When a Man Loves a Woman
Sledge Lyrics

When a man loves a woman
Introduces the subject of the song: the intensity of a man's love for a woman.

Can't keep his mind on nothing else
The man's love consumes his thoughts and attention, leaving no room for other concerns.

He'd change the world
The man's love is so powerful, he is willing to do anything to make the woman happy, even change the entire world.

For the good thing he's found
The man sees the woman as a valuable and positive force in his life.

If she's bad, he can't see it
The man is blind to any faults or negative traits the woman may have because of his overwhelming love for her.

She can do no wrong
The man believes the woman is completely faultless and perfect in every way.

Turn his back on his best friend
The man is willing to disregard the opinions and needs of his closest friends for the sake of the woman he loves.

If he put her down
The man would be willing to end a friendship, or any other relationship for that matter, if it meant showing loyalty to the woman he loves.

Spend his very last dime
The man is willing to use up all his money and resources to keep the woman happy.

Trying to hold on to what he needs
The man wants to keep the woman in his life, as she fulfills his emotional needs and desires.

He'd give up all his comforts
The man is willing to sacrifice his own personal comfort and well-being if it means pleasing the woman he loves.

And sleep out in the rain
The man is willing to endure extreme hardship and discomfort in order to prove his love and devotion to the woman.

If she said that's the way it ought to be
The man will do whatever the woman wants, even if it goes against his own wishes or needs.

Well, this man loves you, woman
The singer directly addresses the woman and affirms his love for her.

I gave you everything I had
The singer has already done everything in his power to prove his love and devotion to the woman.

Trying to hold on to your heartless love
The singer is struggling to maintain a relationship with a woman who does not reciprocate his feelings.

Baby, please don't treat me bad
The singer begs the woman to treat him with love and respect, even if she does not feel the same way about him.

Down deep in his soul
The depth of the man's love for the woman goes beyond surface level emotions, connecting with the very core of his being.

She can bring him such misery
Despite the man's overwhelming love for the woman, she also has the power to cause him pain and sadness.

If she plays him for a fool
The woman has the ability to manipulate the man's feelings and take advantage of his love for her.

He's the last one to know
The man is often unaware of any negative behavior or intentions on the woman's part, due to his blindness to her faults.

Loving eyes can't ever see
The man's love for the woman can cloud his judgment and make it difficult for him to recognize when he is being mistreated or taken advantage of.

He can do her no wrong
The man is so in love with the woman that he is incapable of intentionally hurting her, no matter the circumstance.

He can never want some other girl
The man's love for the woman is all-encompassing, leaving no room for him to desire any other romantic relationship.

I know exactly how he feels
The singer has experienced the same kind of overwhelming love for a woman.

'Cause baby, baby, you're my world
The singer confirms that the woman is the most important thing in his life and his love for her dominates his thoughts and feelings.