Man, that kind of man Some people live to be the life of the party Lampshade hat and they're away to the races So many people loving so many lovers Takin' everybody to some strangers place Don't get me wrong I've had my share of affairs I've had some hot nights singin' one night stands But right up front I think it's only fair To tell you I've got different plans That's not the way I am, I'm not that kind of man It's not that I am shy, I'm just not that kind of guy So if you feel the same, you're tired of playing games Then try to understand that I'm not that kind of man Man, that kind of man A lot of people take their loving too lightly They change emotions like they're changing their clothes They come alive and thrive on new lovers nightly How they do it I don't know 'cause That's not the way I am, I'm not that kind of man It's not that I am shy, I'm just not that kind of guy So if you feel the same, you're tired of playing games Then try to understand that I'm not that kind of man Man, that kind of man If you see him standing on the edge of the action You think he's only playing it cool He's only looking for a little sweet satisfaction I'm tired of being somebody's fool, oh yeah, yeah So if you spot me on the fringe of the party Holding up the walls with hot and hungry eyes Don't be afraid to say hello to a stranger You just might like your surprise That's not the way I am, I'm not that kind of man It's not that I am shy, I'm just not that kind of guy So if you feel the same, you're tired of playing games Then try to understand that I'm not that kind of man Man, that kind of man, oh, no, no That's not the way I am, I'm not that kind of man It's not that I am shy, I'm just not that kind of guy So if you feel the same, you're tired of playing games Then try to understand that I'm not that kind of man Man, that kind of man That's not the way I am, I'm not that kind of man Not that kind of man