Man in a Uniform
Prince Lyrics


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Oh, she said
(Hut!)

She said "Man in a uniform
2night that's what I want U 2 be"
She said "3rd time this week U wore that old suit
But I don't give a damn, U see?
Because man in a uniform do funny things 2 me"
And I said "It's the 3rd time, but I don't mind
Cuz that sister just so damn fine, ah"

Man in a uniform (Hut!)
That's what I am
Man in a uniform, uh
That's what I am

She said "Man in a uniform
Sufferin' every stroke of my hand
From the dusk until the early morn'
U will grant this girl's demands" (Why?)
Cuz she need 2 be drunk with pride
Wait a minute, I'm go'n tell U why
2 make up, 2 make up
2 make up 4 the emptiness that she feel inside
Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
Come on

Man in a uniform, mama
That's what I am (Hut!)
(Hut!)

Man in a uniform
She said "2night (2night)
I want your attention" ('tention)
She said "2night I want your violent tongue
2 swallow my stench and be loyal 2 me
She'll never be free
Until U do me like a man in a uniform" (Hut!)

Man in a uniform (in a uniform)
That's what I am
In a uniform (Baby, baby, yeah)
That's what I am




Dirty little man in a uniform
That's what I am (Hut!)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Man in a Uniform" by Prince depict a conversation between the singer and a woman who expresses her attraction to men in uniform. She asks Prince to dress up in one and fulfill her desires, to which he agrees, although he's not particularly fond of the suit he wears. The woman demands Prince's attention and physical presence, craving his domination, and expects him to satisfy her inner emptiness. The song highlights the power dynamics in relationships, depicting a woman who seeks refuge in asserting control over a man and a man who is willing to comply with her wishes to gratify his own desires.


The lyrics of "Man in a Uniform" suggest Prince was experimenting with themes of gender and authority, exploring the idea of role-playing, and highlighting the complexities of power dynamics in romantic relationships. The song caused controversy when it was first released in 1982, as it was deemed too sexually explicit, leading some radio stations to ban it. However, it has since gained a cult following among Prince's fans, who appreciate its genre-bending sound, suggestive lyrics, and playful tone.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, she said (Hut!)
Prince is introducing a conversation with a woman


She said see "Man in a uniform Tonight that's what I want you to be"
The woman wants Prince to role-play being a man in uniform during sex


She said see "Third time this week you wore that old suit But I don't give a damn, you see? Cause man in a uniform do funny things to me"
The woman is turned on by men in uniforms and doesn't care that Prince is wearing the same suit multiple times


And I said see "It's the Third time, but I don't mind Cause that sister just so damn fine, ah"
Prince is attracted to the woman and agrees to her request


Man in a uniform (Hut!) That's what I am Man in a uniform, uh That's what I am
Prince is fulfilling the woman's desires by pretending to be a man in uniform


She said see "Man in a uniform Sufferin' every stroke of my hand From the dusk until the early morn' You will grant this girl's demands" (Why?) Cause she need to be drunk with pride Wait a minute, I'm go'n tell you why To make up, to make up­ To make up for the emptiness that she feel inside Yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah Come on
The woman wants Prince to submit to her every desire all night to make up for her sense of emptiness


Man in a uniform, mama That's what I am (Hut!) (Hut!)
Prince continues to role-play as a man in uniform during sex


Man in a uniform She said ¨see "tonight (tonight) I want your attention" ('tention) She said see "tonight I want your violent tongue To swallow my stench and be loyal to me She'll never be free Until you do me like a man in a uniform" (Hut!)
The woman wants Prince to give her his full attention and engage in rough sex as a man in uniform to satisfy her desire for control


Man in a uniform (in a uniform) That's what I am In a uniform (Baby, baby, yeah) That's what I am Dirty little man in a uniform That's what I am (Hut!)
Prince is emphasizing his role-play as a man in uniform and embracing the dirty, taboo nature of the woman's desires




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PRINCE ROGERS NELSON

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