Lover Man
Art Blakey and the Giants of Jazz Lyrics

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I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad
I long to try something I never had
Never had no kissin'
Oh, what I've been missin'
Lover man, oh, where can you be?

The night is cold and I'm so alone
I'd give my soul just to call you my own

Got a moon above me
But no one to love me
Lover man, oh, where can you be?

I've heard it said
That the thrill of romance
Can be like a heavenly dream
I go to bed with a prayer
That you'll make love to me
Strange as it seems

Someday we'll meet
And you'll dry all my tears
Then whisper sweet
Little things in my ear
Hugging and a-kissing

Oh, what I've been missing
Lover man, oh, where can you be?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Art Blakey and the Giants of Jazz's song Lover Man express a feeling of loneliness and a strong desire for love. The singer expresses sadness and longing to try something new that they have never experienced before, which is kissing. The lyrics convey a sense of yearning for a lover who is absent and unknown. The singer is feeling alone and in need of affection. They paint a picture of a cold and lonely night, with nothing but the moon as a companion. Despite the barren surroundings, the singer dreams of a love so powerful that it will dry all their tears.

The pre-chorus of the song adds the idea that romance is a thrilling and heavenly dream. The singer takes solace in prayer, hoping that someday their lover will come and fill the emptiness inside them. The chorus of the song repeats the question of where the lover could be, emphasizing the need for intimacy and connection. The final verse expresses the hope that someday, they will find their lover and indulge in the simple pleasures of hugging and kissing. The lyrics of Lover Man are emotional and relatable, conveying a universal desire for love and affection.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad
Despite my inability to explain why exactly I'm upset, I am experiencing sadness.

I long to try something I never had
I have a desire to do something new and unexplored.

Never had no kissin'
I have not yet experienced any kissing.

Oh, what I've been missin'
I lament the experiences I have not yet encountered.

Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I yearn for my lover, and wonder where they could be.

The night is cold and I'm so alone
I am cold and lonely during this dark time.

I'd give my soul just to call you my own
I am willing to do anything to make you mine.

Got a moon above me
There is a moon shining overhead.

But no one to love me
However, there is no one in my life to love me.

Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I continue to search for my lover and cry out for them to appear.

I've heard it said
It is a widely known phrase.

That the thrill of romance
The excitement and intrigue of a romantic relationship.

Can be like a heavenly dream
It can feel like an otherworldly experience.

I go to bed with a prayer
I approach sleep time with an entreaty.

That you'll make love to me
I am hopeful that you will show me love.

Strange as it seems
Despite the oddness of my wish, I believe in it.

Someday we'll meet
I look forward to a future meeting.

And you'll dry all my tears
When we get together, you will soothe me and make everything better.

Then whisper sweet
You will say loving and affectionate things to me.

Little things in my ear
You will whisper sweet nothings in a private and intimate setting.

Hugging and a-kissing
We will engage in close and affectionate physical contact, such as hugging and kissing.

Oh, what I've been missing
These intimate experiences are what I have been longing for and what makes me feel complete.

Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I continue to call for my lover and wonder when we will finally unite.

Lyrics © S.A. MUSIC, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, MUSIC.INFO FINLAND OY, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler

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