Lyrics
When a man loves a woman
Expresses the theme of the song: the profound emotions and actions of a man in love with a woman.
Can't keep his mind on nothin' else
Highlights the intense focus of the man, unable to think about anything else when he's in love.
He'd trade the world
Suggests that the man values the love he has found with the woman more than anything else in the world.
For a good thing he's found.
Emphasizes the significance of the love as a "good thing" worth trading the world for.
If she is bad, he can't see it
Indicates the man's blindness to the woman's flaws, seeing her as inherently good despite any imperfections.
She can do no wrong
Reiterates the idea that, in the man's eyes, the woman can do no wrong.
Turn his back on his best friend
Describes the man's willingness to sacrifice his relationships, even with his best friend, if it means defending the woman.
If he puts her down.
Underlines the extent to which the man is devoted, as he would even distance himself from close friends who criticize the woman.
When a man loves a woman
Repeats the central theme, emphasizing the man's financial sacrifice for the woman he loves.
Spend his very last dime
Reflects the man's willingness to spend all his money to maintain the relationship.
Trying to hold on to what he needs
Illustrates the man's struggle to preserve what he considers essential in the relationship.
He'd give up all his comforts
Signifies the man's readiness to give up his comforts and face hardship for the sake of the woman.
And sleep out in the rain
Portrays the extreme devotion of the man, willing to endure discomforts like sleeping in the rain to please the woman.
If she said it ought to be
Suggests that the man is willing to accept whatever the woman desires or suggests, demonstrating his complete surrender.
When a man loves a woman
Reiterates the man's financial commitment to the relationship, emphasizing the depth of his love.
Spend his very last dime
Recalls the man's willingness to spend his last dime, reinforcing the theme of self-sacrifice for love.
Trying to hold on to what he needs
Restates the man's struggle to hold on to what he needs in the relationship, despite potential hardships.
He'd give up all his comforts
Reaffirms the man's preparedness to give up comforts, emphasizing the difficulty he is willing to endure for the woman.
Sleep out in the rain
Echoes the earlier sentiment of sleeping out in the rain, emphasizing the man's extreme dedication.
If she said it ought to be
Repeats the idea that the man would comply with the woman's wishes, even if it involves hardship.
When a man loves a woman
Recalls the man's financial commitment, emphasizing the repetitive nature of his sacrifices for love.
Spend his very last dime
Reiterates the man's readiness to spend his last dime, underscoring the enduring nature of his commitment.
Trying to hold on to what he needs
Restates the man's struggle to maintain what he needs in the relationship, reinforcing the theme of sacrifice.
He'd give up all his comforts
Reaffirms the man's willingness to give up comforts, indicating the depth of his dedication to the woman.
Sleep out in the rain
Echoes the sentiment of sleeping out in the rain, emphasizing the man's enduring commitment to the woman.
If she said it ought to be
Repeats the idea that the man would comply with the woman's wishes, emphasizing the consistency of his devotion.
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