The Man I Love
Leanne Cope Lyrics


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Someday he'll come along
The man I love
And he'll be big and strong
The man I love
And when he comes my way
I'll do my best to make him stay
He'll look at me and smile
I'll understand
Then in a little while
He'll take my hand
And though it seems absurd
I know we both won't say a word
Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
Maybe Monday, maybe not
Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
He'll build a little home
That's meant for two
From which I'll never roam
Who would, would you




And so all else above
I'm dreaming of the man I love

Overall Meaning

Leanne Cope's song "The Man I Love" is a sweet and sentimental ballad that speaks to the idea of waiting for love. The song is about the anticipation of meeting the ideal man, who is described as being big, strong, and someone who will make a commitment to stay. The singer of the song is confident that she will find this man someday, and she will do everything in her power to make him feel welcome and happy in her company. When she meets him, she believes that they will share an unspoken understanding, and she imagines a life in which they build a home together and never part.


The first stanza of the song introduces the idea of the man the singer is dreaming of. He is someone who is big and strong, and who will commit to staying with her. She sees herself as a caretaker, preparing herself for when he comes into her life. When he arrives, she pictures them looking at each other, sharing a moment of mutual recognition. The singer then imagines that they will take each other's hands and not need to speak – as if they will instantly understand each other.


The second stanza is about the anticipation of meeting this man. The singer is confident that she will meet him someday, but she doesn't know when. She dreams that it might happen on Sunday or Monday, but she is sure that it will happen soon. When he arrives, the singer imagines that they will build a little home together that is meant for just the two of them. She speaks in a way that suggests that she will always remain by his side, unwilling to stray from the place they build together. The song ends with the singer expressing her deepest desire – to find the love of her life.


Line by Line Meaning

Someday he'll come along
One day, the man I love will appear.


The man I love
I am sure that I will find the man I love one day.


And he'll be big and strong
I imagine the man I love as a tall and strong person.


When he comes my way
When I finally meet the man I love.


I'll do my best to make him stay
I will try to make him stay with me forever.


He'll look at me and smile
When he gazes at me, he will grin with joy.


I'll understand
I will know and acknowledge his feelings.


Then in a little while
A brief moment later.


He'll take my hand
He will grab and hold my hand.


And though it seems absurd
Although it may appear strange or illogical.


I know we both won't say a word
We will share a silent understanding.


Maybe I shall meet him Sunday
Perhaps I will encounter him on a Sunday.


Maybe Monday, maybe not
It could be on a Monday, but it might not happen then.


Still I'm sure to meet him one day
Nevertheless, I am confident that we will meet someday.


Maybe Tuesday will be my good news day
Perhaps Tuesday will be the day when I finally meet the man I love.


He'll build a little home
Together, we will create a small dwelling.


That's meant for two
It's a home for us two.


From which I'll never roam
I will never move away from this place.


Who would, would you
Would you want to leave a home that you love?


And so all else above
Above everything else.


I'm dreaming of the man I love
I am continuously thinking and dreaming about the man I love.




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