Whatta Man
Salt-N-Pepa Lyrics

What a man, what a man, what a man
This man deserves every bit of praise and recognition he gets

What a mighty good man
He is an exceptionally great man

Gotta say it again now
It's worth repeating how great he is

Yes he is
No doubt about it, he is amazing

I want to take a minute or two, and give much respect due
I need to show appreciation and give credit where it's due

To the man that's made a difference in my world
He has played a major role in shaping my world

And although most men are ho's, he flows on the down low
Most men can't be trusted with their fidelity, but he is an exception

'Cause I never heard about him with another girl
There is no evidence of him cheating on me with another woman

But I don't sweat it because it's just pathetic
I don't worry about it because it's not worth my time or energy

To let it get me involved in that he said she said crowd
I'm not interested in involving myself in petty rumors and gossip

I know that ain't nobody perfect
I'm aware that perfection is unattainable

I give props to those who deserve it
Those who deserve recognition and praise get it from me

And believe me y'all, he's worth it
Trust me, he deserves all the praise he gets

So here's to the future 'cause we got through the past
Let's look forward to the future since we've overcome our past problems

I finally found someone that can make me laugh
I've finally found someone who can bring joy and laughter to my life

You so crazy, I think I want to have your baby
You're so amazing that I want to start a family with you

My man is smooth like Barry, and his voice got bass
My man is charming and has a deep voice like Barry White's

A body like Arnold with a Denzel face
He has a fit body like Arnold Schwarzenegger and a handsome face like Denzel Washington

He's smart like a doctor with a real good rep
He is intelligent and has a good reputation like that of a reputable doctor

And when he comes home he's relaxed with Pep
When he comes home, he's calm and happy, creating a relaxing atmosphere

He always got a gift for me every time I see him
He never fails to bring me thoughtful gifts when we meet

A lot of snot-nosed ex-flames couldn't be him
None of my previous exes could compare to him

He never ran a corny line once to me yet
He has never used a cheesy pickup line on me

So I give him stuff that he'll never forget
I try to make unforgettable memories with him

He keeps me on Cloud Nine just like the Temps
He makes me feel extremely happy and elated just like The Temptations song

He's not a fake wannabe tryin' to be a pimp
He's not pretending to be something he's not like a pimp

He dresses like a dapper don, but even in jeans
He looks sharp and stylish whether he's dressed up or in casual wear

He's a God sent original, the man of my dreams
He is a unique and perfect match for me, he is the man of my dreams

Yes, my man says he loves me, never says he loves me not
He always expresses his love for me without fail

Tryin' to rush me good and touch me in the right spot
He takes his time and gives me the right kind of attention

See other guys that I've had, they tried to play all that mac shit
My previous partners tried to act cool and macho, but failed to impress me

But every time they tried I said, 'That's not it'
I didn't find their attempts attractive or interesting

But not this man, he's got the right potion
He knows exactly how to impress and satisfy me

Baby, rub it down and make it smooth like lotion
He knows how to give sensual massages that create a relaxing atmosphere

Yeah, the ritual highway to heaven
It feels like a ritual that takes us to heavenly heights

From seven to seven he's got me open like Seven Eleven
From day to night, he captures my attention and affection like the convenience store Seven Eleven

And yes, it's me that he's always choosin'
I'm the one he wants to be with, and he chooses me every time

With him I'm never losin', and he knows that my name is not Susan
I can't go wrong with him, and he knows my name well unlike the mistaken name Susan

He always has heavy conversation for the mind
He always engages me in deep and thought-provoking conversations

Which means a lot to me 'cause good men are hard to find
His intellectual stimulation and depth is rare and highly-valued

My man gives real loving that's why I call him Killer
My man gives genuine and passionate love, so I call him Killer

He's not a wham-bam-thank-you-ma'am, he's a thriller
He takes his time and makes every moment with him exciting

He takes his time and does everything right
He never rushes things and always does things correctly

Knocks me out with one shot for the rest of the night
His affection and love leave a lasting impression for the entire night

He's a real smooth brother, never in a rush
He is a smooth and suave man who never hurries things along

And he gives me goose pimples with every single touch
His touch is so sensual and gentle that it gives me chills

Spends quality time with his kids when he can
He values quality time with his children and takes the time to spend it with them

Secure in his manhood 'cause he's a real man
He is confident in his masculinity because he is a genuine and authentic man

A lover and a fighter and he'll knock a nucca out
He is a passionate lover and is not afraid to fight for what he believes in

Don't take him for a sucker 'cause that's what he's about
Don't underestimate him because he is strong and assertive

Every time I need him, he always got my back
He is always there for me, providing support and protection when I need him

Never disrespectful 'cause his mama taught him that
He is always respectful and kind because his mother raised him that way

I got a good man
I am blessed to have a great man in my life

What a mighty good man
He is incredibly amazing

A mighty mighty good man
He is unbelievably fantastic

Say it again y'all
It's worth repeating how great he is

What a mighty good man
He is absolutely outstanding

What a man, what a man, what a man
He embodies everything a man should be