Just A Man
Raphael Saadiq feat. Devin The Dude Lyrics
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I'm trying to do all that I can
Don't know why you don't understand
The situations I've been in
They may have been other undercover secret lovers
But you're my main thing (you're my main thing)
I've been trying to figure this out
What this is all about
There's been days that I lie to you
And did you lie to me too?
Once again (you don't trust me)
I know you can't (I'm not worth it)
I'm not worth it
But I think we've come too far
Girl you know
(They don't like it, she is working it out)
You're my main thing
We'll make it work somehow
What is said and done, it was all my fault
I guess I didn't ever thought
That you would ever put me out
Now I'm trying to walk a line for you
That's what I want to do
Know I wasn't true yeah
Tell me when, when can I talk to me
Show you how I can make it right
You know I really wasn't worth it
A position wasn't right
You see I'm just a man
I'm trying to do all that I can
Don't know why you don't understand
The situations I've been in
They may have been other undercover secret lovers
But you're my main thing (you're my main thing)
In Raphael Saadiq's song "Just a Man," the singer is admitting his mistakes and trying to make amends with his partner. He starts by acknowledging that he is just a man who is doing his best. However, his partner doesn't seem to understand the difficult situations he has been in. He admits that he may have had secret lovers in the past but now she is his main thing.
The singer then expresses his frustration with their constant fighting and lies. He questions if she has lied to him as well. He knows she doesn't trust him and thinks he's not worth it, but he believes they have come too far to give up. He wants to make it work and takes responsibility for his mistakes, but he's not sure if she will take him back.
Overall, the song speaks to the complexities of relationships and the importance of communication, understanding, and forgiveness. The singer is humble and vulnerable, admitting his faults and hoping for a second chance.
Line by Line Meaning
You see I'm just a man
I'm a human being with flaws and limitations
I'm trying to do all that I can
I'm doing my best to improve our relationship
Don't know why you don't understand
I'm struggling to communicate my feelings to you
The situations I've been in
I've had experiences that have shaped who I am
They may have been other undercover secret lovers
I've had past relationships that weren't as important to me as you are
But you're my main thing (you're my main thing)
You are the most important person in my life
I've been trying to figure this out
I'm trying to understand our relationship better
What this is all about
I want to know the reasons behind our conflicts
All we do is fight, scream and shout
Our relationship is filled with arguments and misunderstandings
There's been days that I lie to you
I've been dishonest with you on some occasions
And did you lie to me too?
I suspect that you may have also deceived me
Once again (you don't trust me)
Your lack of trust in me is a recurring issue in our relationship
I know you can't (I'm not worth it)
You may feel that I'm not worth your time and effort
I'm not worth it
I feel unworthy of your love
But I think we've come too far
I believe our relationship has potential to succeed
Girl you know
I'm addressing you affectionately
(They don't like it, she is working it out)
Our problems are nobody else's business and we will solve them together
We'll make it work somehow
I'm optimistic that we can overcome our difficulties
What is said and done, it was all my fault
I accept responsibility for the mistakes made in our relationship
I guess I didn't ever thought
I didn't consider the consequences of my actions
That you would ever put me out
I didn't anticipate you ending our relationship
Now I'm trying to walk a line for you
I'm changing my behavior to earn your trust and love
That's what I want to do
I'm committed to being a better partner for you
Know I wasn't true yeah
I admit that I haven't always been honest with you
Tell me when, when can I talk to me
I'm asking for an opportunity to communicate my feelings to you
Show you how I can make it right
I want to prove to you that I can be a trustworthy partner
You know I really wasn't worth it
I acknowledge that I haven't always been a good partner to you
A position wasn't right
I made mistakes in our relationship due to my own flaws
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RAPHAEL SAADIQ, DEVIN C. COPELAND, GLENN DON II STANDRIDGE, ROBERT C. JR. OZUNA
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