I Want To Be Your Man

Zapp · Other Songs - Zapp

Hey, lady, let me tell you why

I can't live my life without you (Oh, baby)

Every time I see you walking by, I get a thrill

You don't understand, but in time you will

I must make you understand



[Chorus]

I want to be your man (I want to be your man)

I want to be your man (Yes, I do, baby)

I want to be your man (I want to be your man)

I want to be your man (I want to be your man)



Better not pass me by

Cause if you do you'll lose a good thing (Oh, baby)

Cause what I've got to say

Is sealed with a kiss and a wedding ring (Wedding ring)



My mind is blind, at times I can't see anyone but you

Those other girls don't matter, no, they can't spoil my view

I must make you understand



[Chorus]



Words can never say what I feel

It's too intense

I tried, I tired, I tried, I tried to tell you how I feel

But I get mixed up (So mixed up)



My mind is blind, at times I can't see anyone but you

Those other girls don't matter, no, they can't spoil my view

I must make you understand



[Chorus: x2]



I want to be your man (Yes, I do, baby)

I want to be your man (I want to be your man)

I Want To Be Your Man

Zapp's 'I Want To Be Your Man' stands as a defining track of the early 1980s synth-pop and new wave movement. Released alongside iconic hits like 'Computer Love' and 'More Bounce to the Ounce,' the song exemplifies the genre's signature blend of analog synthesizers, drum machines, and catchy, repetitive melodies. As a key release in Zapp's discography, it captures the raw energy and futuristic sound that characterized the era's electronic music. The recording features the band's characteristic use of the Roland TR-808 drum machine and Moog synthesizers, creating a rhythmic drive that influenced countless subsequent acts in dance music and pop. Its enduring popularity highlights Zapp's role in shaping the sonic landscape of the early eighties, cementing their legacy as pioneers of electronic pop. The track remains a staple in collections of classic synth-pop, recognized for its infectious hook and the distinct sound of its production.