What Makes a Man

Westlife

About What Makes a Man

"What Makes a Man" is a song by Irish boy band Westlife. It was released on 18 December 2000 as the third single from their second studio album, Coast to Coast. The song peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and was their first single not to peak at number one on the chart, being beaten to the Christmas number one by "Can We Fix It?", the theme to the cartoon series, Bob the Builder (which managed to peak at number three in Ireland). It also debuted and peaked at number two in Ireland, held off the top spot by Eminem's song "Stan". The song was the 39th best selling single of 2000 in the UK, and received a gold sales certification in the UK for over 400,000 copies sold. It is the band's twentieth most streamed song, fifth best selling single in paid-for sales category and seventh best selling single combined sales category in the United Kingdom as of January 2019. 


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2000
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This isn't goodbye
Even as I watch you leave
This isn't goodbye
I swear I won't cry
Even as tears fill my eyes
I swear I won't cry

Any other girl I let you walk away
Any other girl I'm sure I'll be okay

Tell me what makes a man want to give you all his heart
Smile when you're around and cry when you're apart
If you know what makes a man want to love you the way I do
Girl you gotta let me know so I can get over you

What makes us so right
Is it the sound of the laugh
That look in her eyes
When do you decide
She is the dream that you see
That falls in your life

And you apologize no matter who was wrong
Would you get on your knees if that would bring her home

Tell me what makes a man want to give you all his heart
Smile when you're around and cry when you're apart
If you know what makes a man want to love you the way I do
Girl you gotta let me know so I can get over you

Other girls that come along they always knew
But what's the point when all I ever want is you
Tell me

Tell me what makes a man want to give you all his heart
Smile when you're around and cry when you're apart
If you know what makes a man want to love you the way I do
Girl you gotta let me know, let me know, so I can get over you

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Westlife

Westlife were an Irish boy band formed in 1998. They disbanded in 2012 after almost 14 years together. Originally signed by Simon Cowell and managed by Louis Walsh, the group's final line-up consisted of Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Mark Feehily and Shane Filan. Brian McFadden was a member from 1998 until his departure in 2004. more »

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Written by: STEVE MAC, WAYNE HECTOR

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group

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13 facts about this song

Year of Release
"What Makes a Man" was released in the year 2000.
Songwriters and Production
The song was written by Steve Mac and Wayne Hector, and produced by Mac and Chris Laws.
Chart Achievement - UK
"What Makes a Man" peaked at Number 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
Chart Achievement - International
The track also performed well worldwide, reaching the top 10 in Norway, Sweden, and the Netherlands.
Album Inclusion
This song is included in the band's second studio album "Coast to Coast".
Controversial Chart Position
It missed the Christmas number 1 spot in the UK by just 8,000 copies.
Chart Tussle
"What Makes a Man" was beaten to the top spot by "Can We Fix It?", a song by animated character Bob the Builder.
Music Video
The music video features the band performing the song in a deserted theatre.
Not a Cover
Unlike many of Westlife's other big hits, "What Makes a Man" is not a cover of an older song, but an original piece written specifically for Westlife.
Sales figure
As of 2020, the song has sold over 420,000 copies in the UK.
Performances
Westlife has performed “What Makes a Man” live on several occasions, often as part of their Christmas performances.
Lyrics Theme
The emotional ballad type song questions the aspects of masculinity and discusses sensitive elements of relationships and heartbreak.
Song Style
The song embodies Westlife's classic style of soft, heartfelt ballads, highlighting their strong vocal harmonies.

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