Man
Yearning Souls: Unveiling Desires in Sam Jessep's 'Man'
Lyrics
You, man like you, man
Expressing a desire for a specific type of person, a man, in the speaker's life.
Man like you, man
Reiteration of the desire for a particular kind of man.
I need a man who's eyes tear into my soul
The speaker seeks a man with intense eyes that can deeply connect with her soul.
I need a man who's potent hands be 'round my throat
The speaker desires a man with powerful hands, possibly indicating a strong physical connection or dominance.
He can't be scared of water when I bring the rain
The desired man should not fear challenges ("water" symbolizing difficulties) brought into the relationship.
I'm rich with pleasure; long as he is rich with pain
The speaker values pleasure but acknowledges that the desired man must also experience pain for balance.
I need a man, I need a man, a man
Emphasis on the repeated need for a specific type of man in the speaker's life.
I need a man, I need a man
Repetition of the need for a man, emphasizing the importance of this desire.
I need a man, I need a man, a man
Continued emphasis on the desire for a specific type of man.
I need a man, I need a man
Repetition of the desire for a man, underscoring its significance.
Man like you, man
Reiteration of the type of man desired, emphasizing the qualities sought.
Man like you, man
Continued emphasis on the type of man desired in the speaker's life.
Man like you, man
Repetition emphasizing the speaker's need for a man with specific qualities.
Man like you, man
Continued emphasis on the desired type of man.
c king they call him, fall before him on my knees
Reference to a figure, possibly powerful ("c king"), whom the speaker acknowledges and submits to.
I'm craving more but will not be condemned with greed
The speaker desires more but wants to avoid being consumed by greed.
Not like those other lovers, those that can't sustain
Contrast with other lovers who cannot endure; the speaker seeks a lasting connection.
Be touching once but never to return again
Physical contact may be fleeting with others, not leading to a lasting relationship.
I need a man, (Man) I need a man, a man
Reiteration of the need for a specific type of man, emphasizing the importance.
I need a man, I need a man
Repetition of the desire for a man, underscoring its significance.
I need a man, (Say it again) I need a man, a man
Emphasis on the need for a man, repeating the importance of finding this specific person.
I need a man, I need a man
Repetition of the desire for a man, highlighting its significance.
Man like you, man
Reiteration of the qualities sought in the desired man.
Man like you, man (More)
Continued emphasis on the type of man desired in the speaker's life.
Man like you, man (La, la, la, la, la, la)
Further emphasis on the qualities sought in the desired man, expressed with musical interlude.
Man like you, man
Repetition of the type of man desired, underscoring its importance.
Man like you, man
Continued emphasis on the desired type of man in the speaker's life.
Man like you, man (I do)
Reiteration of the qualities sought in the desired man, expressed with musical interlude.
Man like you, man
Continued emphasis on the need for a specific type of man, underscoring its importance.
Man like you
Final repetition emphasizing the importance of finding a man with specific qualities.
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