When a Man Loves a Woman
Joshua Ledet Lyrics

When a man loves a woman
A man is able to love a woman with his all-encompassing heart and soul.

Can't keep his mind on nothin' else
All he can concentrate on is his love for the woman as it overwhelms all his other thoughts and desires.

He'd trade the world
The man would give up everything, even the world, for her.

For a good thing he's found
The woman he loves is a good thing and worth everything he has to offer.

If she is bad, he can't see it
He views her with a pure heart and soul and is unable to see any faults or flaws in her.

She can do no wrong
In his eyes, the woman he loves can never make a mistake or do anything wrong.

Turn his back on his best friend
He is willing to sacrifice even his closest friendships if she needs him to.

When a man loves a woman
Again emphasizing the intensity of the love felt by the man.

Spend his very last dime
The man is willing to give everything he has to hold onto the woman he loves.

Trying to hold on to what he needs
He is fighting to keep the woman in his life, as she is what he truly and deeply needs.

He'd give up all his comforts
Comfort is of secondary importance when the woman he loves is what brings true happiness and joy to his life.

And sleep out in the rain
The man is even willing to face discomfort and physical hardship just to be with her.

If she said that's the way
He is eager and obedient to please her, even if it means doing something he doesn't desire.

It ought to be
He feels she knows what's best for him, and he trusts and relies on her completely.

When a man loves a woman
Reiterating the extreme depth of his love.

I give you everything I got (yeah)
As a gesture of his love, he offers her his all and everything he has.

Trying to hold on
He is desperate to keep her by his side, as she is the center of his world.

To your precious love
He cares for and treasures her love deeply, holding it at the highest value.

Baby please don't treat me bad
While the man loves her dearly, he is also fearful of losing her and begs her not to treat him poorly.

When a man loves a woman
Once more spotlighting the incomparable strength of his love.

Deep down in his soul
His love is rooted in the depths of his soul and is a core part of his being.

She can bring him such misery
While she often brings happiness and joy to his life, she also holds the power to cause him extreme heartache and despair.

If she is playing him for a fool
Even if she is using and manipulating him, he is still naively and loyally devoted to her.

He's the last one to know
He is blinded by his love and unable to see if he is being deceived or taken advantage of.

Loving eyes can never see
His immense love obscures his vision and impair his better judgment.

Yes when a man loves a woman
Emphasizing the undeniable and powerful nature of a man's love towards a woman.

I know exactly how he feels
Joshua Ledet is personally able to identify, empathize, and feel the depth of love that the man feels.

'cause baby, baby, baby
Empathizing with the vulnerability and intensity of the man's emotions.

I am a man
Brings the song full circle and illustrates the universality of this kind of love and truly how every man can feel in the presence of his beloved.