One Good Man
Janis Joplin · Other Songs - Janis Joplin
And I like to have a good time,
But if it gets too pale after a while
Honey and I start looking to find
One good man.
Hmm, donÂ’t you know IÂ’ve been searching,
Oh yes I have!
One good man,
Oh ainÂ’t much, honey ainÂ’t much,
ItÂ’s only everything, whoa.
AnÂ’ I donÂ’t want much outa life,
I never wanted a mansion in the South.
I just-a want to find someone sincere
WhoÂ’d treat me like he talks,
One good man.
Oh honey donÂ’t you know that IÂ’ve been looking.
Oh, one good man
AinÂ’t much, honey it ainÂ’t much,
Oh, itÂ’s only everything.
All right.
Some girls they want to collect their men,
They wear Â’em like notches on a gun.
Oh honey, but I know better than that,
I know that a woman only needs one.
One good man, oh,
Oh baby donÂ’t you know IÂ’ve been looking, hmm.
One good man,
It ainÂ’t much, no, no honey it ainÂ’t much,
Oh, itÂ’s only every little thing,
Just-a everything, everything
Ah yeah."
One Good Man
Janis Joplin's "One Good Man" stands as a quintessential example of her raw, blues-infused rock style, capturing the turbulent spirit of the 1960s. Recorded with her signature vocal intensity, the track explores themes of romantic disillusionment and the search for stability, reflecting the personal struggles that often permeated her work. The song's driving rhythm and Joplin's emotive delivery create a powerful atmosphere of longing and frustration, characteristic of her collaborations with The Big Three. It remains a defining piece in her discography, illustrating her ability to blend traditional blues structures with the emerging energy of rock and roll. The recording showcases her unique voice and the collaborative chemistry that defined her era, cementing its place in music history as a poignant expression of heartbreak and resilience.