All the Man That I Need
Whitney Houston · I'm Your Baby Tonight
I used to cry myself to sleep at night
But that was all before he came
I thought love had to hurt to turn out right
But now he's here
It's not the same, it's not the same
[Chorus:]
He fills me up
He gives me love
More love than I've ever seen
He's all I've got,
He's all I've got in this world
But he's all the man that I need
And in the morning when I kiss his eyes
He takes me down and rocks me slow
And in the evening when the moon is high
He holds me close and won't let go
He won't let go
[chorus]
But that was all before he came
I thought love had to hurt to turn out right
But now he's here
It's not the same, it's not the same
[Chorus:]
He fills me up
He gives me love
More love than I've ever seen
He's all I've got,
He's all I've got in this world
But he's all the man that I need
And in the morning when I kiss his eyes
He takes me down and rocks me slow
And in the evening when the moon is high
He holds me close and won't let go
He won't let go
[chorus]
All the Man That I Need
Released on Whitney Houston's 1993 album I'm Your Baby Tonight, "All the Man That I Need" stands as a defining track of her mid-career resurgence. The song features a lush, orchestral arrangement that complements Houston's soaring vocal delivery, showcasing her ability to blend R&B sensibilities with pop grandeur. As a centerpiece of the album, the recording highlights her technical precision and emotional depth, reinforcing her status as a global icon. The track remains a staple of her discography, often performed live to demonstrate her vocal prowess and enduring appeal within the contemporary R&B and pop landscape.