I Need A Man – English Lyrics

• By: Eurythmics, Annie Lennox, Dave Stewart

Lyrics & Translation

Explore the nuances of gender roles and expectations with Eurythmics' "I Need a Man." This track offers a blend of rock energy and synth-pop flair, driven by Annie Lennox's powerful vocals. Delve into the song’s ironic message and discover why it remains a relevant anthem for those seeking genuine connection over superficial traits.

[English]

(lively rock music)

- Hey

Is this my turn?

You want me to sing now?

Okay.

♪ Wow ♪

(lively rock music continues)

♪ I don't care if you won't talk to me ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ I need a man ♪

♪ I need a man ♪

♪ I need a man ♪

♪ Baby, baby, baby don't you shave your legs ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ I can turn it round, I can take you anywhere ♪

♪ I don't need love forget that stuff ♪

♪ You know that I don't care ♪

♪ I need a man ♪

♪ I need a man ♪

♪ I need a man ♪

♪ I need a man ♪

♪ I don't need a heart breaker, fifty-faced trouble maker ♪

♪ Two-timing time taker, dirty little money maker ♪

♪ Muscle-bound cheap skate, low down woman hater ♪

♪ Triple-crossing double dater, yella bellied alligator ♪

(lively rock music continues)

♪ I don't care if you won't talk to me ♪

♪ 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 ♪

♪ I need a man ♪ ♪ Don't take me home ♪

♪ I need a man ♪

♪ Baby, you're just overblown ♪

(lively rock music continues)

♪ Woo ♪

(lively rock music continues)

♪ Woo ♪

♪ Hey, boy, c'mon ♪

♪ I'll take you anytime ♪

♪ Woo ♪

♪ Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby ♪

♪ Baby, baby, baby, baby, baby, baby ♪

♪ Baby, baby, baby, baby, boom ♪

(lively rock music continues)

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something because it is essential or very important
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult human male
care /keər/ A1	verb - to feel concern or interest
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to speak to someone
walk /wɔːk/ A1	verb - to move at a regular pace by using the feet
look /lʊk/ A1	verb - to direct one's gaze toward someone or something noun - the way someone or something appears
impressed /ɪmˈpresd/ B1	adjective - having a feeling of admiration or respect
shave /ʃeɪv/ A2	verb - to cut off hair or beard with a razor
comb /koʊm/ A2	verb - to arrange hair with a comb noun - a tool with teeth for arranging hair
powder /ˈpaʊdər/ A2	noun - a dry, bulk solid composed of many fine particles
rough /rʌf/ A2	adjective - having an uneven or bumpy surface
bare /beər/ A2	adjective - not covered or decorated
break /breɪk/ A1	verb - to separate into pieces suddenly or forcibly
trouble /ˈtrʌbəl/ A1	noun - a problem or difficulty
muscle /ˈmʌsəl/ B1	noun - a band or bundle of fibrous tissue in the body
cheap /tʃip/ A1	adjective - low in price
woman /ˈwʊmən/ A1	noun - an adult human female
double /ˈdʌbəl/ A1	adjective - twice as much or many
date /deɪt/ A1	noun - a social appointment between two people who have a romantic relationship