I'm Waiting For The Man

Vanessa Paradis · Live [1994]

(Lou Reed)



I'm waiting for my man, twenty-six dollars in my hand

Up to Lexington 1-2-5, feeling sick and dirty more dead than alive

I'm waiting for my man



Hey white boy, what you doin' uptown

Hey white boy, you chasin' our women around

Oh pardon me sir, it's furthest from my mind

I'm just looking for a dear dear friend of mine

I'm waiting for my man



Here he comes, he's all dressed in black

PR shoes and a big straw hat, he's never early, he's always late

First thing you learn is that you always gotta wait

I'm waiting for my man



Up to a brownstone, up three flights of stairs

Everybody's pinned you but nobody cares

He's got the works gives you sweet taste

Then you gotta split because he's got no time to waste

I'm waiting for my man



Baby don't you holler, darlin' don't you ball and shout

I'm feeling good, you know I'm gonna work it on out

I'm feeling good, I'm feeling oh so fine

Until tomorrow but that's just some other time

I'm waiting for my man

I'm Waiting For The Man

Vanessa Paradis delivers a tender, acoustic-driven performance on 'I'm Waiting For The Man,' captured during her 1994 live recordings. The track exemplifies her early career's blend of French pop and intimate balladry, showcasing her distinctive vocal texture and emotive delivery. Recorded in a stripped-down setting, the song highlights her ability to convey vulnerability and longing without relying on heavy production. As part of her live catalog from that era, it stands as a testament to her transition from child star to a respected artist in the French music scene, offering a raw and personal glimpse into her songwriting and performance style during the mid-90s.