I just want a Man

You can leave your cape at home

I’m not buying silver dreams

I don’t need a saving hand

Or a man of mystery

Just somebody who shows up

When the porch light’s burning low

Who can fix the screen door hinge

And remember what I told you

I’ve had enough of pretty talk

And promises in the dark

If you say you’re here

Then be here

With both boots on the dirt

I don’t need a hero

I just want a man

I don’t need a hero

I just want a man

One who keeps it steady

One who takes my hand

I don’t need a hero

I just want a man

(man, man, a man)

If the rain starts tapping hard

On the tin roof overhead

Bring the old blue toolbox out

And don’t forget what you said

I like rough-edged honesty

I like coffee in the dawn

I like someone who can laugh

When the whole damn day goes wrong

I’ve had enough of pretty talk

And promises in the dark

If you say you’re here

Then be here

With both boots on the dirt

I don’t need a hero

I just want a man

I don’t need a hero

I just want a man

One who keeps it steady

One who takes my hand

I don’t need a hero

I just want a man

(man, man, a man)

No cape, no smoke, no grand goodbye

Just your name when you walk inside

If it’s real, let it be plain

Let it stay

I don’t need a hero

I just want a man

I don’t need a hero

I just want a man

One who keeps it steady

One who takes my hand

I don’t need a hero

I just want a man

(man, man, a man)