| Now, listen here, girls |
| I’m gonna tell you |
| What I want right now |
| I want a rough lover |
| I want a man |
| I want a rough, tough lover |
| And I’ll find him if I can |
| He’s got to bite nails |
| Fight bears |
| And if I get sassy |
| Be a man who dares |
| To shut me up and kiss me So I know he cares |
| I want a man |
| Don’t want a mean daddy |
| I want a boss |
| I want a mean, sweet daddy |
| Who the devil wouldn’t cross |
| He’s got to spit fire |
| Chew iron |
| Get mad and start roaring |
| Like a mountain lion |
| Then whisper that he loves me So I know he’s mine |
| I want a man |
| I’m looking for a guy |
| Who’s big and strong |
| But weak for me |
| I’m looking for a guy |
| Who’ll ride around |
| But never, never set me free |
| I want a rough lover |
| I want a man |
| I want a rough, tough lover |
| With a sentimental plan |
| So he can kiss nice |
| Hug tight |
| He’s gotta be sweet and gentle |
| Day and night |
| But mean enough to make me Want to treat him right |
| I want a man, oh, yeah |
| I’m looking for a guy |
| Who’s raving strong |
| But weak for me |
| I’m looking for a guy |
| Who’ll ride around |
| But never, never set me free |
| I want a rough lover |
| I want a man |
| I want a rough, tough lover |
| With a sentimental plan |
| So he can kiss nice |
| Hug tight |
| He’s gotta be sweet and gentle |
| Day and night |
| But mean enough to make me Want to treat him right |
| I want a man |
| I want a man |
| I don’t want no creampuff, baby |
| Don’t want no butterfly |
| I want a man |
| Oh, yes, I do Oh, yes, I do |