The Man You Need Me to Be

A soulful acoustic country ballad with fingerpicked guitar, warm upright bass, and gentle piano accents, Male vocals carry the melody with heartfelt delivery; subtle pedal steel swells in the chorus add depth, Sparse percussion enters mid-song, swelling emotion through a dynamic bridge

I know you’ve been through some broken vows,
Empty words that faded out somehow.
You've got your reasons to guard your heart,
To flinch when love says it wants to start.
But girl, I'm seein' the hurt you hide,
And I swear I’m standin’ on your side.
I won’t rush it if it's meant to grow,
But I’ll be here, just thought you should know.

If it takes a lifetime, I’ll stand tall,
Girl, I’ll be your shelter through it all.
I’ll build a place where your heart won’t break,
And give you more than I ever take.
I’ll chase away the demons you've faced, 
Leave nothing unsaid, no time to waste.
Give me a chance and I'll help you see,
I’ll be the man you need me to be.

I won’t just talk, I’m ready to do,
Whatever you need, I'm here for you.
From holdin’ hands to givin’ you space,
I’ll put a smile back upon your face.
There's not a promise that I won't make,
Or a single chance that I won't take.
Your life is more than an empty rhyme,
And you need a love that takes its time.

Girl, you don’t owe me an answer now,
Just let me love you, I'll show you how.
With ev'ry sunrise, through ev'ry night,
I’m gonna show you, I'll treat you right.
I know you've always had to be strong,
And you've done it alone for too long.
I’m waitin' with open arms, no fear,
Girl, I ain't leavin', I’m stayin’ here.

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Lyrics by Steven R. Drennon, ©️ 2025 Lyrics may not be remixed, used as prompts for AI, or otherwise reproduced without consent. Please check out my YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@firstep3 I know you’ve been through some broken vows, Empty words that faded out somehow. You've got your reasons to guard your heart, To flinch when love says it wants to start. But girl, I'm seein' the hurt you hide, And I swear I’m standin’ on your side. I won’t rush it if it's meant to grow, But I’ll be here, just thought you should know. If it takes a lifetime, I’ll stand tall, Girl, I’ll be your shelter through it all. I’ll build a place where your heart won’t break, And give you more than I ever take. I’ll chase away the demons you've faced, Leave nothing unsaid, no time to waste. Give me a chance and I'll help you see, I’ll be the man you need me to be. I won’t just talk, I’m ready to do, Whatever you need, I'm here for you. From holdin’ hands to givin’ you space, I’ll put a smile back upon your face. There's not a promise that I won't make, Or a single chance that I won't take. Your life is more than an empty rhyme, And you need a love that takes its time. If it takes a lifetime, I’ll stand tall, Girl, I’ll be your shelter through it all. I’ll build a place where your heart won’t break, And give you more than I ever take. I’ll chase away the demons you've faced, Leave nothing unsaid, no time to waste. Give me a chance and I'll help you see, I’ll be the man you need me to be. Girl, you don’t owe me an answer now, Just let me love you, I'll show you how. With ev'ry sunrise, through ev'ry night, I’m gonna show you, I'll treat you right. I know you've always had to be strong, And you've done it alone for too long. I’m waitin' with open arms, no fear, Girl, I ain't leavin', I’m stayin’ here. If it takes a lifetime, I’ll stand tall, Girl, I’ll be your shelter through it all. I’ll build a place where your heart won’t break, And give you more than I ever take. I’ll chase away the demons you've faced, Leave nothing unsaid, no time to waste. Give me a chance and I'll help you see, I’ll be the man you need me to be.

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