I'm gonna put it to you plain as I can I've never been good at fakin' my hand I'm strong and I'm smart and I know who I am And I want a man I want to feel the weight of his arm I want to be swept away by the strength of his charm I want someone who can see me for the woman that I am I want a man I want a man who's been around this world I want a man who knows the difference between a woman and a girl He's waitin' somewhere breathless for the chance to watch me unfurl I want a man I want a man I want someone strong enough to be soft I want someone soft enough to be tough I don't want a boy who wants a mama Or a daddy who wants a child I want a man I want a wild, wild man I'm gonna meet the eyes of the wolf I'm gonna wait for him to call my bluff And we're not gonna stop until we get enough I want a man I want a man I'm gonna put it to you plain as I can