Lover
Ciara | www.Marvin-Vibez.in Lyrics

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Turning the tables
Letting the fabled story unfold
I'm not a fighter
I'm not a man who balances gold
I'm not the lying
I'm not the mining kind
I'm a debaser
I'm gonna melt mistakes together

I've known danger
Played my strengths in the hand of stranger
But I'm not the ridden
I'm not the hidden kind

I won't be the kind of lover
Who takes you hand and holds another
No I won't be the kind of lover
Who takes your hand and holds you under

Cold is rising
Dancing with the dead and dying
The hunter is near
Pen for a sword and a tongue for a spear
The scent of attrition
The bells of the mission sound

I won't be the kind of lover
Who takes you hand and holds another

No I won't be the kind of lover
Who takes your hand and holds you under

Overall Meaning

In "Lover," Ciara is expressing her commitment to being a faithful and devoted lover. She talks about turning the tables and letting the story of their love unfold without any secrets. She is not a man who values material possessions and will not lie or deceive in order to gain them. She is willing to acknowledge her mistakes and work to improve herself. Ciara talks about the danger she has faced but still stays true to herself and refuses to be ridden or hidden.

The chorus is powerful and emphasizes Ciara's unwavering commitment to her lover. She insists that she will not be the kind of lover who cheats or holds another's hand. She is a devoted and loyal partner who will not betray her love. The bridge of the song adds to the overall haunting and ethereal feel of the song with its references to cold, death, and hunting. But even in the midst of danger and attrition, Ciara remains steadfast in her commitment to her lover.

Line by Line Meaning

Turning the tables
Changing the usual dynamic of things

Letting the fabled story unfold
Allowing a legendary tale to play out

I'm not a fighter
I am not a person who engages in physical combat

I'm not a man who balances gold
I am not one who weighs the value of material possessions

I'm not the lying
I am not someone who is dishonest

I'm not the mining kind
I am not one who searches for resources or materials

I'm a debaser
I am one who devalues or minimizes mistakes

I'm gonna melt mistakes together
I will blend errors in a way that they no longer stand out

I've known danger
I have experienced risky or perilous situations

Played my strengths in the hand of stranger
Utilized my abilities in an unfamiliar or unknown environment

But I'm not the ridden
I am not someone who is easily controlled or dominated