we all know a man can be a delicate thing he can be soft and sweet like sugar wrapped in butter and i dont mind your company but if you wanna make me sing keep in mind that i am not your mother show me something i can rely on or i would rather be alone you give your heart but i wanna see your backbone every time you talk to me theres worry in your eyes i wonder what on earth could you be so afraid of i aint gonna hurt you honey i aint even half your size step on up and show me what youre made of show me something i can rely on or i would rather be alone you give your heart but i wanna see your backbone baby i know what im lookin for i dont wanna ask you anymore honey ive already conquered all i can i just wanna be a woman all you gotta bes a man this is how its always been and it is this way still it isnt something we need to debate you say youre gonna please me but i dont see how you will when you cant even stand up straight show me something i can rely on or i would rather be alone you give your heart but i wanna see your backbone