If I Was Your Man
Joe
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Mmm, yeah, yeah, oh, oh Nana, nana, nana, nana, nana, oh Nana, nana, nana If I was your man, girl Girl, I'm so tired of games I just wanna settle down I swear to you I've changed Baby, why you buggin' now? I know that I put you through hell You deserve to be with someone else But I gotta be straight up (Straight up) Girl, I just wanna kiss and make up (Make up) Ooh, we've been through a lot of things How do you throw that away? You were the heart of me Can't believe you let it break Tell me why you won't let him go You can say what you want, but I know Baby, no more lies I'm a keep it real this time Help me understand what I'm saying Ain't gettin' through Why I can't be your man when I'd give up the world for you Girl, I'll do the best I can Love you forever, that's what I'll do If I was your man, if I was your man, if I was your man Got rid of everything That I knew was hurting you My hustle in the streets Gave that up for you too Don't want nothing else in the way I just wanna make sure that you'll stay Baby, no more lies I'm a do it right this time Help me understand what I'm saying Ain't gettin' through Why I can't be your man when I'd give up the world for you Girl, I'll do the best I can Love you forever, that's what I'll do If I was your man, if I was your man, if I was your man Can't live without you anymore Baby, I know that you're worth fighting for They say that you're still in love with me In my arms is where you need to be Can't live without you anymore Baby, I know that you're worth fighting for They say that you're still in love with me In my arms is where you need to be Nana, nana, nana, nana, nana, nana, oh yeah, nana, nana If I was your man, if I was your man Help me understand what I'm saying Ain't gettin' through Why I can't be your man when I'd give up the world for you Girl, I'll do the best I can Love you forever, that's what I'll do If I was your man, if I was your man, if I was your man Help me understand what I'm saying Ain't gettin' through Why I can't be your man when I'd give up the world for you Girl, I'll do the best I can Love you forever, that's what I'll do If I was your man, if I was your man, if I was your man
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Written by: MIKKEL ERIKSEN, TOR ERIK HERMANSEN, TAJ JACKSON
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10 facts about this song
Artist Background"If I was Your Man" is sung by the American R&B singer Joe Thomas, better known by his stage name "Joe". He is famous for his soulful vocals and romantic themes in his songs.
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Release DateThis track was released in 2007 as the lead single from Joe's seventh studio album "Ain't Nothing Like Me".
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Chart Performance"If I Was Your Man" reached #48 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and #4 on the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart.
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SongwriterBesides being the vocalist, Joe also contributed to the songwriting of "If I Was Your Man" along with producers The Underdogs and Josh Alexander.
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Music VideoThe music video for "If I Was Your Man" was directed by Terry Heller and features actress Rochelle Aytes.
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Notable LyricsThe touching lyrics reflect the regret of a man who lost his love due to his mistakes and wishes to make amends, reinforcing Joe's image as a passionate and remorseful lover.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was well-received by critics for its relatable lyrics and Joe's emotive delivery which brings out the despair in the song.
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Album's SuccessThe album "Ain't Nothing Like Me" on which "If I was Your Man" is featured, reached #2 on the US Billboard 200 and was certified Gold by the RIAA, reinforcing Joe's commercial success as an R&B artist in the late 2000s.
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CollaborationsWhile "If I was Your Man" is a solo track, it helped highlight the collaborations in the album with several artists like Nas, Papoose, and Fabolous.
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Live PerformancesJoe's performances of "If I Was Your Man" during his live concerts are often highlighted for their emotional intensity. In many instances, fans have praised how he manages to deliver the poignant lyrics while maintaining his smooth vocals.
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