When a Man Loves a Woman
Teddy Pendergrass & Friends Lyrics
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Can't keep his mind on nothing else
He'll trade the world
For the good thing he's found
If she's bad he can't see it
She can do no wrong
Turn his back on his best friend
If he put her down
When a man loves a woman
Spend his very last dime
Trying to hold on to what he needs
He'd give up all his comfort
Sleep out in the rain
If she said that's the way it ought to be
Well, this man loves a woman
I gave you everything I had
Trying to hold on to your precious love
Baby, please don't treat me bad
When a man loves a woman
Down deep in his soul
She can bring him such misery
If she plays him for a fool
He's the last one to know
Loving eyes can't ever see
When a man loves a woman
He can do no wrong
He can never own some other girl
Yes when a man loves a woman
I know exactly how he feels
'Cause baby, baby, baby, you're my world
When a man loves a woman
"When a Man Loves a Woman" is a soulful classic that describes the intensity of love that a man feels for a woman. The lyrics suggest that when a man is truly in love, his mind cannot focus on anything else but the woman he loves. The love between the man and the woman is so strong that the man is willing to sacrifice everything in his life, including his friends and material possessions, just to be with her.
The lyrics also reveal the vulnerability of a man in love. Despite the woman's flaws, the man is still deeply in love with her and sees no wrong in her actions. He is willing to endure pain, suffering, and hardships just to be with her. However, at the same time, the man's deep love for the woman also makes him vulnerable to her actions, and he can sometimes be blinded by her deception.
Teddy Pendergrass & Friends's version of "When a Man Loves a Woman" is a soulful rendition of the song. Teddy's soulful voice adds a rawness and genuineness to the lyrics, making the song all the more powerful. The song has been covered by many artists over the years, including Percy Sledge and Michael Bolton, but Teddy Pendergrass's version still stands out as one of the most memorable and beautiful recordings of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
When a man loves a woman
Love is a powerful and all-consuming emotion that takes over a man's life when he falls for a woman.
Can't keep his mind on nothing else
His love for her occupies his mind and thoughts, making it difficult for him to focus on anything else.
He'll trade the world
For the good thing he's found
He's willing to sacrifice anything, even the world, to keep the love he has found with her.
If she's bad he can't see it
She can do no wrong
Turn his back on his best friend
If he put her down
His love for her blinds him to her flaws and mistakes, causing him to ignore her bad behavior and choose her over his friends even when she disrespects him.
Spend his very last dime
Trying to hold on to what he needs
He'd give up all his comfort
Sleep out in the rain
If she said that's the way it ought to be
He is willing to sacrifice everything he has, including his money, comfort, and even his own physical wellbeing, to please her and keep her happy.
Well, this man loves a woman
I gave you everything I had
Trying to hold on to your precious love
Baby, please don't treat me bad
He has given her everything he has and is completely devoted to her, begging her not to mistreat him in return.
Down deep in his soul
She can bring him such misery
If she plays him for a fool
He's the last one to know
Loving eyes can't ever see
His love for her can also bring him great pain and heartache, especially if she takes advantage of his devotion and love for her. He may not be able to see her deception, even though his love for her is pure and unwavering.
He can do no wrong
He can never own some other girl
Yes when a man loves a woman
I know exactly how he feels
'Cause baby, baby, baby, you're my world
In his eyes, she is perfect and he would never want anyone else, as she has become his entire world and he will do anything to keep her in his life.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: WRIGHT, ANDREW JAMES / LEWIS, CALVIN HOUSTON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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