I Wanna Be Your Man
L.A. Guns Lyrics


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See me coming
Down the road
I'm coming down the road
Standing by the end of the line

What you gonna do
Intuition can't you see
Mistreator got the shake on me
Fire and water rollin' dice

I'm gonna get you
No matter the price
I'm a hard man 2 fight
I'm an easy man 2 please

Baby don't you mess with me
'Cause you couldn't take the heat
I want to be your man
I want to be your lover baby

I want to be your man
No complication let me explain
I'll take you higher than an airplane
Look in the mirror

What do I see
I see the devil
And he's looking at me
I'm a hard man 2 fight

I'm an easy man 2 please
Baby don't you mess with me
'Cause you couldn't take the heat
I want to be your man





I want to be your lover baby
I want to be your man

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of L.A. Guns's song "I Wanna Be Your Man" talk about a man who is confident and determined to win the heart of his love interest. He is coming down the road to meet her and wants to be her man and lover. He warns her not to mess with him because he is a hard man to fight and an easy man to please. He says that he can take her higher than an airplane and assures her that there will be no complications. He then sees the devil looking back at him in the mirror, which could imply that he is dark and intense, but nevertheless committed to being with the woman he desires.


Overall, the song seems to be a love song with a bit of a warning to the woman that the man will not be someone she can easily shake off. He is confident, and perhaps a bit dangerous, but he is also showing vulnerability by wanting to be loved and be with this woman. The line "fire and water rollin' dice" could also signify the risks involved in being in a relationship with him. The song has a rock and roll vibe with a catchy chorus that emphasizes the man's desire to be the woman's man and lover.


Line by Line Meaning

See me coming
I am approaching you


Down the road
Literally traveling down the street towards you


I'm coming down the road
I am moving closer to you, and soon will be there


Standing by the end of the line
I have arrived at my destination, and am at the end of the line waiting for you


What you gonna do
What actions will you take in response to my presence?


Intuition can't you see
Can't you sense or feel that I am here?


Mistreator got the shake on me
Something or someone is causing me to feel unwell or nervous


Fire and water rollin' dice
Two opposing forces or elements are at play and the situation is uncertain


I'm gonna get you
I have plans to pursue and capture you


No matter the price
I am willing to pay any cost to obtain you


I'm a hard man 2 fight
I am a tough adversary to battle against


I'm an easy man 2 please
I am easily satisfied and contented


Baby don't you mess with me
Do not challenge me or cause trouble


'Cause you couldn't take the heat
You would not be able to handle the intensity or pressure of dealing with me


I want to be your man
I desire to have a romantic relationship with you


I want to be your lover baby
I crave to be your passionate partner


No complication let me explain
I am asking for a simple relationship without any obstacles; allow me to clarify my intentions


I'll take you higher than an airplane
I will bring you immense joy and satisfaction that exceeds expectations


Look in the mirror
Reflect on yourself and the image you see before you


What do I see
What thoughts or emotions surface as a result of what you observe?


I see the devil
I see a sinister or evil presence


And he's looking at me
The devil is focusing his attention on me


I want to be your man
Reiterating my desire for a romantic relationship with you




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: KELLY NICKELS, MICK CRIPPS, PHILIP LEWIS, STEVE RILEY, TRACII GUNNS

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