I Need A Man
Eurythmics · Boxed [2005]
Talk to me
You know I'm not that kind of girl.
And I don't care if you won't
Walk with me
It don't give me such a thrill.
And I don't care about the way you look
You should know I'm not impressed
'Cause there's just one thing
That I'm looking for
And he don't wear a dress.
I need a man...
I need a man...
Baby baby baby
Don't you shave your legs
Don't you double comb your hair
Don't powder puff
Just leave it rough
I like your fingers bare.
When the night comes down
I can turn it round
I can take you anywhere.
I don't need love
Forget that stuff
You know that I don't care
I need a man...
I need a man...
I don't need a heartbreaker
Fifty-faced trouble maker
Two timing time taker
Dirty little money maker
Muscle bound cheap skate
Low down woman hater
Triple crossing double dater
Yella bellied alligator...
I don't care if you won't
Talk to me
You know I'm not that kind of girl.
And I don't care if you won't
Walk with me
It don't give me such a thrill.
And I don't care about the way you look
You should know I'm not impressed
'Cause there's just one thing
That I'm looking for
And he don't wear a dress.
I Need A Man
Released on the 2005 compilation album Boxed, 'I Need A Man' represents a rare return to the synth-pop and new wave foundations that defined Eurythmics' early career. The track features Annie Lennox's distinctive vocal delivery, characterized by her signature falsetto and emotional intensity, set against a backdrop of driving synthesizers and rhythmic programming typical of the duo's 1980s work. While the song was not part of their original studio discography, its inclusion highlights the enduring appeal of their catalog and the band's ability to blend electronic textures with poignant lyrical themes regarding relationships and vulnerability. The recording stands as a testament to their evolution, bridging the gap between their groundbreaking debut era and their later experimental phases.