What Makes A Man
Westlife · Coast To Coast
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 the opening track on their 2004 album 'Coast To Coast,' establishing the group's polished pop-rock sound for the mid-2000s era. The song features the band's signature harmonies and acoustic-driven arrangement, characteristic of their work during this period. As a lead single, it reinforced their status as one of Ireland's most successful export acts, blending emotional balladry with upbeat pop structures that defined their discography. The recording reflects the group's ability to craft anthemic tracks that resonated globally, contributing to their enduring catalog of hits and solidifying their legacy in the modern pop landscape.