This song is about Sade letting a guy he is not who she thought was or at least expected. Most females can relate to this after being let down in the end of a relationship or cheated on in the end, this song is perfect for situations like that. Too bad this masterpiece didn’t get much attentions as...
[Verse 1]
You're not the man who gave me everything
I've ever wanted
You're not the man
Who stepped inside my life
And haunted every, every day
You're not the man
Who said he'd never leave
Couldn't breathe
And could not sleep without me
That was someone who you left behind
A long time ago
[Chorus]
You're not the man
Who would bleed for me
Never shed a tear
You're not the one
Who said he'd always be near
[Verse 2]
You're not the man
Who threw me a lifeline
And you're not the man
I am so proud to call mine
And you're not the one
Who said he'd never leave
The one who made me believe in me
That was someone who could do no wrong
And you lost him
[Chorus]
You're not the man
Who would bleed for me
But never shed a tear
You're not the one
Who said he'd always, always, always be here
[Outro]
Said he'd always, always be near
But don't get me wrong
Although it seems sad
It's not all bad
You see
I'm not the little girl I used to be
You're not the man
You're not the one
Said he'd always, always, always be near
He was everything you see
He made me believe in me
Said he'd always, always, always be here
You’re Not the Man was written by Stuart Matthewman & Sade Adu.
Sade released You’re Not the Man on Mon Nov 04 1985.