Make Love like a Man

Def Leppard

About Make Love like a Man

"Make Love Like a Man" is a 1992 single by British hard rock band Def Leppard from their multi-platinum album Adrenalize. The song reached No. 3 on the Album Rock Tracks chart and No. 36 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States. In a Joe Elliott statement on the Vault compilation album, he stated that this song was not about Def Leppard trying to be "MACHO", and were just trying to be funny about the content of this song. The statement only appears on the UK version of Vault, as the track is not included on the American version. Elliott made a similar note in the album booklet for the later Best Of compilation, joking that "everyone thought we were turning into Manowar" and explaining that the band had come to terms with the then-recent death of guitarist Steve Clark on the album track "White Lightning" and wanted to have a lighter song on the album. In a 2014 audio interview, Elliott said that he would rather not play this song live any more, as he found lyrics "were a nod too stupid." 


Year:
1995
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Make love like a man
I'm a man, that's what I am

All you girls 'round the world
Lookin' for a guy who's a real go getter, yeah
Every guy, grab a girl
Love her like a man, make her feel a lot better, yeah
Everybody

You want it, I'm the one
I got it, I'm Mr. Fun
You need it, I'm captain cool
Come get it and I've come for you
Come on

Don't call me gigolo, don't call me Casanova
Just call me on the phone and baby come on over
When you need someone, when you need someone to 

Make love like a man
I'm a man, and that's what I am, yeah
Make love like a man
Your kinda man, and that's what I am

Oh, every day, every night
Take her little heart 'till it beats like a hammer, yeah, oh
Come on, do it good, do it right
Crazy little girl gonna stutter 'n' stammer

Don't call me gigolo, don't call me Casanova
Just call me on the phone and baby come on over
When you need someone, when you need someone to 

Make love like a man
I'm a man, and that's what I am, yeah
Make love like a man
Your kinda man, and that's what I am

Gimme some rock 'n' roll, little bit of rock 'n' roll
It's gotta be rock 'n' roll, little bit of rock 'n' roll

A little bit of love goes a long, long way
Gotta get it on if you really wanna get her
Never ever wait, it's a little too late
Love her like a man, make her feel a lot better

You want it, yeah, baby
I got it, why not?
You need it, oh, oh
Come get it, oh, come on

Don't call me gigolo, don't call me Casanova
Just call me on the phone and baby come on over
When you need someone, when you need someone to

Make love like a man
I'm a man, and that's what I am, yeah
Make love like a man
Your kinda man, and that's what I am

Make love, make love
Like a man, like a man
I'm a man, I'm a man, that's what I am baby
Make love, make love
I'm a man, I'm a man, that's what I am

Hey, get it while you can, make love
I wanna be your man, like a man
Baby understand, I'm a man
I'm a m-m-m-man
Make love, make love
Like a man, like a man
Your kinda man
Oh, love like her like man
She's gonna feel a lot better
And that's a fact

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Def Leppard

Def Leppard are an English rock band formed in 1977 in Sheffield as part of the New Wave of British Heavy Metal movement. Since 1992, the band has consisted of Rick Savage (bass, backing vocals), Joe Elliott (lead vocals), Rick Allen (drums, backing vocals), Phil Collen (guitar, backing vocals), and Vivian Campbell (guitar, backing vocals). Therefore, this is the band's longest-standing lineup. more »

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Written by: Stephen Maynard Clark, Philip Collen, Joseph Elliott, Robert John Mutt Lange

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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11 facts about this song

Song Recording
"Make Love Like A Man" is a song recorded by the English rock band Def Leppard. The song was featured on their multi-platinum selling album "Adrenalize".
Release Date
The song was released as the second single from "Adrenalize" and reached number three on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in 1992.
Band Members
"Make Love Like A Man" was performed by Def Leppard's main members: Joe Elliot (vocals), Phil Collen and Vivian Campbell (guitars), Rick Savage (bass), and Rick Allen (drums).
Songwriters
The song was co-written by Def Leppard members Joe Elliott, Phil Collen, Robert John "Mutt" Lange, and Rick Savage.
Sarcasm and Humour
The lyrics were intended to present a humorous and somewhat sarcastic look at the stereotypical macho attitude often found in rock music.
Chart Position
In the UK Singles chart, "Make Love Like A Man" was able to secure the 12th position.
Controversial Title
Despite its slightly controversial title, the band has stated that the song is about mutual respect between sexes rather than being disparaging towards any particular gender.
Live Performances
Although it was a hit, the song hasn't been a regular in the band's live set in later years, due to its controversial nature causing it to be dropped generally from their standard setlist.
Music Video
The music video for "Make Love Like A Man" features behind-the-scenes footage and live performances of the band.
Fan Perception
While gaining commercial success, the song has elicited mixed reactions from fans. Some love the humour and upbeat tone of the song, while others consider it to be one of Def Leppard's weaker tracks.
Album Success
The album "Adrenalize" where "Make Love Like A Man" was featured, was a commercial success and reached number one on the UK Albums Chart and the US Billboard 200. It has been certified 3x platinum in the US and Gold in the UK.

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