I'm Waiting For The Man Lyrics
Vanessa Paradis
Lyrics
I'm waiting for my man
Got twenty-six dollars in my hand
Up to Lexington, 125
Feel sick and dirty, more dead than alive
I'm waiting for my man
Hey, white boy, what you doin' uptown?
Hey, white boy, you chasin' our women around?
Oh pardon me sir, it's the furthest from my mind
I'm just waiting for a dear, dear friend of mine
Waiting for my man
Here he comes, he's all dressed in black
Beat up shoes and a big straw hat
He's never early, he's always late
First thing you learn is that you always gotta wait
I'm waiting for my man
Here he comes, he's all dressed in black
Beat up shoes and a big straw hat
He's never early, he's always late
First thing you learn is that you always gotta wait
I'm waiting for my man
Hey baby don't you holler, darlin' don't you bawl and shout
You know that I'm feeling good, I'm gonna work it on out
I'm feeling good, feeling so fine
Until tomorrow but that's just some more time
I'm waiting for my man
I'm waiting for my man
I'm waiting for my man
I'm waiting for my man
I'm waiting for my man
I'm waiting for my man
Alright, I'm waiting for my man
Alright, I'm waiting for my man
I'm waiting for my man, oh you got it
I'm waiting for my man, you know
I'm waiting for my man, please baby
Song & Lyrics Facts
Vanessa Paradis' song "I'm Waiting for the Man" is a cover of the Velvet Underground classic, released on her self-titled 1992 album. The French singer-songwriter and actress wrote the lyrics with Lenny Kravitz and was backed by his band.
This rock track has become one of Vanessa's signature songs, featuring her unique dreamy vocals over a bluesy guitar riff. With its simple yet effective lyrics, it captures the feeling of longing and anticipation that comes from waiting for someone special to arrive. The original version was written by Lou Reed and recorded in 1967 for the Velvet Underground’s debut album “The Velvet Underground & Nico”. It features John Cale on viola, Maureen Tucker on drums and Sterling Morrison playing lead guitar. Released as a single in 1996, the song peaked at number 36 in France. Its lyrics remain timeless and continue to be covered by various artists today.