeopardize our relationship.
Baby, no more lies
I promise to be truthful and transparent with you from now on.
I'm a do it right this time
I will make sure that I don't repeat my past mistakes and do everything right this time around.
They say that you're still in love with me
I have heard rumors that you still have feelings for me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: MIKKEL ERIKSEN, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN, TAJ JACKSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@kimsanderson1832
This song never gets old. Who's still listening in 2020?
@thesavageone_3605
🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾🙌🏾
@ritanikita6518
Here its just never gets old for sure
@a.b.tchannel3572
Literally my life story right here
@charlenescott29
I do I love the song
@prettyann6511
👂👂🙋♀️
@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 💐
@jayhood5669
I agree 💯