It’s a warm summer evening, the kind where the air feels like a soft hug, and you’re driving with the windows down, this song blaring through the speakers. If a Man Answers isn’t just a track—it’s a vibe, a story, a heart-to-heart wrapped in melody. This song feels like that moment when you’re caught between a laugh and a tear, wondering what’s waiting on the other end of a risky phone call.
What makes this song so special? It’s the way it captures that universal, stomach-flipping feeling of reaching out to someone you love, not knowing who’s gonna pick up—or what they’ll say. The lyrics dance around the tension of trust and doubt, with a beat that’s got just enough swagger to keep you hooked. It’s soulful, but it’s got this playful edge, like a wink from someone who knows your secrets. Think of it as a conversation you didn’t know you needed to have, set to a rhythm that makes you wanna sway.
The magic here is in the storytelling. The song spins a tale of a late-night call, the kind where your heart’s pounding as the phone rings. Will it be him? Someone else? Or just silence? It’s not just about the literal act of dialing a number—it’s about the leap of faith we take when we open our hearts. The chorus hits like a truth bomb, with lines that stick in your head long after the music fades. And the way the melody climbs and dips? It’s like it’s carrying you through every emotion—hope, fear, maybe a little mischief.
Why does it resonate? Because we’ve all been there, hovering over a call or a text, wondering if we’re about to get the answer we want—or the one we dread. It’s raw, it’s real, and it’s got this timeless quality that makes you feel like it could’ve been written yesterday or a decade ago. The production’s got this warm, retro glow, but it’s fresh enough to feel like it belongs right now. It’s the kind of song you put on when you need to feel something, or when you just wanna sing your heart out with your best friend.
So, next time you’re staring at your phone, second-guessing whether to hit “call,” throw on If a Man Answers. Let it remind you that sometimes, the scariest risks are the ones worth taking. What’s a song that’s ever made you feel that kind of brave?
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Lyrics
You said you need a little time
A little time to yourself
I’m staring down this telephone wonderin’
There might be someone else
If a man answers when I call
I’ll just hang up, I won’t say anything at all
If a man answers I know what I’ll do
I’ll lie here awake so I don’t dream about you
If a man answers this time of night
At least I’ll know somebody’s holding you tight
If a man answers I won’t call again
And I’ll know where I stand while I twist in the wind
Oh baby, I’m just missin’ you
I’m crazy still in love with you
I know my heart will break in two
If a man answers, if a man answers
I just gotta tell you girl
Maybe somehow make you see
How much I want you to come back to me
But if a man answers you’ll never know
He’ll let you sleep while I let you go
Oh baby, I’m just missin’ you
I’m crazy still in love with you
I know my heart will break in two
If a man answers, if a man answers
If a man answers you’ll never know
If a man answers I’ll let you go
If a man answers this time of night
If a man answers he’s holding you tight
If a man answers, if a man answers
If a man answers, if a man answers
If a man answers, oh if a man answers
If a man answers, if a man answers