When a Man Loves a Woman
Unveiling the Depths of Unconditional Love
Lyrics
When a man loves a woman,
Expresses the theme of the song: the intense emotions and actions of a man deeply in love with a woman.
Can't keep his mind on nothin' else,
Highlights the all-consuming nature of love, making it difficult for the man to focus on anything else.
He'd trade the world for the good thing he's found.
Suggests the man values his love so much that he would give up everything for the happiness he's found.
If she is bad, he can't see it,
Implies that the man is blinded by love, unable to see any flaws in the woman he loves.
She can do no wrong.
Emphasizes the idealization of the woman; in the man's eyes, she can do no wrong.
Turn his back on his best friend
Illustrates the extent of the man's devotion, willing to sacrifice even his best friendships for the woman.
If he put her down.
Further highlights the man's loyalty, as he would distance himself from friends who criticize or disrespect the woman.
When a man loves a woman,
Reiterates the central theme of a man deeply in love and the lengths he would go to for that love.
Spend his very last dime, tryin' to hold on to what he needs.
Underlines the financial sacrifices the man is willing to make to maintain the relationship.
He'd give up all his comforts,
Expresses the willingness to give up personal comforts for the woman he loves.
Sleep out in the rain, if she said it ought to be.
Demonstrates extreme devotion, as the man is willing to endure hardships, like sleeping in the rain, if the woman desires it.
When a man loves a woman,
Repeats the theme of the profound impact the woman has on the man's soul and well-being.
Deep down in his soul, she can bring him such misery.
Acknowledges that love, despite its intensity, can also bring misery and challenges into the man's life.
If she is playing him for the fool,
Suggests the possibility of the woman deceiving the man, playing him for a fool.
He'd be the last one to know,
Highlights the man's unawareness of any deceit, being the last to recognize if he is being taken advantage of.
Lovin' eyes can never see.
Emphasizes that love can blind the person, preventing them from seeing the faults or deceit of their beloved.
When a man loves a woman,
Reiterates the title and the theme, emphasizing the emotional experience of a man deeply in love.
I know exactly how he feels.
Confirms the singer's understanding of the feelings described, suggesting personal empathy with the theme.
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