Rough Lover

Aretha Franklin

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