Lover Man
Charlie Parker Quintet Lyrics
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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
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?
The lyrics of Charlie Parker Quintet's song Loverman express the loneliness and longing of someone who has yet to experience romantic love. The first stanza sets the tone for the entire song as the singer states that they do not know why they are feeling sad but that they long to try something new, something they have never had. This longing to experience something new and untried is directly linked with a lack of physical intimacy, as the singer has "never had no kissin'" and is lamenting the "lover man" who is not yet in their life.
The second stanza further highlights the singer's loneliness, as they are alone on a cold night with only the moon above them. However, there is still hope for the future as the singer believes that one day they will meet the "lover man" who will make all their dreams come true. The third stanza provides a glimmer of hope for the singer, as they discuss the thrill of romance and how it can be like a heavenly dream. The singer's belief in the transformative power of love is reflected in their prayer that the "lover man" will make love to them, "strange as it seems."
Overall, the lyrics of Loverman are a poignant expression of loneliness and longing for romantic love. The singer's words reflect the universal desire for human connection, and the hope that even in the darkest moments, there is still the possibility of finding love.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad
I am feeling sad but cannot explain why.
I long to try something I never had
I have a strong desire to experience something new and different.
Never had no kissin'
I have never experienced kissing.
Oh, what I've been missin'
I feel like I have missed out on something important by never having kissed.
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I am searching for a lover but cannot find one.
The night is cold and I'm so alone
I am alone and feeling the coldness of the night.
I'd give my soul just to call you my own
I value love and would give everything I have to find it.
Got a moon above me
I have the moon above me as a source of light.
But no one to love me
I am lonely and without love.
I've heard it said
I have heard people say that...
That the thrill of romance
...the excitement of being in love...
Can be like a heavenly dream
...is like experiencing a dream from heaven.
I go to bed with a prayer
I pray before going to sleep.
That you'll make love to me
I hope that I will find someone to love me.
Strange as it seems
Although it may sound unusual...
Someday we'll meet
...I believe that someday we will meet.
And you'll dry all my tears
You will comfort me and take away my sadness.
Then whisper sweet
You will say sweet and loving words...
Little things in my ear
...into my ear that will make me feel loved.
Hugging and a-kissing
We will hug and kiss...
Oh, what I've been missing
...and I will finally have found what I have been missing.
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I am still searching for my lover.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., S.A. MUSIC
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, TED KOEHLER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jennifermafla3964
Julio Cortázar created a story based on Charlie Parker titled "El perseguidor", is a masterpiece.
@BSMusicS111
Truly sad he had to go :( this man could make a sax sing beautifully! R.i.P.
@DBroz-fd9sb
Well - according to the movie "BIRD" directed by Clint Eastwood, there is a scene with this song. He found out just before playing the song LOVER MAN that his newly born daughter had just died. So he took a hit and heavily drugged himself and recorded this song. If you listen closely, you'll hear his late entrances etc etc etc.......but still, the record is just great!!!!!!
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"La cérémonie doctrinaire célébrant l'Union en l'Eglise de Vénus est parfaite : Hosannah ! Hosannah ! L'Ours Bandeur Sénégats en DJ cosmique (il mixe Bacharach avec Lover Man de Charlie Parker devant l'auditoire enflammé par l'amour), l'Avocat Sacrificiel Paul en incantateur histrionnant (il déclame A Une Madone – Ex-voto dans le goût espagnol de Baudelaire, poème préféré de Rebatet et monument admiratif pour la ‘Volupté noire des sept péchés capitaux'), et le curé est suffisamment idiot et détaché pour suppurer un peu de dostoïevskisme." (Allégresse des sphères cristallines, Cancer ! n°6, juin 2002). http://www.parousia.fr/cancer--2002
@daviddoyle4516
Was this an out Take ? I love it,,,please comment guys,,,,
@60otaku4
As for the session of this day, all including this tune was recorded by the first take.
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@mortweiss3151
Bird was really fucked up that sad day.