I'm a man And I just want to live like one Why must I fight for what I've won I'm weary And it's more than I can stand I'm a man I wanna hold my head up high I'm flesh and blood and I got pride Can't they see it? Will they ever understand I'm a man How do I hide the tears in my eyes when I go to tell my son The things he's heard Are no more than lies He's as good as anyone I'm a man And soon the day is gonna come When I'll be free to live like one Then I'll stand tall And be seen for what I am I'm a man I'm a man I'm a man