Lover Man
Conte Candoli & Lou Levy 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 song "Lover Man" is a melancholic ode to loneliness and longing for love. The song is sung from the perspective of a woman who is feeling sad and alone, and yearning for a lover who has yet to arrive. The opening line, "I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad," sets the tone for the rest of the song, which expresses a deep sense of sorrow and desperation for connection. The lyrics convey the singer's desire for physical intimacy, as she has "never had no kissin'" and longs for "hugging and a-kissing." She also expresses her belief that love can be a "heavenly dream," and she goes to bed each night with a prayer that her lover will eventually arrive to dry her tears.
The song's lyrics are simple yet deeply emotional, and the stripped-down instrumentation only serves to heighten the intimate, confessional tone of the performance. The song reflects the themes and moods of mid-20th century jazz, which often explored themes of love and longing in a raw and unguarded manner. Overall, "Lover Man" captures the essence of the blues and jazz tradition with a deeply personal and heartfelt expression of loneliness and desire.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad
I am experiencing sadness despite not knowing the underlying reason behind it.
I long to try something I never had
I have a desire to experience something I have never experienced before.
Never had no kissin'
I have never shared a romantic kiss with anyone.
Oh, what I've been missin'
I am feeling the absence of romantic intimacy in my life.
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I am searching for a romantic partner and wondering where they are.
The night is cold and I'm so alone
I am feeling isolated and lonely on a cold night.
I'd give my soul just to call you my own
I am willing to give up anything to have you as my romantic partner.
Got a moon above me
I have the moon as a companion in the night sky.
But no one to love me
There is no one in my life giving me romantic affection.
I've heard it said
I have heard people express that
That the thrill of romance
Experiencing the excitement of romantic relationships
Can be like a heavenly dream
Is often compared to something magical and incredible
I go to bed with a prayer
Every night, I sincerely ask and hope for
That you'll make love to me
The desire for you to share intimate, romantic moments with me.
Strange as it seems
Although it may seem unusual or unlikely.
Someday we'll meet
Eventually, we will encounter each other.
And you'll dry all my tears
You will comfort me and ease all my worries and troubles.
Then whisper sweet
You will gently say
Little things in my ear
Affectionate words that will make me feel loved.
Hugging and a-kissing
Embracing and kissing each other romantically.
Oh, what I've been missing
I am truly yearning for the romantic love and affection I have been missing in my life.
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I am still seeking and searching for my elusive romantic partner and wondering where they could possibly be.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, TED KOEHLER
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