Woman is a man's best friend
And I was crying in the night for love
Baby, to the rainbows end
I'll run for that sweet sweet stuff
Oh, side by side
I'll give all my love and emotions

Don't lose my number, girl
I'm qualified for
Don't lose my number, girl
I'm qualified for
Don't don't lose my number
I'm waiting for you
Don't don't lose my number
I'm qualified for love

Diamonds are forever girl
Save them for a rainy day
I just want to be your world
There's nothing left for me to say
Oh, eye to eye
I'll give all my love and devotion

Overall Meaning

The opening line of Modern Talking’s song Don’t Lose My Number is an unusual assertion that upsets traditional gender roles by suggesting that a woman is a man’s best friend. This hints at the fact that the song will explore non-conventional ideas, which it does in its exploration of love and devotion. The singer yearns for love so much that he cries at night for it, and in his quest for this sweet, sweet stuff, he implores his lover not to lose his number. He claims to be qualified for love and to give all his love and emotions.

The chorus repeats the request to not lose his number, accentuating the urgency and the sincerity of the singer’s desire. He then goes on to assert that diamonds are forever, but he wants to be her world. The last line reinforces his willingness to give all of himself, his love, and devotion, in exchange for the woman’s love.

In summary, Don’t Lose My Number challenges cultural norms by suggesting that women provide emotional support for men who, in turn, are seeking intense emotional connection. The song invokes a sense of urgency and desperation, with the singer beseeching the woman to not lose his number and insisting that he is qualified for love. It conveys the idea that love is the most fulfilling and meaningful thing that a person can pursue, even more so than material possessions like diamonds.

Line by Line Meaning

Woman is a man's best friend
A woman can be a man's closest companion and confidante.

And I was crying in the night for love
The singer was deeply longing for love and possibly shedding tears in grief.

Baby, to the rainbows end
The singer is willing to chase and pursue happiness no matter how elusive it may seem.

I'll run for that sweet sweet stuff
The artist is determined to do whatever it takes to attain the satisfying and rewarding things in life.

Oh, side by side
The artist is promising to stand by the listener's side through thick and thin.

I'll give all my love and emotions
The singer is willing to give everything in his power, physically and emotionally, to the relationship.

Don't lose my number, girl
The singer is pleading with the listener to keep in touch with him.

I'm qualified for
The artist has been tested and proven to be worthy and deserving of something.

I'm waiting for you
The artist is anticipating and looking forward to the listener's presence or response.

I'm qualified for love
The artist believes he has demonstrated his eligibility and readiness for a loving relationship.

Diamonds are forever girl
The singer implies that he can provide material wealth and stability for the listener.

Save them for a rainy day
The artist suggests setting aside some resources for future needs or challenges.

I just want to be your world
The singer desires to be the listener's everything and to revolve his life around her.

There's nothing left for me to say
The singer has already expressed his heartfelt feelings and thoughts to the listener.

Oh, eye to eye
The singer is promising to make a deep and meaningful connection with the listener in both thought and vision.

I'll give all my love and devotion
The artist is prepared to shower the listener with his complete devotion and affection.

Lyrics © Hansa Musik Verlag, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DIETER BOHLEN

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