I Need A Man
Yearning for True Connection: Eurythmics' 'I Need A Man' Reveals Desires Beyond Superficiality
Lyrics
Hey, is this my turn?
Expression of readiness or willingness to perform.
You want me to sing now?
Rhetorical question, confirming the expectation to sing.
Okay
Confirmation of readiness to sing.
Wow!
Expression of surprise or excitement.
I don't care if you won't talk to me
Indifference to communication if it's not meaningful.
You know I'm not that kind of girl
Assertion of not conforming to stereotypical behavior.
And I don't care if you won't walk with me
Indifference to social expectations regarding companionship.
It don't give me such a thrill
No thrill in conforming to societal norms.
And I don't care about the way you look
Disinterest in superficial appearance.
You should know I'm not impressed
Not easily impressed by external attributes.
'Cause there's just one thing that I'm looking for
Expressing a specific criterion for attraction.
And he don't wear a dress
Rejecting stereotypical gender norms.
I need a man
Repetition emphasizing the desire for a man.
I need a man
-I need a man
-I need a man
-Baby, baby, baby, don't you shave your legs
Preference for a natural, unpretentious appearance.
Don't you double comb your hair
-Don't powder puff, just leave it rough
-I like your fingers bare
-When the night comes down
Confidence in transforming situations and taking charge.
I can turn it round, I can take you anywhere
-I don't need love, forget that stuff
Rejecting the need for conventional love and affirming independence.
You know that I don't care
-I need a man
Reiteration of the need for a man.
I need a man
-I need a man
-I need a man
-I don't need a heartbreaker, fifty-faced trouble maker
Listing undesirable traits in a humorous way.
Two-timing time taker, dirty little money maker
-Muscle-bound cheap skate, low down woman hater
-Triple-crossing, double dater, yella bellied alligator
-I don't care if you won't talk to me
Repetition emphasizing the rejection of societal expectations.
You know I'm not that kind of girl
-And I don't care if you won't walk with me
-It don't give me such a thrill
-And I don't care about the way you look
-You should know I'm not impressed
-'Cause there's just one thing that I'm looking for
-And he don't wear a dress
-I need a man, leave me alone
Expression of the desire for a man and resistance to unwanted advances.
I need a man, don't take me home
-I need a man, baby, you're just overblown
-(Woo)
Exclamatory sounds, possibly indicating excitement or emphasis.
(Woo)
-Hey boy, come on
Invitation or encouragement to a boy, indicating availability.
I'll take you anytime
-(Woo)
Exclamatory sound, possibly indicating excitement or emphasis.
Baby, baby, baby, baby
Repetition of endearing terms.
Baby, baby, baby, baby
-Baby, baby, baby, baby
-Baby, baby, baby, baby
-(Ooh)
Expressive sound, possibly indicating satisfaction or pleasure.
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