love man
Redding (Otis) Lyrics

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I'm a love man
Call me the love man
Oh, baby I'm the love man
That's what they call me I'm a love man

Six feet one weigh two hundred and ten
A long hair real fair skin
A long legs and I'm-a out-a sight

There ain't no doubt I'm gonna take you out,

'Cause I'm a love man
That's what they call me I'm the love man
Make love to you in the mornin'
Make love to you at night now
Make love to when you think about it

I' gonna bet you everything's alright
'Cau 'cau 'cau 'cau 'cause I'm a love man
Oh baby I'm a love man
That's what they call me I'm a love man
Say there goes a love man

Six feet one weigh two hundred and ten
Long hair real fair skin
I'm long legged and I'm-a out-a sight
My, my babe I'm gonna take you out

'Cause I' a love man
Oh baby I'm a love man
Take your hand let me holler one time aaww

Love man that's all I am now
I'm just a love man
Oh baby call me a love man
Yes I am, I'm just a love man

Let me tell you somethin' which one of you girls want me to hold you?
A which one of you girls want me to kiss you?
Which one of your girls wants me to take you out?

Go on I got you, gonna knock you all night
'Cause baby I'm a love man all right
Oh, baby I'm a love man

Let me tell ya I'm sayin' I'm just a love man, good ol' man
I'm just a love man, fancy man

I'm just a love man, good ol' man
I'm just a hot fire, good ol' man

Overall Meaning

The song "Love Man" by Otis Redding is a classic soul song that celebrates the singer's masculinity and sexual prowess. Redding sings of himself as a "love man," someone who is confident in his ability to satisfy a woman both physically and emotionally. He describes his physical attributes, including his height, weight, fair skin and long legs, which he claims make him "out of sight." He promises to make love to his partner in the morning, at night, and anytime she thinks about it.

The lyrics use repetition to reinforce the idea that Redding is a "love man," and the line "that's what they call me" suggests that he has a reputation as a skilled lover. The song's upbeat tempo and funky instrumentation create a fun and playful atmosphere, underscoring the sense of confidence and charm in the lyrics. Overall, "Love Man" is a celebration of male sexuality and a declaration of Redding's prowess as a lover.

Line by Line Meaning

I'm a love man
I am a man who loves deeply

Call me the love man
Refer to me as a man who is full of love

Oh, baby I'm the love man
I am a passionate lover, my dear

That's what they call me I'm a love man
People refer to me as a man who loves ardently

Six feet one weigh two hundred and ten
I am tall and heavy, making me quite the presence

A long hair real fair skin
I have long hair and fair complexion

A long legs and I'm-a out-a sight
My elongated legs make me quite the sight

There ain't no doubt I'm gonna take you out,
I am confident that I will be able to take you out on a date

'Cause I'm a love man
My passion for loving makes me the love man

Make love to you in the mornin'
I'll make love to you in the morning

Make love to you at night now
I'll make love to you at night too

Make love to when you think about it
I'll make love to you any time you think of it

I' gonna bet you everything's alright
I am willing to bet that our love will be alright

'Cau 'cau 'cau 'cau 'cause I'm a love man
Because I am the love man who loves with all I've got

Say there goes a love man
People will say 'there goes a man who is full of love'

Take your hand let me holler one time aaww
Let me hold your hand and shout in joy once

Love man that's all I am now
I am a man who loves deeply, nothing more, nothing less

I'm just a love man
I am simply a man filled with love

Oh baby call me a love man
My dear, refer to me as a love man

Let me tell you somethin' which one of you girls want me to hold you?
Which one of you lovely ladies wants me to hold you?

A which one of you girls want me to kiss you?
Which one of you ladies wants me to kiss you?

Which one of your girls wants me to take you out?
Who wants me to take them out on a date?

Go on I got you, gonna knock you all night
Don't worry, I got you, I'll make love to you all night long

'Cause baby I'm a love man all right
Because I am the love man, through and through

Let me tell ya I'm sayin' I'm just a love man, good ol' man
Let me tell you, I am simply a man full of love, a good ol' one

I'm just a love man, fancy man
I am a man who loves wholeheartedly, a fancy one at that

I'm just a love man, good ol' man
I am simply a man full of love, a good ol' one

I'm just a hot fire, good ol' man
I am quite the passionate lover, but also a good ol' man

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: OTIS REDDING

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

carox

3y↑1

Amor do homem

Eu sou um homem Amor

Chame-me o Homem Amor

OOh, baby, eu sou o Homem Amor

Isso é o que eles me chamam eu sou um homem Amor

Seis pés de um pesar 210

um cabelo longo... Pele clara Real

A pernas longas e estou-a fora de uma visão

Não há nenhuma dúvida que eu vou levá-lo para fora

'Porque eu sou um homem de amor

Isso é o que eles chamam-me Eu sou o Homem Amor

fazer amor com você de manhã

fazer amor com você a noite agora

Faça amor, quando você pensa sobre isso

Eu vou apostar que você Tudo está bem. 'Cau

Cau... 'Cau... ' Cau... Porque eu sou um homem de amor

Ooh baby, eu sou um homem de amor

Isso é o que eles me chamam eu sou um homem Amor

Diga lá se vai um homem amor

Seis pés de um pesar 210

O cabelo longo... Pele clara Real

Estou pernas longas e estou-a fora de uma vista

Meu, meu amor Eu vou levá-lo para fora

'Porque eu' um homem de amor

Ooh baby, eu sou um homem de amor

Tire sua mão, deixe-me gritar uma vez... AAWW!

homem Amor é tudo que eu sou agora

Eu sou apenas um homem do amor

Ooh Baby me chamar de homem amor

Sim, eu sou, eu sou apenas um homem do amor

Deixe-me dizer-lhe uma coisa

Qual de vocês, meninas querem que eu te abraçar?

A Qual de vocês, meninas querem me beijar você?

Qual de suas meninas me quer levá-lo para fora?

Vá em frente que eu tenho você, vou acabar com você a noite toda. Beb

'Porque eu sou um homem de amor

Tudo bem, Oh, baby, eu sou um homem de amor

Deixe-me te contar!

Eu estou dizendo que eu sou apenas um homem do amor, bom e velho homem

Eu sou apenas um homem do amor, o homem fantasia

Eu sou apenas um homem do amor, bom homem 'ol

Eu sou apenas um

Tiffany Hudgins

6y↑3

'm a love man
Call me the love man
Oh, baby I'm the love man
That's what they call me I'm a love man

Six feet one weigh two hundred and ten
A long hair real fair skin
A long legs and I'm-a out-a sight
There ain't no doubt I'm gonna take you out,

'Cause I'm a love man
That's what they call me I'm the love man
Make love to you in the mornin'
Make love to you at night now
Make love to when you think about it

I' gonna bet you everything's alright
'Cau 'cau 'cau 'cau 'cause I'm a love man
Oh baby I'm a love man
That's what they call me I'm a love man
Say there goes a love man

Six feet one weigh two hundred and ten
Long hair real fair skin
I'm long legged and I'm-a out-a sight
My, my babe I'm gonna take you out

'Cause I' a love man
Oh baby I'm a love man
Take your hand let me holler one time aaww

Love man that's all I am now
I'm just a love man
Oh baby call me a love man
Yes I am, I'm just a love man

Let me tell you somethin' which one of you girls want me to hold you?
A which one of you girls want me to kiss you?
Which one of your girls wants me to take you out?

Go on I got you, gonna knock you all night
'Cause baby I'm a love man all right
Oh, baby I'm a love man

Let me tell ya I'm sayin' I'm just a love man, good ol' man
I'm just a love man, fancy man
I'm just a love man, good ol' man
I'm just a hot fire, good ol' man

All comments from YouTube:

24

2y↑132

As a child, Dirty Dancing introduced me to Otis and I've been absolutely in love ever since. Every Sunday is an Otis and Sam Cooke day. Perfection.

The Roost • Mandy Vixen & Gas Station Chicken

1y↑1

This!!

Therese Walters

1y↑2

I remember the day Ottis died I cried for ages he is the best ever

CJ Turner

1y↑3

Yes!

koko 17

1y↑3

Otis and Sam, two of the greatest for sure. Sam Cooke's work with The Soul Stirrers has touched my life immeasurably. Peace, all.

Angela B

1y↑3

Best movie soundtrack ever! ❤❤

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riclob77

6y↑699

50 years ago he died at the age of 26! Imagine all the music he would still put out for us. Lost too soon. RIP

Anne Greta Olsen

6y↑20

RIP OTIS REDDING! ❤

Nicola Bentley

6y↑14

Amazing man amazing voice

enzo stuppia

5y↑3

wonderfull

Roy Parkinson

5y↑10

My mate Dave Jelly loved listening to Otis. Dave introduced me to the music of Otis and I am forever grateful. Sadly, Dave is no longer with us but I'll be forever grateful to a great fella. RIP pal, George Best. Love man!

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Shakeytunes

11y↑118

This is one man that really did die before his time. Greatest soul singer ever

AC

Michael jackson?

Rich Jepson

2y↑6

I agree, greatest soul singer ever without a doubt, no one to rival him so much talent & charisma,

D B

45w

@AC He said soul not pop, the very fact implies you dont even know anything about music

Rob Jones

4y↑50

A brilliant example of the "sock it to me" soul music of the 1960s.

Otis was unbeatable in this genre, nobody could match him
during that period. His terrible death in December 1967 robbed
the world of great potential. He was Janis Joplin's favourite vocalist,
another gifted but short-lived talent.

M Smith

3y↑63

Otis is still "killing it" in 2021!!!!!

Ayush (Taylor's Version)

2y↑3

Also 2022 😁 with a gen z (me)

Josh Rodriguez

1y↑4

and 2023🎉

nouha

41w

2023

aryana woodruff

40w

legends never die ☺️

jonnyevski

13y↑79

"Our dead are never dead to us, until we have forgotten them" Still the greatest Otis

Sandra Powell

2y↑22

I'm 67 and have loved Otis Redding since grade school!! He had it all!! Such a great loss of a beautiful soul!!

jasgbrazo

10y↑44

"ccccccause I'm a love man!" Brings a smile to my face every time..This is what I call real music!

buckfan1969

40w↑3

Back around 1967 or so our local Top 40 radio station played this and I was hooked forever on Otis. Must have been a mistake because I never heard it on the radio station again. Otis is the King of Soul, and he'll never be forgotten.

Jay Singleton

13y↑272

HOW CAN YOU DISLIKE THIS SONG?!?!?! It's freakin' tight as hell.

vincentlauria1

3y↑4

by pushing the button?

Elason Vibe Tribe

3y↑11

Only haters... this song is frickin' awesome!!!

Joana Cancela

@Elason Vibe Tribe q

Joana Cancela

@Elason Vibe Tribe q

Patrice Tereek

3y↑1

Donald Trump can...

25 More Replies...

Miss Huddlestone

15y↑81

Glad to see I'm not alone. I'm a 17 yearl old girl and I agree that no music produced today comes anywhere close to music like this.

Brian Muehe

3y↑3

You 28 now whats up Ms H lol. Loooove man

Annefred Nadeau

3y↑1

Your 28 now

Miss Huddlestone

3y↑5

@Annefred Nadeau I'm 29 haha. This must have been pre Feb haha

Miss Huddlestone

3y↑2

@Brian Muehe 29 actually and unfortunately haha

Annefred Nadeau

@Miss Huddlestone oh okay ahhah

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kat herbiekat

14y↑10

otis is ageless, timeless , a legend , rip xx

Anne Greta Olsen

6y↑10

I love Otis Redding and his soul music! ❤

AndyBenitez

29w

Hi Anne 💐💐

Hosedraggers Wife

13y↑25

I don't care what mood I'm in, put this album on & I am dancing! It's like happiness on vinyl!!!!

vie

45w

ONE OF MY FAVORITE SONG EVER 🙏🙏🙏💜💜💜🕊🕊🕊
THANKS U OTIS FOR YOUR WORK

Laurence D

2y↑6

This song will NEVER get old

Colin Clarke

34w

Awesome sounds...Awesome voice...respect the soul and feeling of his voice.

Brenda Parker

5y↑10

So talented!! Loved him and his music!! Rest in peace and thanks for the awesome music and memories you left for us.

Joe Seal

7y↑11

nobody in today's charts could pull this off. absolute legend.

peggy Hart

4y↑6

I can't imagine the talent Otis Redding had. He is one of my all time favorites. I was born in 67, but still can recognize this gift we lost too soon.

Deborah G.M.

8y↑201

One of the most exciting, sexiest, greatest voices of all times ! I don't remember him because I was to young to remember his death but my mom and Aunt Delores used to play Otis day and night!

Gary Goldie

7y↑5

This man was blessed with a talent and he so generously blessed us all with it.

Robert Clayton

6y↑3

This song is about me....

M Smith

3y↑2

Throw him some Marvin Gaye, luther Vandross, Temptations, we ready for a healing!!! 2021 😉👈

cafsixtieslover

5y↑5

Otis's best song. RIP music's greatest loss.

Ben Gone

4y↑8

I can't sit still listening to this, and it gives me goose bumps. I remember dancing to this...oh the good times!

Jeanine Cominsky

7y↑1

I love every song by Otis Reffing I get chills RIP

such uh stinky head

7y↑4

I was born in the mid-80's and didn't grow up on soul music so this music is far from "my era" but damn if this isn't amazing. Something about Otis's voice is so incredibly sexy. They don't make songs this hot anymore.

Weldon Harper

43w↑1

This is a great song by Otis Redding!!!

Beatriz Andrade

3y↑1

👏🏻👏🏻😍💕 Belíssima!!

Sooz

3y↑2

Watching Otis dancing to this song while he was singing was as good as it got!!
Soundtrack of my youth 🎼🖤

Anne Hodges

8y↑5

One of the greatest soul voices of all time!! And agreed...sensual is the word!!

Tiffany Fern

7y↑8

My grandma would always tell me I had an old soul. I've loved Otis Redding since I was a baby.

Tommy Lee Robb

11y↑4

I vow to conceive my first child whilst this song or another otis classic is on. Otis gives you tunes for the slow humps and fast humps. What a guy.

JClaus1221

10y↑21

Otis and his music were so powerful, he was able to send it back thru time to the summer of 1963, even though it wasn't recorded til 1967 ;)

yeah man

10y

Chattin jive there Claus, you jive turkey.

Lena-Maria G. Louis-Charles

...and this track wasn't released until ~ 18 months after his passing, in June 1969.
Otis Redding will forever be in a league all his own.

Brian Powell

Just watched the film my friend, mainly for two reasons, One: the music and, Two: Cynthia Rhodes legs.

Tara déé Jarvis

2y↑1

Love it!!!

SuperCHERISHED

12y↑3

I am listening to this song over and over again. I adore it!

golder chiskakadee

3y↑4

The man music still has a kick to it..Great soul singer!

Adie Burton

12y↑2

I bought the Album cause i loved this song & still do. Otis what can anyone say other than Brilliant!

Davina Missick

4y↑3

This song shouldn't hinden behind Dirty Dancing......Its pure joy, love, and soul. Amazing 👏

Kay Weary

1y↑1

Love this grew up listing to him and many of the soulful singers of that. Time wish I had. I had all of them. On I heart radio

NorthernHorrorStory

2y↑2

My mom loved playing this for me when I ran endurance, miss her everyday and running. This was also a boost when it was 110° w humidity.. great song. Rip momma

DjMAXIPAD

5y↑2

Such an innovative talent gone too soon.
If I could meet anyone, it would be this man!

Alexander S

This is real music. How can you not dance .

superman

14y↑3

what a talent very powerful voice wish he was still around rest in peace the king of soul

Bananasforgrapesok

35w

When you are dancing and you hear this song!! ❤❤❤

cammie

8y↑3

I love listening to music like this it makes me think of all the things I missed out on back then but unfortunately I'm a 90's kid

MF MAKN

3y↑1

Yes I’m 26 I have a joint in my hand I’m dancing round my house I’m causing no harm to anyone only laughter and love I love everyone who’s dancing to this the same as me music like this makes me love life when life can’t be lived 💯❤️

leeleechristmaslover

14y↑1

Otis Redding is a CLASSIC.

Veronica Barrera

Escuchando esta gran canción en junio del 2022.gracias por el video.🎸♥️

Helene Ocain

2y↑1

The absolute BEST Soul Singer on the planet - for every kind of dancing! I was lucky enough to meet him and hug him a very long time ago. He’ll always be the best.

mous taf

3y↑1

Amazing song 🔥🔥🔥

VermiciousKnids100

10y↑61

If this song don't bring the funk out in you, your soul needs looking at! I'm A Love Man!

Houzehero

11y↑1

Otis was one of the finest and most versatile soul singers of the 20th century. The shite out there now need to raise their game.

susan

3y↑1

Thats what I call real soul 💯

Be Happy And Smile

2y↑2

This was grandma's favorite artist. She died September 17, 2002 at 92 yrs young. Miss you grandma 🌹🕊❤️

Susan Stones

2y↑1

Sang with raw emotion!!

carox

3y↑1

Eve30

3y↑4

Nobody can sing this song like Otis, do you agree?

VioletTheOrganGrinder1999

11y↑2

I love his voice!

Arnaud Texeira de souza

51w

Une légende de la soul music❤❤

peggy Hart

4y↑1

Otis was a treasure, gone too soon

The Dirty Souls

13y↑1

Otis is the best! He makes me proud to be from Georgia!

Hadrov

12y↑1

OTIS IS THE MAN!!! Love this guy.

Anita JB Nindi

9y↑22

Still listening to records from Otis, there just as good as when first released...

dale hill

13y

My favorite Otis Redding song. Thanks for posting.

Sky 2020xn

Got me some on the 4th of July and the next morning I was dancing to this HELL YEAH I’m the love man for sure ❤️😎

Kathy Vandusen

3y↑1

What a great voice 👌 😍 👏

The90sGamingGuy

14y↑2

This is a great song. I really enjoy listening to old music like this. Frank Sinatra,Ray Charles,Bob Marley stuff like that. Always good to have an open mind about music. It will get you far.

Howard Freeman

7y↑7

A real man, with the understanding of the meaning of life

dani6105

14y↑1

love it!!! classic!

irishsunflowerhoney

12y↑1

Love this song soooooooooooooooooooo much!

RetroJenny

14y↑1

Otis.. you are my favorite soul singer. RIP my friend.

Karoline Smail

7y↑4

One of my favorite scenes in dirty dancing and in grumpy old men!! Awesome song and yes I'm old enough to remember it coming out !! Loll

SheffieldBeagles

13y↑1

This term is lobbed about now, like if you win a talent show, but this bloke's a LEGEND. This is talent. Otis makes my pants melt-though through no fault of his own....

casinha fofa da May

5y↑3

I love this song 😍

MidgetBuddie

12y↑1

I love how this song makes me wanna grab the nearest person to me and start dancing like crazy! :)

hellcat6249472

14y

Some of the best music ever made!

Treehuggess1

8y↑1

Only one man had THAT voice!! Still miss you, Otis...

sabbboy

14y

He was so young but he sang as if he'd lived through each and every song already. I love Otis Redding.

Yvonne Kinsman

Love this song!!!

TomatoGoddess

8y↑147

One of the most sensual love songs ever written and recorded. "Which one o' you girls wants me to hold you..." "Hey Otis! Over here! Right here!" Saw this beautiful man and his Revue in 1966 at the Hollywood Bowl I think? Finest horn section ever.

Marlie Newton

8y↑2

Hey I don't care i would dance with u I like dance

El H

8y↑2

I want him TOO

Harold F Nicholson

TomatoGoddess I'm a love man . I'll hold you close and get a lady all wet and fuzzy feeling. I play different Instruments and sing to. js

Thalia DaCosta

6y↑3

i love to hear about what people were doing at the time this music came out - that still is untouchable today! what memories you must have:)

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Katherine Devine

12y↑1

otis could flat out do it to it!!!!!!! He WAS the love man

Marsha

14y↑1

I love his music!

Eric Holden

10y↑1

One of the great soul songs!

Tempey Cooper

2020.. Otis has always been the king of soul to me <3

Armani Edwards

6y↑2

He was truly an “Old Soul” it certainly came out in his music.

joe valente

15y↑4

im a 16 year old girl & totally love this song & this music (: its so good! much better than the music produced today x

Ayush (Taylor's Version)

And today youre 28, do you still love it?

Najuah Music

13y↑1

Love this song

79tazman

4y↑2

Otis Redding ROCKS!!!! I love this guy man he's the shit!!!

John Turner

Every time I hear this song. Otis brings me alive. Who’s bustin the love man moves after lockdown.

mj cc

Maravilloso cantante inolvidable. 👍

Its_olek2007

2y↑5

as a 14 year old i love this song

Natalie Thorpe

6y↑6

This music is class can't beat old school

Natalie Thorpe

6y↑1

Can't beat this music

Teresa russell

5y↑1

I was an 80's baby but man I love this music Ottis redding, Ray Charles, Etta James and so many that put their heart and soul into their music none of this new age crap will compare to this music and by the way when I hear this song I think of Jack lemmon on grumpy old men after he got lucky lol

ibivip

3y↑1

Janis Joplin was a fan. You can hear it in her work. Love Otis forever!

Kendra Jones

3y↑2

Love this song....

ftsjr

9y↑2

Yet another great performer who was taken too soon. I loved it when Jack Lemmon danced to this song, in "Grumpy Old Men."

mother dear

7y↑20

I was supposed to go to his last concert in Madison. My mother wouldn't let me go me because the weather was too bad. Thank you Otis Redding, you burned so bright for sub a short time.