Man I Need – English Lyrics

• By: Olivia Dean
• Album: The Art of Loving

Lyrics & Translation

Immerse yourself in Olivia Dean's "Man I Need," a vibrant and honest pop-soul track that's perfect for anyone looking to connect with English through music. This song beautifully articulates the importance of clear communication and self-worth in relationships, offering relatable lyrics that encourage listeners to speak their truth. Its smooth, soulful melodies and engaging rhythm make learning and understanding English enjoyable, while Olivia Dean's expressive vocals add depth and character to every phrase, making it a special piece for language learners.

[English]

Talk to me, talk to me

Talk to me, talk to me

Hm

Looks like we're making up for lost time

Need you to spell it out for me

Bossa Nova on all night

It's like a type of alchemy

Introduce me to your best friend

I can come and slot right in

A satellite ain't even that far

I, I kinda wonder where you are

Already know I can't leave it alone

You're on my mind, mm

Already gave you the time and the place

So, don't be shy

Just come be the man I need

Tell me you got something to give, I want it

I kinda like it when you call me wonderful

Whatever the type of talk it is, come on then

I gotta know you're meant to be the man I need

Talk to me

Talk to me

Mm, talk to me, talk to me

Be the man that I need, baby

Talk to me, talk to me

Be the man that I need, need, need

Mm, talk to me, talk to me

Be the man that I need, baby

Talk to me, talk to me

Be the man, man, man, man, man

I'd like to think you feel the same way

But I can't tell with you sometimes

So, baby, let's get on the same page

Stop making me read between the lines

Already know I can't leave it alone

You're on my mind, mm

Already gave you the time and the place

So, don't be shy

Just come be the man I need

Tell me you got something to give, I want it

I kinda like it when you call me wonderful

Whatever the type of talk it is, come on then

I gotta know you're meant to be the man I need

Talk to me, talk to me

Talk to me, talk to me

Mm, talk to me, talk to me

Be the man that I need, baby (be the man)

Talk to me, talk to me

Be the man that I need, need, need

Mm, talk to me, talk to me

Be the man that I need, baby (be the man)

Talk to me, talk to me

Be the man, man, man, man, man

Mm

Mm-mm, mm-mm, mm

Mm-mm, mm

Mm-mm, mm-mm, mm-mm, mm-mm, mm

...

Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
talk /tɔːk/ A1	verb - to say things in order to give information or to express your feelings noun - conversation or discussion
need /niːd/ A1	verb - to require something noun - something that is required
time /taɪm/ A1	noun - the measured or measurable period during which an action, process, or condition exists or continues; duration
mind /maɪnd/ A2	noun - the element of a person that enables them to be aware of the world and their experiences, to think, and to feel; the faculty of consciousness and thought verb - to be bothered or annoyed by something
man /mæn/ A1	noun - an adult human male
give /ɡɪv/ A1	verb - to offer or present something to someone
want /wɒnt/ A1	verb - to have a desire for something; wish for noun - a desire or need for something
like /laɪk/ A1	verb - to find someone or something pleasant; enjoy noun - the quality or state of having a similar appearance or character adjective - having the same characteristics as something or someone else
wonderful /ˈwʌndəfl/ A2	adjective - inspiring delight, pleasure, or admiration; extremely good; marvelous
baby /ˈbeɪbi/ A1	noun - a very young child or infant
page /peɪdʒ/ A1	noun - a single side of a sheet of paper in a book, magazine, etc., or the paper itself
know /nəʊ/ A1	verb - to be aware of something
tell /tel/ A1	verb - to communicate information to someone in spoken or written words
shy /ʃaɪ/ A2	adjective - nervous or timid in the company of other people
friend /frend/ A1	noun - a person whom one knows and with whom one has a bond of mutual affection, typically exclusive of sexual or family relations.
think /θɪŋk/ A1	verb - have a particular opinion, belief, or idea about someone or something.

Key Grammar Structures

• Looks like we're making up for lost time

  ➔ Present Continuous (making up)

  ➔ Uses the Present Continuous tense to describe an ongoing action or state at the time of speaking.

• Need you to spell it out for me

  ➔ Imperative + Infinitive (to spell)

  ➔ Uses the imperative mood ('Need') to express a demand or request, followed by an infinitive verb ('to spell') to describe the action.

• It's like a type of alchemy

  ➔ Simile (like) + Noun Phrase

  ➔ Uses 'like' to draw a comparison between 'it' and 'a type of alchemy'.

• I, I kinda wonder where you are

  ➔ Present Simple (wonder) + Reported Question

  ➔ Uses the present simple tense ('wonder') to express a current state of thinking, followed by a reported question ('where you are').

• Already know I can't leave it alone

  ➔ Present Perfect (Already know) + Modal Verb (can't)

  ➔ Combines the present perfect ('Already know') to indicate a state that started in the past and continues to the present with the modal verb 'can't' expressing inability.

• Just come be the man I need

  ➔ Imperative + Infinitive (come be)

  ➔ A compound imperative with an infinitive, giving a strong request/suggestion.

• Tell me you got something to give

  ➔ Indirect Object + Clause (you got)

  ➔ Uses an indirect object pronoun ('me') followed by a clause ('you got something to give') acting as the direct object of 'Tell'.

• I gotta know you're meant to be the man I need

  ➔ 'Gotta' (contracted 'have got to') + Clause

  ➔ Uses 'gotta' (a contraction of 'have got to', implying obligation/necessity) followed by a clause to convey what she needs to know.

• Stop making me read between the lines

  ➔ Imperative + Gerund phrase

  ➔ Uses the imperative 'Stop' followed by a gerund phrase 'making me read between the lines', forming a direct command.