[Style: Satirical Noir-Pop, Spoken-Word Cabaret, 92 BPM. Mature Female Alto, Clear Forward Vocals, Articulate Rhythmic Spoken-Word Delivery, Sophisticated Understated Theatricality, Dry Satirical Wit, Playful Confidence.] [Intro – Spoken, Calm and Confident, Subtle Audible Amusement, Deliberate Pauses] I know what I want. I’ve given it a lot of thought. I have standards. Very reasonable standards. And I’m not lowering them Just because reality Has a different opinion. [Verse 1 – Expressive Conversational Phrasing, Mischievous Vocal Inflections, Dry Wit] I want a man who’s strong But knows how to be gentle A little emotionally distant But emotionally available He should have a sixpack And a mysterious personality Be completely independent But make me his priority I like a man who’s hard to get But I don’t like being ignored He should know when I need space And when I secretly want more [Pre-Chorus – Matter-of-Fact, Impeccable Comedic Timing, Playful Confidence] They say communication is key And I completely agree He should know exactly what I mean Without me having to explain a thing [Chorus – Rhythmic Spoken-Word, Playfully Self-Assured, Subtle Audible Amusement, Emphasized Punchlines] Sometimes I wonder What kind of a man I’m trying to attract I see a brick wall and expect it to have feelings And I won’t stop Till I get what I deserve And if I’m still not satisfied I’ll get worse [Verse 2 – Increasingly Playful, Sophisticated Theatricality, Mischievous Inflections] He should be difficult to read But understand me perfectly Never show insecurity Unless he’s vulnerable with me I don’t want a man I have to fix But I do appreciate potential A few unresolved childhood issues Can make a man look quite special I want him to be spontaneous But follow all my plans He should take the initiative And somehow understand That when I say “leave me alone” I might mean “please don’t go” And when I say “do whatever you want” He really ought to know [Pre-Chorus 2 – Spoken, Mock Offended, Dry Satirical Wit, Deliberate Pauses] Someone told me I have unrealistic expectations. Which is interesting. Because I never asked For their opinion. [Chorus – Rhythmic Spoken-Word, Playful Confidence, Expressive Phrasing, Comedic Timing] Sometimes I wonder What kind of a man I’m trying to attract I see a brick wall and expect it to have feelings And I won’t stop Till I get what I deserve And if I’m still not satisfied I’ll get worse [Bridge – Spoken, Mock Philosophical, Sophisticated Understated Theatricality, Strategic Pauses] They say You can’t change a man. Well. You can’t build a house Without making a few adjustments. I don’t see the problem. I’m not trying to change him. I’m simply encouraging him To become the person I imagined he was Before I met him. [Pause – Subtle Audible Amusement, Proudly Self-Satisfied] That’s called believing in someone. [Breakdown – Minimal Bass, Dry Rhythmic Spoken Delivery, Playful Contrasts] I want stability. I want excitement. I want peace. I want a challenge. I want a man who’s confident But never disagrees. A man who gives me butterflies And emotional security. [Pause – Mischievous Vocal Inflection] Preferably at the same time. [Final Chorus – Confident, Playfully Defiant, Rhythmic Spoken-Word, Emphasized Final Punchline] Sometimes I wonder What kind of a man I’m trying to attract I see a brick wall and expect it to have feelings And I won’t stop Till I get what I deserve And if I’m still not satisfied I’ll get worse [Outro – Spoken, Mock Reflective, Slower Conversational Phrasing, Deliberate Pauses] Maybe I should reconsider What I’m really looking for. Maybe the problem Isn’t always the man. Maybe… [Long Pause – Playfully Self-Assured] I just haven’t found The right one yet. [Final Line – Deadpan With a Hint of Amusement, Impeccable Comedic Timing, Abrupt Musical Stop] If I keep looking for a brick wall I’ll probably hit it..
