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Half the Man
Rozzi Crane Lyrics
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Yeah yeaaah
Huh huh
It′s just that I still believe that I can find
Somebody who is strong like me
The kind of guy brave enough to face a fire
Without giving up
But you're half the man that I am
You′re just a boy
But I'm grown and I won't settle for half the man I am
Show me a man, one who can stand
As whole as I do, and be true
Love me like I do not half the man that I am
It′s a losing game, and I don′t wanna play
What's so hard about showing up when you say you will
When love gets hard, you run away
We fall apart ′cause you're so afraid
This love could set us on fire, so you just keep on blowing smoke
But you′re half the man, that I am
You're just a boy
But I′m grown and I won't settle for half the man I am
Show me a man, one who can stand
As whole as I do, and be true
Love me like I do not half the man that I, I am
But it's so strange despite all the things that you put me through
Still feel that pain of something like love for you
Saddest part is that you still own my heart
But you are, you are only half the man, half the man that I am!
You′re half the man that I am
You′re just a boy
But I'm grown and I won′t settle for no half the man that I am
Show me a man, one who can stand
As whole as I do, and be true
Not half the man that I, I am
In Rozzi Crane's song "Half the Man", the singer expresses her dissatisfaction with the men she's been with and her desire to find someone who is as strong and committed as she is. She starts by expressing her belief that there must be someone out there who is brave enough to face a fire without giving up, and who can handle her. She has a high standard for the kind of man she wants, and she won't settle for someone who is "half the man" that she is. She wants a man who is as whole and true as she is, who can love her like she loves him.
The singer then laments the difficulty of finding such a man, stating that it's a losing game and that she doesn't want to play anymore. She's tired of men who don't show up when they say they will, and who run away when love gets hard. She acknowledges that this kind of love can be scary, as it can set them on fire, but she wants someone who will embrace that fire with her, rather than blowing smoke and running away.
Despite the pain that these men have caused her, the singer admits that she still feels something like love for them, but also acknowledges that they only own half her heart. The song ends with the singer reiterating her desire for a man who is as whole and true as she is, and who can love her in the same way.
Overall, "Half the Man" is a powerful song about self-respect and the importance of finding someone who is worthy of your love. The singer's clear and strong vocals add to the message of the song, and the lyrics are relatable for anyone who has ever felt like they deserve more in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just that I still believe that I can find
I haven't given up on finding someone who fits my standards.
Somebody who is strong like me
I want a partner who can handle challenges as well as I can.
The kind of guy brave enough to face a fire
I want a partner who isn't afraid of difficult situations.
Without giving up
I want a partner who won't quit when things get tough.
I want someone who can handle me
I want a partner who can handle my personality and quirks.
But you're half the man that I am
You don't meet my standards for a partner.
You're just a boy
You don't have the maturity and strength that I am looking for.
But I'm grown and I won't settle for half the man I am
Because I am mature and strong, I expect the same from my partner.
Show me a man, one who can stand
I want a partner who can handle life's challenges without crumbling.
As whole as I do, and be true
I want a partner who is as mentally and emotionally strong as I am.
Love me like I do not half the man that I am
I want my partner to love me completely, not just partially.
It's a losing game, and I don't wanna play
I don't want to waste time on a relationship that's doomed to fail.
What's so hard about showing up when you say you will
I expect my partner to be reliable and keep his promises.
When love gets hard, you run away
You're not willing to put in the effort to make the relationship work.
We fall apart 'cause you're so afraid
Your fear and insecurity causes our relationship to crumble.
This love could set us on fire, so you just keep on blowing smoke
I see potential in our relationship, but you're not interested in making it work.
But it's so strange despite all the things that you put me through
Despite the difficulty in our relationship, I still care about you.
Still feel that pain of something like love for you
I still have feelings for you, despite the problems in our relationship.
Saddest part is that you still own my heart
I am still emotionally attached to you.
But you are, you are only half the man, half the man that I am!
You do not meet my standards for a partner, and I am looking for someone stronger.
You're half the man that I am
You do not meet my standards for a partner.
But I'm grown and I won't settle for no half the man that I am
I have high standards for a partner, and I will not compromise on them.
Show me a man, one who can stand
I want a partner who is strong enough to handle life's challenges.
As whole as I do, and be true
I want a partner who is emotionally and mentally stable.
Not half the man that I, I am
I want a partner who is as strong as I am, if not stronger.
Writer(s): Michael A Jr Elizondo, Lindsey Eleanor Bachelder, Rozzi Crane
Contributed by Lauren P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.