If I were the man you wanted
Sep 7th, 2009 by oldfogey
This is from 1986 - from country singer Lyle Lovett. He was famous later for being one of fim star Julia Roberts’ temporary husbands. It’s a man’s song, for which no apologies. I must admit I don’t get all the words and some of the verses of this song don’t seem to bear much relation to the chorus - perhaps it’s just the culture difference which makes them opaque to me. But others do, and carry a lot of meaning, about self delusion, romantic dreams and the conflict of hopes and dreams with down to earth reality. And speaking your mind - which, being English and steeped in reticence, I find very hard.
‘If I were the man you wanted, I would not be man that I am.’
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