I'm Your Man
Leonard Cohen · Complete Studio Albums Collection [2011]
I'll do anything you ask me to
And if you want another kind of love
I'll wear my leather mask for you
If you want a partner
Take my hand
Or if you want to strike me down in anger
Here I stand
I'm your man
If you want a boxer
I will step into the ring for you
And if you want a doctor
I'll examine every inch of you
If you want a driver
Climb inside
Or if you want to take me for a ride
You know you can
I'm your man
Ah, the moon's too bright
The chain's too tight
The beast won't go to sleep
I've been running through these promises to you
That I made and I could not keep
Ah but a man never got a woman back
Not by begging on his knees
Or I'd crawl to you baby
And I'd fall at your feet
And I'd howl at your beauty
Like a dog in heat
And I'd claw at your heart
And I'd tear at your sheet
I'd say please, please
I'm your man
And if you've got to sleep
A moment on the road
I will steer for you
And if you want to work the street alone
I'll disappear for you
If you want a father for your child
Or only want to walk with me a while
Across the sand
I'm your man
If you want a lover
I'll do anything that you ask me to
And if you want another kind of love
I'll wear a mask for you
I'm Your Man
Leonard Cohen's "I'm Your Man" stands as a quintessential example of his late-career poetic sensibility, blending folk-rock arrangements with his signature baritone delivery. Recorded for the comprehensive "Complete Studio Albums Collection," the track exemplifies Cohen's ability to weave personal introspection with universal themes of devotion and vulnerability. The song's acoustic-driven production highlights his mastery of storytelling, where simple instrumentation serves as a backdrop for lyrics that explore the complexities of romantic commitment. Released during a period where Cohen's work reached new global audiences, the recording reflects his enduring influence on the singer-songwriter genre, maintaining a delicate balance between melancholy and warmth that defines his discography.
