I'm Your Man
Richard Hell / The Voidoids Lyrics
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I'm your man (I'm your man)
It's so good that you can get it from my hand
I'm your man (I'm your man)
I'm your man (I'm your man)
I'm your man (I'm your man)
It's so good that this way hey
You've know them since age ten
What men can do babe
What they did for themselves
I'll do for you
It's so good that
Oh no, yeah
I'm your man (I'm your man)
I'm your man I'm your man I'm your man babe
You say the time, I can't wait
The place and the time and the date
Just tell me when, I can't wait
'Cause baby, oh no
If I seem unromantic
You're glad that I do babe
What you say to me proves I'm
More romantic than you
It's so good that
You're so glad that
I'm your man (I'm your man)
Yes I am, baby
I'm your man (I'm your man)
I'm your man (I'm your man)
It's so good that uh huh, yeah
I'm your man (I'm your man)
You say the time, oh babe you're on
I will serve you plates containing light, it's dawn
Retaining face and form my fingers linger on
'Cause baby oh, oh, oh, oh, oh no!
We'll talk about me babe, whaddaya see?
Before you talk I'm gonna get down on my knees
It's so good that you can get it from my hand
I'm your man, baby, I'm your man
The lyrics of "I'm Your Man" by Richard Hell and the Voidoids seem to be about a man who is declaring himself as the perfect partner for someone. He repeats the phrase "I'm your man" throughout the song, emphasizing his availability and devotion to his beloved. He recognizes that he may not be the most romantic person, but he offers himself as someone who can provide what his partner needs. The line "You say the time, I can't wait" implies a willingness to be available whenever his partner requires.
The line "What they did for themselves, I'll do for you" suggests that the man is willing to put in the same effort and energy he previously directed towards his own pursuits, to make his partner happy. The repetition of the phrase "It's so good that" could be a reference to the satisfaction the singer feels in being able to provide for his partner.
The song's overall message seems to convey a willingness to put the needs of the partner above one's own desires. It speaks of a selfless love, a readiness to be there for the partner whenever they need, and a willingness to go above and beyond in making them happy.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm your man (I'm your man)
I am devoted to you and will do anything for you.
It's so good that you can get it from my hand
I offer you everything and you can count on me.
It's so good that this way hey
I am glad we have this connection.
You've know them since age ten
You have known other men for a long time.
What men can do babe
Other men have shown you what they can do.
What they did for themselves
Other men did things for their own benefit.
I'll do for you
I will do things for you instead of myself.
You say the time, I can't wait
I am eager to please you and will be ready at any time you specify.
If I seem unromantic
You may not find me romantic but there is more to me than meets the eye.
You're glad that I do babe
You are happy that I am not too romantic.
What you say to me proves I'm
Your words show me that I am more romantic than you.
You're so glad that
You appreciate me very much.
You say the time, oh babe you're on
You set the schedule and I will follow it.
I will serve you plates containing light, it's dawn
I will provide you with nourishment and start the day with you.
Retaining face and form my fingers linger on
I will cherish your beauty and touch.
We'll talk about me babe, whaddaya see?
We can talk about me and what you think of me.
Before you talk I'm gonna get down on my knees
I am humble before you and eager to listen.
I'm your man, baby, I'm your man
I am your man and will always be there for you.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RICHARD HELL
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@chriscoughlin9289
@@martwwa Absurd.
So Richard isn't 'like' Television? Even though he was IN the band when I first saw them?
Everything you've learned about Verlaine (RIP) & Co. AFTER the fact in the intervening decades doesn't change the fact that Hell's sensibilities were sufficiently alike to form the band with Tom in the first place.
In fact, Richard has said on countless occasions that the real parting of the ways came with Tom's growing cerebral obsession with studio craft - ie a vision of the band as this entity with these interlocking parts. Not so much their obviously shared affection for caterwauling vocals, guitar dissonance and the sense of continual reinvention onstage that came with their arrival in NYC
Whereas the times that I had the good fortune to catch Richard live?
'Let's just say that 'cerebral' would not be the first word that would come to me if asked to describe his stage presence.
@KZ-gi7ey
Quine’s guitar solo is one of my favorites. Orginal and unexpected - adds to the song without showing off. Never get tired of hearing it played.
@aailill3610
That guitar solo is ace, beautiful, intelligent. I can't think if enough deferential ways to describe Robert Quine's playing....
@williamk3702
Agreed. And Ivan was pretty great, too ...
@ukeitude
RIP Robert Quine. Fabulous player.
@Mark_Ocain
@William K Yeah Ivan Jullian was part of the twin attack. he had that SG sizzle happening
@IgNaceus
Quine was a guitar genius, quite simply put.
@jimmyhackles9502
In all actuality they were a super group.
@thedarkglobe
AWESOME! HE WAS SO COOL AND POWERFUL, BEAUTIFUL RICHARD THANK YOU!
@165Dash
"It's so good that you can get it from my hand"...... The perfect wedding song!!!
@rebeccarail3637
Imagine seeing Thunders & Hell playing together. Heaven.......Mistress Bex