Hey Lover
Boyz II Men Lyrics

I've been watching you from a far
I've been observing you from a distance for as long as I can remember.

For as long as I can remember
For an extended period of time.

You're all a real man could need
You possess all the qualities a man could desire in a woman.

And could ever ask for
You exceed every requirement a man could have in a partner.

This is more than a crush
My feelings for you go beyond infatuation.

It was Harlem at the ruckus
The setting was chaotic Harlem.

I saw you with your man, a smiling, huh
I saw you with your partner, both of you seemed content and happy.

A coach bag in your hand
You were carrying a bag made by the brand Coach.

I was laying in the coupe with my hat turned back
I was lounging in my car with my hat turned backward.

We caught eyes for a moment and that was that
Our eyes briefly met, and that was the extent of our interaction.

So I skated off as you strolled off
I drove away while you walked away.

Looking at your legs, god damn, they look so soft (so fine)
Your legs appeared extremely smooth and attractive.

I gotta take ya from your man, that's my mission
My goal is to remove you from your current partner.

If his love is real he's got to handle competition
If your partner truly loves you, he should be able to compete for your affection.

You only knew him five months, (that's right)
You have only been with him for five months.

Besides he drinks too much, and smokes too many blunts
He partakes in excessive alcohol and marijuana use.

And I'll be working out everyday thinkin' about you
I will exercise daily while thinking about you.

Looking at my own eyes in the rear view
I will gaze at my own reflection in the car's rearview mirror.

Catching flashbacks of our eye contact
I will remember our brief moment of eye contact.

Wish I could lay you on your stomach and caress your back
I desire to massage your back while you lay on your stomach.

I would hold you in my arms and ease your fears
I would embrace you and alleviate any worry or anxiety you have.

I can't believe it, I ain't had a crush in years
It's been a long time since I've had unrequited romantic feelings for someone.

I see you at the bus stop waiting every day
I observe you waiting at the bus stop daily.

Your man must think it's safe for you to travel that way
Your partner assumes it's secure for you to commute that way.

And I don't want to violate your relationship
I do not want to infringe on your romantic connection.

So I'll lay back in the cut with a crush that's a trip
I will stay in the background with my unusual infatuation.

Still he can't stop me from having daydreams
Even so, your partner cannot prevent me from fantasizing.

Tongue'n you down with uh, vanilla ice cream
Kissing you passionately while consuming vanilla ice cream.

Kissing on your thighs in the moonlight
Kissing your thighs under the moon's illumination.

Searching you body with my tongue girl all night
Exploring your body with my tongue throughout the night.

I wonder one day could it be, (how I wonder)
I ponder the possibility of a future together.

Simple dreams could turn into reality
Our basic aspirations could transform into actualization.

Our love would come down so naturally
Our affection would occur organically.

We would walk down the aisle of destiny
We would marry and embark on a shared future.

Would your man get his hustle on, got your type scared
Would your partner display determination, frightening others like him.

Break your off a little chump change to do your hair
Paying for small expenses like hair appointments.

It seems to be enough to satisfy your needs
It suffices to fulfill your needs momentarily.

But there's a deeper level if you follow our lead, hey lover
However, there's a more profound connection if you choose to pursue a relationship with me.

Last week I saw ya at the mall
I spotted you last week at the shopping center.

Standing at the pay phone about to make a call
Standing at the payphone utility to initiate a phone call.

I had a vision it was me on the other end
I experienced a foretelling that I was the recipient of the call.

Telling you come by and then you walked in
Inviting you to come over, and then you arrived.

I touched you gently with my hands
I touched you softly with my hands.

We talked about traveling the distant lands
We discussed traveling to faraway locales.

Escaping all the madness out here in the world
Fleeing the chaos present in the world.

Becoming my wife no longer my girl
Progressing from girlfriend to wife.

Then you let your dress fall down to the floor (oh yeah)
You removed your dress, with it falling to the ground.

I kissed you softly and you yearned for more
I kissed you gently, prompting you to crave additional intimacy.

We experienced pleasure unparalleled
We encountered ecstasy beyond comparison.

Into an ocean of love we both fell
We immersed ourselves in a sea of love.

Swimming in the timeless currents of pure bliss
Bathing in the never-ending flows of utter happiness.

Fantasies interchanging with each kiss
Imaginings exchanging places with every kiss.

Undying passion unites our souls
Impassioned feelings connect our inner selves indefinitely.

Together we swim until the point of no control
We swim alongside each other until we can no longer restrain our ardor.

But, it's a fantasy, you won't come true
However, it's simply an unrealizable dream.

We never even spoke and your man swears he loves you
We have never even conversed, and your partner swears he adores you.

So, I'm gonna keep all these feelings aside, (that's right)
Therefore, I will disregard these emotions.

Keep my dreams alive until the right time
Sustain my aspirations while waiting for the appropriate moment.

Ain't nothing like a fantasy kid
There's nothing quite like a fantasy, my dear.

Words up
Truth be told.

Hey lover, hey lover, hey lover, this is more than a crush
Hey darling, my adoration for you surpasses ordinary infatuation.

Hey lover, hey lover, hey lover, this is more than a crush
My love for you exceeds mere infatuation.

Hey lover, hey lover, hey lover, this is more than a crush
My feelings for you are greater than a mere crush.

Hey lover, hey lover, hey lover, this is more than a crush
Darling, the depth of care I have for you is far beyond a crush.

Hey lover
My beloved.