Your Man
Paul Colman Trio Lyrics


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I've been a tough man, I've been a hard man
I've been a man who's been willing to start a fight or three
I've been a harsh man and
I've been a get things done man
And I've seen a lot of things man
But now all I want is

I want to be your man

I've been a young man and I've been a foolish man
I've been a proud man
And worse than that I've been proud I am
I've been a loved man and I've been a wanted man
I've been a broken man but now all I want is

I want to be wise as a serpent
Gentle as a dove
I want to be quick to listen
And slow to speak above

So now I'm giving to you everything I am
I give you all that's in my hands
I lay my body down




And I'm giving you my heart
'Cause

Overall Meaning

all I want is to be your man


The lyrics of "Your Man" by Paul Colman Trio express the transformation of the singer's character from being a tough and harsh man who is always ready to fight to becoming a wise and gentle man who is now willing to give everything he has to the one he loves. First, he acknowledges his past mistakes and that he has seen and experienced a lot of things that have contributed to his character development. However, he now only wants to be the man for his loved one. He desires to be quick to listen and slow to speak above all, as well as gentle as a dove and wise as a serpent, showing that he has learned from his past mistakes and wants to be a better man for his partner.


The song's message is a call to men to reflect on their character and take responsibility for their actions, acknowledging past mistakes, and seeking to be a better person in relationships. The singer recognizes that it is a journey, but the desire to change and become a better man for his partner is of utmost importance.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been a tough man, I've been a hard man
I have been a person who has faced challenges and difficulties, and I have taken them head-on with sheer willpower.


I've been a man who's been willing to start a fight or three
I have been known to be confrontational, and have not shied away from quarrels and disagreements.


I've been a harsh man and
I have been strict and unrelenting in some of my actions and decisions.


I've been a get things done man
I am someone who prioritizes progress and productivity, and takes action to achieve my goals.


And I've seen a lot of things man
I have lived a life that is filled with experiences and hardships, and they have shaped me into who I am today.


But now all I want is
Despite my past tendencies, I have changed and matured, and my desires have shifted towards something else.


I want to be your man
I aspire to be someone who is devoted to you, and to become an ideal partner to you.


I've been a young man and I've been a foolish man
In the past, I have made mistakes and acted imprudently, especially when I was still young and naive.


I've been a proud man
I have had a sense of self-importance, and have sometimes prioritized my ego over other people's welfare.


And worse than that I've been proud I am
At times, I have glorified and celebrated my hubris, not realizing how it has caused harm to myself and others.


I've been a loved man and I've been a wanted man
There have been times when I have been cherished and desired by others, but these external factors are not what I truly need.


I've been a broken man but now all I want is
I have gone through moments of pain and sorrow, but I have learned from them and moved on to a better state of mind and spirit.


I want to be wise as a serpent
I seek to be clever and discerning, to have a sharp mind that can navigate through challenges and pitfalls.


Gentle as a dove
At the same time, I wish to be gentle and compassionate, to have a caring heart that can soothe the wounds of others.


I want to be quick to listen
Instead of imposing my own opinions and ideas, I want to be someone who actively listens to others and respects their perspective.


And slow to speak above
I understand the value of silence and humility, and desire to refrain from being overly talkative or dominant in conversations.


So now I'm giving to you everything I am
I am making a commitment to be transparent and honest with you, to share my strengths and weaknesses openly.


I give you all that's in my hands
I am willing to offer my resources, skills, and talents to serve you and meet your needs, as long as it is healthy and beneficial for both of us.


I lay my body down
I am willing to make sacrifices and put in effort, even if it entails physical or emotional discomfort.


And I'm giving you my heart
Above all, I am entrusting you with my emotions and affections, with the hope of building a genuine and lasting connection.


'Cause now all I want is
After much reflection and growth, my deepest desire is to find love and fulfillment with you, and to become the best version of myself in the process.




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