What Makes A Man
Westlife · Unbreakable - The Greatest Hits Vol. 1 [2002]
Oh yeah
This isn't goodbye even as I watch you leave
This isn't goodbye
I swear I won't cry even as tears fill my eyes
I swear I won't cry
Any other girl, I'd let you walk away
Any other girl, I'm sure I'd be okay
Chorus
Tell me what makes a man
wanna give you all his heart
smile when you're around
and cry when you're apart
If you know what makes a man
wanna love you the way I do
girl you gotta let me know
so I can get over you
what makes her so right
Is it the sound of her laugh
that look in her eyes
When do you decide
she is the dream that you see
that falls in your life..
when you apologise
no matter who was wrong
When you get on your knees if that would bring her home
Repeat Chorus
other girls will come along, they always do
But what's the point when all I ever want is you
Tell me
Repeat Chorus
This isn't goodbye even as I watch you leave
This isn't goodbye
I swear I won't cry even as tears fill my eyes
I swear I won't cry
Any other girl, I'd let you walk away
Any other girl, I'm sure I'd be okay
Chorus
Tell me what makes a man
wanna give you all his heart
smile when you're around
and cry when you're apart
If you know what makes a man
wanna love you the way I do
girl you gotta let me know
so I can get over you
what makes her so right
Is it the sound of her laugh
that look in her eyes
When do you decide
she is the dream that you see
that falls in your life..
when you apologise
no matter who was wrong
When you get on your knees if that would bring her home
Repeat Chorus
other girls will come along, they always do
But what's the point when all I ever want is you
Tell me
Repeat Chorus
What Makes A Man
Westlife's "What Makes A Man" serves as a poignant centerpiece on their 2002 greatest hits compilation, Unbreakable - The Greatest Hits Vol. 1. Released during the height of their international fame, the track exemplifies the group's signature blend of melodic pop and acoustic balladry that defined the early 2000s. Featuring harmonies characteristic of their discography, the song explores themes of male vulnerability and emotional connection, resonating deeply with fans who witnessed the band's rise to global stardom. As a staple of their catalog, it remains a defining recording from their era, capturing the polished sound and heartfelt delivery that made them a cultural phenomenon.