“Man I Need” is the third promotional single from English singer Olivia Dean‘s second studio album, The Art of Loving.
The single was released alongside the music video directed by Jake Erland, released August 15th 2025, via Olivia Dean’s official YouTube channel.
The song was written by Olivia Dean, Tobias Jesso Jr., and Zach Nahome.
The track was produced by Zach Nahome.
Lyrics for Man I Need
Song by Olivia Dean
[Intro]
Talk to me, talk to me
Talk to me, talk to me
Hm[Verse 1]
Looks like we’re making up for lost time
Need you to spell it out for me
Bossa nova on all night
It’s like a type of alchemy
Introduce me to your best friend
I can come and slot right in
A satellite ain’t even that far
I, I kinda wonder where you are[Pre-Chorus]
Already know I can’t leave it alone
You’re on my mind, mm
Already gave you the time and the place
So, don’t be shy[Chorus]
Just come be the man I need
Tell me you got something to give, I want it
I kinda like it when you call me “Wonderful”
Whatever the type of talk it is, come on then
I gotta know you’re meant to be the man I need
Talk to me
Talk to me[Post-Chorus]
Mm, talk to me, talk to me
Be the man that I need, baby
Talk to me, talk to me
Be the man that I need, need, need
Mm, talk to me, talk to me
Be the man that I need, baby
Talk to me, talk to me
Be the man, man, man, man, man[Verse 2]
I’d like to think you feel the same way
But I can’t tell with you sometimes
So, baby, let’s get on the same page
Stop making me read between the lines[Pre-Chorus]
Already know I can’t leave it alone
You’re on my mind, mm
Already gave you the time and the place
So, don’t be shy[Chorus]
Just come be the man I need
Tell me you got something to give, I want it
I kinda like it when you call me “Wonderful”
Whatever the type of talk it is, come on then
I gotta know you’re meant to be the man I need
Talk to me, talk to me
Talk to me, talk to me
[Post-Chorus]
Mm, talk to me, talk to me
Be the man that I need, baby (Be the man)
Talk to me, talk to me
Be the man that I need, need, need
Mm, talk to me, talk to me
Be the man that I need, baby (Be the man)
Talk to me, talk to me
Be the man, man, man, man, man[Outro]
Mm
Mm-mm, mm-mm, mm
Mm-mm, mm
Mm-mm, mm-mm, mm-mm, mm-mm, mm