I Wanna Be Your Man

Ironik

About I Wanna Be Your Man

"I Wanna Be Your Man" is the second single from Ironik's debut album No Point in Wasting Tears. The song samples the 1987 song "I Want to Be Your Man" by funk/R&B artist Roger . The song peaked at No. 35 on the official UK Singles Chart.


Year:
2008
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Yeah 1, 2,
I'm in da booth ryte now,
Its Ironik yeah,
Ironik productions,
Ironik on the vocals,
And its rte now volume 1,
I swear man,
Big up the ladies innit,
Check it,
I want you lot to listen to the lyrics yeah,
You know the deal rite now,
Its Ironik, 
Let me just speak to them,
Listen,

Look, look,
My first love was hot like Jamaica,
Didn't care wot ma boys said,
I wanted to take her,
And wen she was nothing,
I wanted to make her my w.i.f.e.y,
Yes me,
We went together like peaches and cream,
And teachers and teens,
And shoes and jeans,
And I said that,
'cause we was so sophisticated,
On the first date,
I was late,
But you still waited,
I wasn't late on purpose,
I swear 2 you,
You know I've made mistakes in the past,
But I'm there for you,
I didn't no time went so fast,
Its mad be,
We broke up,
But I wanna be your man be,

[chorus]
I wanna be your man,
I wanna be your man,
I wanna be your man,
I wanna be your man.

Look, 'cause I want you 2 much,
Your too much to touch,
Baby you're too buff,
2 2's
We both do 2 much,
And we both know I held you down like a clutch,
So please don't rush,
Into a next relationship,
Remember the days we spent together,
From 11am til 6,
And you see you yeah,
I like you 2 bits,
I ain't ready for the quits,
So please don't quit it,
It will be fixed,
Our relationship I wrote it,
Down in a tune,
Now you hear it,
You've heard it,
You can have your verdict,
But ya love I've earned it,
So you should take your time,
And still fink about it man,

[Chorus: x3]

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Ironik

James Christian Charters (born 18 January 1988, Camden, London), better known as Ironik, is a British musician, DJ and rapper. His genre of music varies from R&B, grime and hip hop. more »

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Written by: MICK CRIPPS, TRACII GUNNS, PHILIP LEWIS, KELLY NICKELS, STEVE RILEY

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave

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16 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"I Wanna Be Your Man" by Ironik falls under the genre of grime, R&B, and British hip hop.
Chart Performance
The single reached number 35 on the UK Singles Chart, and it was also successful on other international charts.
Collaboration Details
The song "I Wanna Be Your Man" also features vocals by well-known singer Tinchy Stryder.
Release Date
The track "I Wanna Be Your Man" was officially released on 23 September 2008.
Song Samples
The song samples the popular Beatles song "I Want to Hold Your Hand," hence linking its roots back to classic rock and roll.
Record Labels
"I Wanna Be Your Man" was released under the Asylum label, a part of the Warner Music Group.
Music Video
The music video for "I Wanna Be Your Man" was officially premiered on YouTube on November 5, 2008.
Fan Reception
Despite its top 40 performance, the song received mixed reviews from Ironik's fans. Some appreciated the fresh take on the Beatles' hit, whilst others felt it could not hold a candle to the original.
Album Inclusion
"I Wanna Be Your Man" is a part of Ironik's debut album called 'No Point in Wasting Tears'.
Songwriter Credits
James Christian Charters, better known by his stage name Ironik, is credited as the primary songwriter for "I Wanna Be Your Man".
Inspiration
Ironik stated in interviews that he was inspired by his love of old-school music, hence his choice to sample a Beatles song.
Critic Reception
The song had mixed reviews from critics, with some praising the fusion of grime with classic pop while others found it polarizing.
Song Duration
"I Wanna Be Your Man" has a duration on approximately 3 minutes and 17 seconds, making it a typical length for a single.
Song Theme
The song carries underlying themes of love and desire, typical attributes of R&B and hip-hop songs.
Live Performances
Ironik performed "I Wanna Be Your Man" live on several occasions, most notably at the MOBO Awards pre-show in 2008.
Popularity on Streaming Platforms
As of today, "I Wanna Be Your Man" enjoys popularity on various music streaming platforms, including Spotify and Apple Music.

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