Lover Lover
Daryl Britt & The Blue Jeans Lyrics

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Oom-oppa-toom
Oppa-toom, oppa-toom, oppa-toom, oppa-toom,
Oppa-toom
Oppa-toom
Oppa-toom
Oppa-toom, oppa-toom, oppa-toom oppa-toom
Oppa-toom,oppa-toom, oppa-toom oppa-toom,
Oppa-toom, oppa-toom, oppa-toom oppa-toom

Oppa-toom, oppa-toom, oppa-toom oppa-toom

Why do lovers break each other's heart?
Oh, tell me why do lovers have to drift apart?
When me met the world was bright
Now I'm cryin' every night
Why do lovers break each other's heart?

(Shoo-dooby-doop)
(Shoo-dooby-dooby-doo-wah)

Why do lovers
Break each other's heart?
Oh, tell me why
Can't lovers finish what they start?
A year ago we were one
Now just look at what we've done
Why do lovers break each other's heart?

Tell me, tell me
I don't understand
Why we always hurt the ones we love
Tell, me, tell me where's the life we planned?
Where are the dreams that we were
Dreaming o-o-of?

Why do lovers break each other's heart?
Oh, tell me why do lovers have to drift apart?
When me met the world was right
Now I'm cryin' every night
Why do lovers break each other's heart?

(Shoo-dooby-doop, shooby-dooby-dooby-doo-wa)

When me met the world was right
Now I'm cryin' every night
Why do lovers break each other's heart?

(Why do lovers break each other's heart?) oh, tell me why
(Why do lovers break each other's heart?) oh, tell me
(Why do lovers break each other's heart?)

(Why do lovers break each other's heart?) tell me why, why, why, why
(Why do lovers break each other's heart?) oh, why, why

Overall Meaning

The song "Lover Lover" by Daryl Brit and the Blue Jeans is a classic 1960s doo-wop ballad that explores the age-old question of why lovers break each other's heart. The opening lines of "Oom-oppa-toom" and "Oppa-toom" create an upbeat, almost whimsical introduction to a song that deals with serious subject matter. The repetition of "oppa-toom" gives the song a steady rhythm, adding to its timeless quality. Throughout the song, the singer laments the state of his broken relationship and wonders why two people who were once so in love end up hurting each other.

The lyrics of "Lover Lover" are poignant and relatable, evocative of the pain of a failed relationship. The line "Why do lovers break each other's heart?" is repeated throughout the song, almost as a refrain, emphasizing the singer's confusion and disbelief at the situation. The use of doo-wop harmonies in the song's chorus adds a layer of richness and melancholy to the already emotional lyrics.

Overall, "Lover Lover" is a heart-wrenching song that manages to address a difficult topic with grace and sensitivity. The catchy melodies and poignant lyrics have made it a classic that is still beloved by fans of doo-wop and 1960s music today.

Line by Line Meaning

Oom-oppa-toom
Nonsensical sound to set the rhythm and tone of the song

Oppa-toom, oppa-toom, oppa-toom, oppa-toom,
Repetition of the nonsensical sound to maintain rhythm and tone

Oppa-toom
Nonsensical sound to set the rhythm and tone of the song

Oppa-toom, oppa-toom, oppa-toom oppa-toom
Repetition of the nonsensical sound to maintain rhythm and tone

Oppa-toom,oppa-toom, oppa-toom oppa-toom,
Repetition of the nonsensical sound to maintain rhythm and tone

Oppa-toom, oppa-toom, oppa-toom oppa-toom
Repetition of the nonsensical sound to maintain rhythm and tone

Why do lovers break each other's heart?
Asks the question that the entire song is based upon

Oh, tell me why do lovers have to drift apart?
Expands on the initial question, expressing confusion and frustration

When me met the world was bright
Recalls the beginning of the relationship, and how happy things were

Now I'm cryin' every night
Shows how the relationship has ended in tears for the singer

Why do lovers break each other's heart?
Repeats the initial question, emphasizing the central theme of the song

(Shoo-dooby-doop)
Nonsensical sound to maintain rhythm and tone

(Shoo-dooby-dooby-doo-wah)
Nonsensical sound to maintain rhythm and tone

Can't lovers finish what they start?
Questions the reasons that relationships don't last

A year ago we were one
Recalls how close the relationship used to be

Now just look at what we've done
Shows how the relationship has deteriorated over time

Why do lovers break each other's heart?
Repeats the central theme of the song

Tell me, tell me
Demands an explanation for why relationships fall apart

I don't understand
Expresses confusion and lack of comprehension

Why we always hurt the ones we love
Explores the psychological aspect of relationships, and how they can be painful

Tell, me, tell me where's the life we planned?
Questions why things didn't go the way they were supposed to in the relationship

Where are the dreams that we were dreaming o-o-of?
Expresses disappointment that the hopes and aspirations for the relationship haven't come to fruition

Why do lovers break each other's heart?
Reiterates the central theme of the song

When me met the world was right
Repeats the idea of how things were at the beginning of the relationship

Now I'm cryin' every night
Repeats the sadness and pain that the singer is experiencing

Why do lovers break each other's heart?
Restates the central question of the song

(Shoo-dooby-doop, shooby-dooby-dooby-doo-wa)
Repetition of nonsensical sounds to maintain rhythm and tone

Why do lovers break each other's heart?
Repeats the central question one last time, emphasizing the theme of the song

(Why do lovers break each other's heart?) oh, tell me why
Repeats the central question in a different format

(Why do lovers break each other's heart?) oh, tell me
Repeats the central question yet again

(Why do lovers break each other's heart?)
Repeats the central question yet again

(Why do lovers break each other's heart?) tell me why, why, why, why
Pleads for an explanation for why relationships break down

(Why do lovers break each other's heart?) oh, why, why
Expresses deep confusion and frustration with the way relationships sometimes end

Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GREENWICH, POWERS, SPECTOR

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