Hard To Handle (American Idol Performance) Lyrics
Phillip Phillips
Lyrics
Hey there, here I am
I'm the man on the scene
I can give you what you want
But you got to come home with me
I've got some good old lovin'
And I got some more in store
When I get through throwin' it on you
You got to come back for more
Boys and things that come by the dozen
That ain't nothin' but drug store lovin'
Hey little thing, let me light your candle
'Cause, mama, I'm sure hard to handle, now, yessir'am
Action speaks louder than words
And I'm a man of great experience
I know you got another man
But I can love you better than him
Take my hand, don't be afraid
I'm gonna prove every word I say
I'm advertisin' love for free
So you can place your ad with me
Boys come along a dime by the dozen
That ain't nothin' but drug store lovin'
Hey little thing, let me light your candle
'Cause, mama, I'm sure hard to handle, now, yessir'am
Oh, yes, I am
Oh, baby
Ohhh
Baby, here I am
I'm the man on your scene
I can give you what you want
But you got to come home with me
I've got some good old lovin'
And I got some more in store
When I get through throwin' it on you
You got to come back for more
Boys and things that come by the dozen
That ain't nothin' but drug store lovin'
Hey little thing, let me light your candle
'Cause, mama, I'm sure hard to handle, now, yessir'am
Oh, yes, I am
Oh
Boys and things that come by the dozen
That ain't nothin' but drug store lovin'
Oh, hey little thing, let me light your candle
'Cause, mama, I'm sure hard to handle, now, yessir'am
Oh, baby, oh
Oh, baby, oh
Song & Lyrics Facts
Phillip Phillips' performance of the song "Hard to Handle" on American Idol is a classic. The song was originally written by Alvertis Isbell and Allen Jones, and released in 1968 by soul group Otis Redding & The Bar-Kays.
It has since been covered by many rock bands, including The Black Crowes. Phillip Phillips performed this version during his run on season 11 of American Idol in 2012. His rendition featured an acoustic guitar and he sang with a raspy voice that fit perfectly with the bluesy feel of the song. Phillip's band members included John Zastoupil (Guitar), Nick Buda (Drums), Patrick Warren (Keyboards) and Paul Bushnell (Bass). The lyrics tell the story of a man who loves a woman but can't seem to get her out of his mind no matter how hard he tries.