Lyrics The Man I Would Like to Be - Leonard Nimoy

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