I'm Your Man
Leonard Cohen
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If you want a lover I'll do anything you ask me to And if you want another kind of love I'll wear a mask for you If you want a partner, take my hand, or If you want to strike me down in anger Here I stand I'm your man If you want a boxer I will step into the ring for you And if you want a doctor I'll examine every inch of you If you want a driver, climb inside Or if you want to take me for a ride You know you can I'm your man Ah, the moon's too bright The chain's too tight The beast won't go to sleep I've been running through these promises to you That I made and I could not keep Ah, but a man never got a woman back Not by begging on his knees Or I'd crawl to you baby and I'd fall at your feet And I'd howl at your beauty like a dog in heat And I'd claw at your heart, and I'd tear at your sheet I'd say please (please) I'm your man And if you've got to sleep a moment on the road I will steer for you And if you want to work the street alone I'll disappear for you If you want a father for your child Or only want to walk with me a while across the sand I'm your man If you want a lover I'll do anything you ask me to And if you want another kind of love I'll wear a mask for you
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Written by: Leonard Cohen
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10 facts about this song
Songwriter and Singer"I’m Your Man" is written, composed and sung by Leonard Cohen himself, proving his versatility as a musician.
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AlbumThe song "I'm Your Man" comes from Cohen’s album of the same name. This eighth studio album, "I'm Your Man," was released in 1988.
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Style EvolutionThe "I’m Your Man" song marked a significant shift in Cohen's musical style, demonstrating his transition from primarily folk music to synthesizers and drum machines.
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Humoristic TouchThe song, like much of Cohen’s work, includes humour amongst its primary narrative, considered rare for songs of its genre.
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Popularity"I'm Your Man" remains one of Cohen's most popular songs. It features in several pop culture contexts, including film and television.
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Live PerformancesLeonard Cohen typically recited the poem "A Thousand Kisses Deep" before performing "I'm Your Man" during his concerts after the year 2000.
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CoversThe song has been frequently covered by other artists, showing its lasting impact and popularity. Artists who have covered "I’m Your Man" include Nick Cave, Patricia O'Callaghan, and Elton John.
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Late SuccessDespite not being an initial commercial success, the album "I'm Your Man" (which includes the song) grew in popularity over time. Today, it is one of Cohen's most successful albums.
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Live Album AppearanceThe song "I'm Your Man" also features on Cohen's 2009 live album "Live in London." This album was recorded during Cohen's tour in 2008, 20 years after the original release of the song.
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Music VideoA music video was made for the song. Cohen himself is in the video, dressed in his trademark suit and fedora, performing the song on stage.
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