I want him tough, I need him gentle
A little bit on the edge, a little sentimental
That'll look good from every angle
He better be easy on my heart
'Cause I'm a little bit hard to handle

I want a man, I don't need a boy
I wanna bring him to his knees
When he hears my voice
A perfect lover, more than a cover
'Cause after me there won't be no other
Do you understand?
I want a man

He can take control when I can't decide
He better know when to back down and look me in the eyes
Weak enough to bend and strong enough to cry
When to take a stand and when to apologize

I want a man, I don't need a boy
I wanna bring him to his knees
When he hears my voice
A perfect lover, more than a cover
'Cause after me there won't be no other
Do you understand?
I want a man, I want a man

Did you know I won't go for his fall, just a show
I won't settle for a superficial hero
I want a man

I want a man, I said I want a man
I said I want a man, I want a man
I want a man

 A perfect lover, more than a cover
'Cause after me there won't be no other
Do you understand?
I want a man, I want a man

Do you understand?
I want a man, I want a man
Do you understand, do you understand?
I want a man
Do you understand?
I said I want a man, I want a man