I'm waiting for the man
Lou Reed · Nyc Man: Greatest Hits [2004]
Got 26 dollars in my hand
Up to Lexington 125
feelin' sick and dirty
for a day and a life
Huh, I'm waiting for my man
Hey white boy, what you doin' uptown
Hey white boy, you chasin' my women around
Pardon me sir, it's furthest from my mind
I'm just waitin' for a dear-dear friend of mine
I'm waiting for my man, come on
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 and nobody cares
He's got the works, gives you sweet taste
then you gotta split because you got no time to waste
I'm waiting for my man
Hey baby, don't you holler, don't you ball and shout
I'm feeling good, I'm gonna work it on out
I'm feeling good, feeling so fine
until tomorrow, but that's just some other time
I'm waiting for my man
I'm waiting for my man
I'm waiting for my man
man-man-man-man-man-man-man
I'm Waiting For The Man
Lou Reed's "I'm Waiting For The Man" stands as a defining track from his 1970 debut, "The Velvet Underground & Nico," capturing the raw, unfiltered energy of New York City's underground scene. The song features Reed's distinctive, gravelly vocal delivery and the band's signature blend of rock, blues, and avant-garde experimentation. It serves as a pivotal moment in the band's early discography, establishing their reputation for pushing musical boundaries while addressing themes of urban isolation and longing. The recording's gritty production and rhythmic intensity influenced a generation of artists, cementing its status as a cornerstone of punk and alternative rock history. Released here in a greatest hits compilation, the track remains a powerful testament to the band's early impact on modern music.