The man I would like to be Tries hard to make believe That the warmth and taste and love of you Are things that you leave for me But the man I want you to see Won't dare to let you know That the child within me cries, within me dies Each time you go Sometimes, I think you know the truth And love the child inside And act as though you love the man Just to let me keep my pride At times when I need comforting Hold this child's hand And enter when you need me I will be your loving man Sometimes, I think you know the truth And love the child inside And act as though you love the man Just to let me keep my pride