Slave
David Coverdale Lyrics
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I didn´t really mean to cause you pain
So if you want I will cover you with kisses
And I will be your slave again
I need your love to understanding baby
But you changed the lock on your front door
If you want I will cover you with roses
Want to be your slave again
I want to be your, I want to be your, I want to be your slave, slave
You know I´m getting tired of back door loving
You give me all my heart desires
Lord have mercy then I slipped
And fell and I broke your heart
Want to be your slave again
I want to be your, I want to be your, I want to be your slave, slave
I want to be your slave, slave
If you want I will cover you with kisses
Sweet surrender to your touch
If you want take all I give
I want to be your slave
Want to be your slave again
(Solo)
So here I am waiting to see you baby
Stacking roses around your front door
I miss you love, I miss your loving touch now mama
I want to be your slave again
I want to be your, I want to be your, I want to be your, I want to be your
I want to be your, I want to be your, I want to be your
I want to be your slave, slave
I want to be your slave, slave
David Coverdale’s song Slave is a soulful ballad which speaks about a man who wants to win back his lover’s trust after hurting her. A tone of remorse and desperation flows through the lyrics as the singer confesses his mistakes and offers to be the woman’s slave again. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that he never intended to hurt her and apologizing for causing her pain. He offers to cover her with kisses and be her slave again if she would let him.
The singer, in the second verse, expresses his need for her love and understanding, only to find that she has changed the locks on her front door. However, he persists and offers roses to make up for his actions. In the third verse, he admits his infidelity, which caused her heartache, and solemnly asks for forgiveness, offering himself as her slave once more. The song ends with the singer waiting for his lover, hoping to reconcile and become her slave again.
Overall, Slave is a song that reflects on the theme of love and forgiveness. The lyrics capture the emotions of regret, desperation, hope, and a longing for reconciliation, which makes it a sentimental and heartwarming song.
Line by Line Meaning
You know I didn´t mean to hurt you baby
I did not intend to cause harm to you, my beloved
I didn´t really mean to cause you pain
My actions were not to inflict any suffering upon you
So if you want I will cover you with kisses
If it's what you want, I'll shower you with love and affection
And I will be your slave again
I am willing to do anything and everything to be with you
I need your love to understanding baby
My comprehension of love can only be realized through your love, my dear
But you changed the lock on your front door
You have closed and sealed off your heart and love towards me
If you want I will cover you with roses
If it's what you desire, I'll shower you with gifts and symbols of my love
Want to be your slave again
I am willing to give up everything to be with you once more
I want to be your, I want to be your, I want to be your slave, slave
My only wish is to be your devoted slave and to serve you
You know I´m getting tired of back door loving
I'm tired of having to sneak around and hide our love from others
You give me all my heart desires
You fulfill all my deepest aspirations and longings
Lord have mercy then I slipped
Oh god, forgive me, I made a mistake
And fell and I broke your heart
And I fell out of love and caused pain and damage to your heart
If you want I will cover you with kisses
If it's what you want, I'll shower you with love and affection
Sweet surrender to your touch
I submit myself completely to your loving touch
If you want take all I give
If you wish, you can have everything I have to offer
I want to be your slave
I am willing to give up everything and serve you as your devoted slave
So here I am waiting to see you baby
I am waiting for you with open arms, my love
Stacking roses around your front door
I am symbolically laying out a path of roses leading to your heart
I miss you love, I miss your loving touch now mama
I miss your love and loving touch, my dear
I want to be your slave again
I am willing to do whatever it takes to make you mine once more
I want to be your, I want to be your, I want to be your, I want to be your
My only desire is to be yours and no one else's
I want to be your slave, slave
I am yours to command and serve as your devoted slave
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVID COVERDALE, FRANK MADELONI
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Walisson Silva Pereira
Valeu Aline!Música linda..🤘🏻👌🏻🍺
Ian Cocks
Whitesnake and David at his finest when doing rock with a bit of blues. Outstanding song.
Dino n.
awesome...
Dal Scan
Príma!
77heavensgate
🌺💋💋💋
themopedmetallist
Truly SAD that anyone would want to serve who God created, AFTER God sat with Adam and named the animals, even after HE had his best angels betray him, going on to tempt Eve. Even still, God loves US, to the extent that he said we'll be American Idol-style judging the angels. Not willing that ANY sould perish