Lyrics
Two
Introducing a new perspective or phase
One two three four
Numerical count-off, setting a rhythm or pace
Hello, baby, it's only me
Greeting the person addressed as "baby"
I know you're tired, it's been a long hard week
Acknowledging fatigue after a challenging week
I was thinking maybe if you ain't got no plans
Suggesting spending time together if no other plans
I just wanna be your man
Expressing a desire to be the person's romantic partner
Tonight I wanna be your man
Reiterating the wish to be the person's partner for the night
I know what you're thinking, that you've got your doubts
Acknowledging the person's doubts and insecurities
I'm not the only one who knows what your dreams are about
Claiming understanding of the person's dreams and desires
If you say no then I will understand
Expressing acceptance if the person declines the offer
I just wanna be your man
Reaffirming the desire to be the person's romantic partner
Tonight I wanna be your man
Reiterating the wish to be the person's partner for the night
And all I want is to dream out loud
Desiring the freedom to express dreams and aspirations
We used to think we had it all worked out
Reflecting on a past time when everything seemed planned
I know that you don't want to be alone
Acknowledging the person's aversion to loneliness
But the streets outside are so damn cold
Highlighting the harshness of the external environment
You still ever think of you and me as us
Questioning if the person still considers 'us' in thoughts
Or another thing we let die and turn to dust?
Contemplating the demise of a shared experience or relationship
I wasn't there to clean the cuts
Admitting absence during challenging times
Yeah I was the one who got caught in the ruts
Accepting responsibility for past difficulties
I was just thinking maybe if you got no plans
Suggesting spending time together if no other plans
I, well I just wanna
Expressing the desire to be the person's romantic partner
Tonight I wanna be your man
Reiterating the wish to be the person's partner for the night
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