I Need a Man

Grace Jones

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"I Need a Man" is a 1975 single by Grace Jones.


Year:
1977
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When I'm feelin' lonely,
Someone telephone me,
It's gettin' hard to pass my time.

Take me out'a dying,
Watch me while I'm flyin',
Baby, it's a waste of time.

I need a man, perhaps a man like you,
I need a man, to make my dreams come true.

Say that you will find him,
Creeping up behind him,
Moving round' the town all day.

Well, I'm underestimated,
Highly underated,
Can there be another way?

I need a man, perhaps a man like you,
I need a man, and I need a man.

And then I won't be feelin' lonely,
Knowing I'm the only one.

He'll understand,
Oh, what I'm feelin' deep inside me,
Knowing that at last he's gone.

Oh well,
Gettin' tired of lookin',
Wastin' all my cookin,
Ending in a dreadful row.

Can somebody tell me,
Say to me, or sell me,
Why I'm feelin' lonely, oh.

I need a man, perhaps a man like you,
I need a man to make my dreams,
And I need a man.

And at night I won't be lonely,
Knowing I'm the only one.

He'll understand,
Oh, what I'm feelin' deep inside me,
Knowing that at last he's gone.

It's maybe that I'm dreaming,
Can't say they I've seen him,
Somehow, I just got to find.

Someone outstanding,
Goes without [? ],
[? ]

I need a man like you, to make my dreams come true,
Perhaps that man is you!

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Grace Jones

Grace Jones (born 19 May 1948) is a Jamaican singer, actress and model. more »

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Written by: Pierre Papadiamandis, Paul Slade

Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing

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13 facts about this song

Release
"I Need a Man" was the debut single released by Grace Jones in 1975.
Language
The song was initially recorded and released in France and sung in French, under the title "Je suis la femme".
Songwriters
It was written by Pierre Papadiamandis and Paul Seymour.
Success
Though it was initially unsuccessful in France, the song became a club hit in the United States in 1977.
Genre
"I Need a Man" is often classified as disco music.
Album
The song is also part of Grace Jones' debut album, "Portfolio", which was released in 1977.
Re-Recording
For the release of the "Portfolio" album, the song was re-recorded in English and remixed by Tom Moulton.
Music Chart
The single went number one on the Billboard's Dance chart in 1977.
Themes
The song reflects themes of female empowerment and desire.
Pop Culture
"I Need a Man" established Jones as a gay icon due to its popularity in gay clubs and her androgynous appearance.
Cover Art
The cover photo for the "Portfolio" album, which includes the song "I Need a Man", was shot by Richard Bernstein, an artist for Andy Warhol's Interview magazine.
Live Performances
Grace Jones has performed "I Need a Man" during her One Man Show tour in 1981.
Recording Company
The song was released by Island Records.

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