Alicia Keys - Raise A Man Lyrics






Marble in a foyer
I've been loving on you all day
Would've stayed if you told me to stay
As you can see it I stayed anyway
I'm just not like these other girls, I swear
I just have to love you
I just wanna need you if that's okay
And you're just not like these other men out here
Oh no, you just wanna hold me and that's okay
Can I be a woman for you babe
In a time when it's not allowed
How am I supposed to pretend
That I don't want you the way I do, oh yeah
So everytime you're around me
I feel virgin all over again
And everytime you're a-around me
How can I renege
Boy I just need your hand

Is it okay that I'm not independent
Is it okay that I...
Is it okay that I show weakness
Is it okay that I...
Is it okay to can't wait to see you
Is it okay that I...
Is it okay to love a man right now

If you understand
Then show me your hands ooh hoo
Show me your hands
Boy if you understand
Somebody raised a man ooh hoo
Raised a man

I've never been treated the way I didn't want to be treated
It's hard to explain, I know it's hard to believe
I want what's coming at me
Perfection, protection (please, love)
Bring me all night long
Making love to our favourite songs
Your love teaches me how
To love so deep
Baby it's so sweet
I can't wait to pass you down
To the face that resembles you and me

Is it okay that I'm not independent
Is it okay that I...
Is it okay that I show weakness
Is it okay that I...
Is it okay to can't wait to see you
Is it okay that I...
Is it okay to love a man right now

If you understand
Then show me your hands ooh hoo
Show me your hands
Boy if you understand
Somebody raised a man ooh hoo
Raised a man

Everyday, and every night
I pray for one accord
I adore you even more
And every minute that passes me by
We can't afford
For us to be ignored
See we need each other
More than we even know oh ho

Somebody made a man
So show me how to raise a man ooh hoo
Raise a man
You can't be a man
If we don't raise a man ooh hoo
Raise a man
If you want a man
Then you gotta raise a man ooh hoo
Raise a man
If you understand
Then show me your hands ooh hoo
Show me your hands





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  1. m.... s....

    It's a really romantic song I think. Great jazz and soul vibes behind it.

  2. R.... N....

    alternative
    Bm/D (4 temps) Marble in foyer
    F#m '(2temps) I've been
    E (2temps) lovin

  3. B.... B....

    She's gorgeous 😍❤️

  4. L.... N....

    Chef d'oeuvre absolu..

  5. 5.... 5....

    I love you arna your my little girl.

  6. p.... m....

    I love her❤️, I love her voice ... I love knowing that her voice inspires🌟🌞 desires to move on ... I enjoy the wonderful melodies played by such a fabulous💎 singer ... You deserve the best in the world ... Alicia keys... You are number one in the whole world🌏, at least in my heart❤️ ...

  7. A.... J....

    Yes! Old Alicia

  8. A.... M....

    Who else came here right after Time Machine just to refresh the previous single? 👍🌞💖☕👼

    A.... M....

    Anton Medvedev actually the previous single was show me love

    A.... M....

    @Malachi McDonald
    Oops! I didn't know, thanx 💪

    A.... M....

    Anton Medvedev np

  9. U.... B....

    alicia is a real prof. artist singer........she got inspierd by bob marley

    U.... B....

    She got inspired by a whole load of jazz and soul artists. She's one of a very few still doing this kind of thing. Long live Alicia, shes great!!

  10. R.... S....

    Yes. You can.

  11. B.... B....

    Love you Alicia <3

  12. D.... B....

    You or chreyzi bat pozitivo🤭🤣😂🤘🌞

  13. M.... C....

    Me encanta Su voz

  14. D.... D....

    I love it!

  15. C.... O....

    Love it ,beautiful💜💜💜💜💜🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥,love her!!!!

  16. N.... n....

    Beautiful Alicia !!! ❤

  17. M.... M....

    Wow 😲 beautiful song , I’m from Italy 🇮🇹 and I love you

  18. A.... J....

    I love this. I am reminded why A. Keys is the g.o.a.t.

  19. J.... I....

    She's one of a kind rear like the 80s singers Withney. She got that vybz with that voice it can make a cold heart warm or a torn one mend. Lyrics is always on target hits the middle of the heart cupid💘💗

  20. �.... M....

    Raise a man by taking him to the nail saloon and paint his nails in rainbow. This world is so confusing. I reject confusion in Jesus Name.

  21. D.... ....

    feeling virgin? haha

  22. S.... O....

    this generation will lose the message

  23. D.... S....

    Awesome 👏👏👏👏👏👏👑😍

  24. g.... s....

    Lyrics :

    Marble in a foyer
    I've been loving on you all day
    Would've stayed if you told me to stay
    As you can see it I stayed anyway
    I'm just not like these other girls, I swear
    I just have to love you
    I just wanna need you if that's okay
    And you're just not like these other men out here
    Oh no, you just wanna hold me and that's okay
    Can I be a woman for you babe
    In a time when it's not allowed
    How am I supposed to pretend
    That I don't want you the way I do, oh yeah
    So everytime you're around me
    I feel virgin all over again
    And everytime you're a-around me
    How can I renege
    Boy I just need your hand

    Is it okay that I'm not independent
    Is it okay that I...
    Is it okay that I show weakness
    Is it okay that I...
    Is it okay to can't wait to see you
    Is it okay that I...
    Is it okay to love a man right now

    If you understand
    Then show me your hands ooh hoo
    Show me your hands
    Boy if you understand
    Somebody raised a man ooh hoo
    Raised a man

    I've never been treated the way I didn't want to be treated
    It's hard to explain, I know it's hard to believe
    I want what's coming at me
    Perfection, protection (please, love)
    Bring me all night long
    Making love to our favourite songs
    Your love teaches me how
    To love so deep
    Baby it's so sweet
    I can't wait to pass you down
    To the face that resembles you and me

    Is it okay that I'm not independent
    Is it okay that I...
    Is it okay that I show weakness
    Is it okay that I...
    Is it okay to can't wait to see you
    Is it okay that I...
    Is it okay to love a man right now

    If you understand
    Then show me your hands ooh hoo
    Show me your hands
    Boy if you understand
    Somebody raised a man ooh hoo
    Raised a man

    Everyday, and every night
    I pray for one accord
    I adore you even more
    And every minute that passes me by
    We can't afford
    For us to be ignored
    See we need each other
    More than we even know oh ho

    Somebody made a man
    So show me how to raise a man ooh hoo
    Raise a man
    You can't be a man
    If we don't raise a man ooh hoo
    Raise a man
    If you want a man
    Then you gotta raise a man ooh hoo
    Raise a man
    If you understand
    Then show me your hands ooh hoo
    Show me your hands

  25. T.... N....

    Mad that this song didn't get no air play I didn't even know she had a new song or video out

  26. s.... g....

    She is the best example that all woman are beautifull naturaly...❤💗❤

  27. I.... P....

    THANK YOO BEAUTIFUL WOMAN 💜🌹.

  28. I.... P....

    PLEASE LET ME NOO IF YOO NOT WON'T ME. SORRY I NOO THIS LUK DASPERAT, THANK YOO🌹.

  29. M.... W....

    She's so special, precious and beautiful❤ always be a queen.

  30. R.... j....

    This song is beautiful. When she sings this is it does not mean she is speaking to anyone at all like a man or anything ...she is just showing her love for people! I like her as an artist. Always have!

  31. K.... P....

    Alicia,
    You are magnificent! I so appreciate the energy, love, and authenticity you continue to put out into the World. There are times when no one else if there in my life, but I find such a connection and comfort in you. Love & Light ~<3~

  32. y.... b....

    Alicia Keys has a beautiful lovely voice 😍🎶🎵🗣🎤 piano is playing is real smooth 🎹🎹🎹🎼🎶🎵
    Raise a Man 🎼🎹🎹🎹🎻🎻🎻🎶🎵
    I'm so happy that you came back

  33. O.... R....

    fuck....i mean fuck!!!! this is just beautiful

  34. A.... K....

    You're the most precious woman I have ever seen

  35. b.... c....

    I lovethis

  36. L.... D....

    Omy i love this truth...hits home... 💘💘💘💘💘

  37. P.... B....

    She like make it all up ...note for note...shit out of this world..🤙🙏😚🤘💗💗💗💗💞👸

  38. F.... M....

    It is soo beautiful the song and Alicia with no make up is soooooooooo 😍😍😍😍

  39. U.... L....

    Is it ok to love a man? Is it ok to not be independent? This is deep... and controversial in 2019

  40. M.... ....

    Oh my. I love this song so much. Great job Alycia and Team. One question though. Is the guy on the cello Wyclef Jon?

  41. j.... d....

    This song is 🔥🔥🔥🔥R&B music is my life❤️❤️❤️❤️ She never disappoints her fans!!!!

  42. J.... J....

    I ABSOLUTELY LOVE THIS SONG! ❤🔥❤🔥

  43. J.... J....

    🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

  44. A.... P....

    Beauitful song😍😍

  45. L.... G....

    Why tear us down - when everyone elde doing the same!!

  46. A.... W....

    ALYUUHAUUHA THE ESTEEMED BREATH THE HEAVENLY FATHER LOVES You

  47. S.... E....

    Cool l like your music-tako frajersko Legenda Ali !!!! Th-1950 Torca Kranj

  48. J.... �....

    She has an amazing smile 😁❤❤

  49. w.... k....

    Alicia Keys is one of the only artists that if you played a song without knowing her or her music, you would think it came from a whole other decade. I appreciate that.

  50. �.... �....

    Alicia Keys, thank you for existing😍😍😍😍

  51. j.... k....

    hey i am jeancy i am looking for a reel woman

  52. O.... B....

    Lemonade 4 you and kids.

  53. S.... S....

    I love this song and the video has a vibe that is just right!

  54. P.... H....

    Yuk no make up.

  55. B.... k....

    The video, her not wearing makeup being really... Idk cant the describe the feeling but it kinda feels like home.

  56. Z.... M....

    Her keys kill me in this one

  57. S.... a....

    This is so soulful, like everything she does. Love this so much. Alicia never fails to bring the vibes to life.

  58. N.... ....

    Natural and easily one of thr most beautiful woman alive and that hs ever lived and more.

  59. b.... 8....

    Beautiful

  60. E.... P....

    I just realized that the modern gray building on the right (0:03) is actually where Ariana Grande lives

  61. L.... N....

    °-°' ... Damn, what a fantastic song!

  62. Y.... L....

    We need each other more then we even know!!🎹🎹🎹

  63. D.... D....

    Beautiful. 💞

  64. t.... ....

    She’s literally the most “coolest “ women in the world

  65. M.... S....

    Love u forever

  66. E.... v....

    I have always loved Alicia Keys originality and her beautiful music , her style of love and peace , she has always helped me feel good about myself when i have been feleing somewhat down , thank you for your love for people , your love for music , for being an incredible human being.

  67. C.... A....

    Damn and double damn with a side of damnbuster sauce. You are so tender and beautiful. There is a patient and loving kindness in your eyes and your smile that lifts me to the heavens. I will make you a song, i have no choice but to express my love to you. 20 years, 20 years of you in my heart. Love you soul queen x

  68. L.... S....

    That headband ❤️

  69. B.... U....

    I Love Alicia omg ❤️❤️

  70. C.... A....

    Wow so so beautiful

  71. C.... A....

    This is straight from heaven. Holy soul feels. You beautiful queen. You hero xxx love you

  72. C.... A....

    Oh my good god

  73. S.... G....

    I love Alicia Keys 💓❤️❤️❤️

  74. t.... C....

    I love it!!! Alicia <3

  75. A.... F....

    1:02 that weird sound sounds like Aaliyah's One in a Million song

  76. H.... ....

    Raise a man Lyrics (cutted)

    [Verse 1]
    Marble in a foyer
    I've been lovin' on you all day
    Would've stayed if you told me to stay
    As you can see, I stayed anyway
    I'm just not like these other girls, I swear
    I just want to love you
    I just wanna need you if that's okay
    And you're just not like these other men out here
    No, no
    You just wanna hold me, and that's okay
    Can I be a woman for you, baby
    In a time when it's not allowed?
    How am I supposed to pretend
    That I don't want you the way I do? (Oh, yeah)
    'Cause every time you're around me
    I feel virgin all over again
    And every time you're all around me
    How can I renege? Boy, I just need your hand

    [Pre-Chorus]
    Is it okay that I'm not independent?
    Is it okay that I...
    Is it okay that I show weakness?
    Is it okay that I...
    Is it okay that I can't wait to see you?
    Is it okay that I...
    Is it okay to love a man right now?

    [Chorus]
    If you understand
    Then show me your hands (Ooh, ooh)
    Show me your hands
    Boy, if you understand
    Somebody raise a man (Ooh, ooh)
    Raise a man

    [Verse 2] (not singed)
    I've never been treated a way I didn't wanna be treated
    It's hard to explain, I know it's hard to believe
    I want what's comin' to me
    Perfection, protection, please love
    With me all night long (Oh)
    Makin' love to our favorite song
    Your love teaches me how to love
    So deep, baby, it's so sweet
    Can't wait to pass you down
    To the face that resembles you and me

    [Pre-Chorus]
    Is it okay that I'm not independent?
    Is it okay that I...
    Is it okay that I show weakness?
    Is it okay that I...
    Is it okay that I can't wait to see you?
    Is it okay that I...
    Is it okay to love a man right now?

    [Chorus]
    If you understand
    Then show me your hands (Ooh, ooh)
    Show me your hands
    Boy, if you understand
    Somebody raise a man (Ooh, ooh)
    Raise a man

    [Bridge]
    Oh-oh-oh
    Oh-oh
    Every day and every night I pray for one accord
    I adore you even more
    And every minute that passes me by
    We can't afford for us to be ignored
    Say we need each other more than we know (Oh, oh)

    [Chorus]
    Somebody made a man
    To show me how to raise a man (Ooh, ooh)
    Raise a man
    You can't be a man
    If we don't raise a man (Ooh, ooh)
    Raise a man
    If you want a man
    Then you gotta raise a man (Ooh, ooh)
    Raise a man
    If you understand
    Then show me your hands (Ooh, ooh)
    Show me your hands

    Thanks !

  77. M.... ....

    Raise A Man 👶and Amen 💟😊

  78. s.... r....

    Only a few people know this but Alicia had facial surgery (and before calling me a liar go verify this :) )

    However she's still incredibly beautiful, and I love how she doesn't adapt her style to the "new" wave

  79. E.... Y....

    This is when you feel the soul in a song

  80. H.... H....

    Same Alicia keys like always ❤️ I lover her and her Music😊🥰

  81. S.... G....

    Love love love! She’s stunning and the song is beautiful!

  82. A.... X....

    Big love! Alicia Keys

  83. R.... S....

    We missed you ❤️

  84. t.... ....

    heavenly

  85. K.... W....

    You speak exactly my soul and heart language !
    Love you too!

  86. N.... T....

    I've been a day one supporter/fan and forever I shall be 💯✊😊 Mrs. Keys has Always had a message in her lyrics/songs and I appreciate/respect/admire that about her, among other reasons 😌 Lovin this joint y'all ❤🎤👑💯✌.

  87. E.... B....

    I love you 👋👋👋👋

  88. D.... K....

    Daddy Cole Cook 😍😍😍