Lover
David Mumford Lyrics
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I don't wanna love, I don't wanna fight
I don't wanna have to tell you all the things I know
I don't wanna stay but don't wanna go
I don't wanna be the lover in your arms
I don't wanna be the one keeping you from harm
I don't wanna be the croocked person in your heart
I don't wanna stop but I don't wanna start
I don't wanna waste no more of your precious time
I don't wanna say that everything will be fine
I don't wanna feel your tears on my skin
I'm a coward baby don't let me in
Part time lover, how we suffer now
So I don't wanna sit in again with you baby tonight
I don't wanna love, I don't wanna fight
I don't wanna have to tell you all the things I know
I don't wanna stay but I don't wanna go
The lyrics to David Mumford's song "Lover" explore the complexities of a relationship that has come to an end. The singer is hesitant to continue on with this person, even though he also doesn't want to leave. The phrase "I don't wanna love, I don't wanna fight" encapsulates the singer's emotional turmoil; he feels stuck between his desire for intimacy with this person and his fear of confrontation. The line "I don't wanna be the crooked person in your heart" suggests that the singer feels guilty for something - perhaps he has betrayed this person in some way, or he simply cannot reciprocate their feelings.
The chorus adds another layer of complexity to the song. The repeated phrase "part-time lover, how we suffer now" suggests that the relationship was never fully committed to on both sides. The singer seems to acknowledge that they have both been hurt in this situation, but he is still unsure of what he wants moving forward. Ultimately, the singer concludes that he "doesn't want to waste no more of [the other person's] precious time" - implying that he is prepared to let go of the relationship for good.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't wanna sit in again with you baby tonight
I don't want to spend time with you tonight
I don't wanna love, I don't wanna fight
I don't want to be in a relationship with you and deal with conflicts
I don't wanna have to tell you all the things I know
I don't want to share my thoughts and knowledge with you
I don't wanna stay but don't wanna go
I am not sure if I want to stay or leave
I don't wanna be the lover in your arms
I don't want to be romantically involved with you
I don't wanna be the one keeping you from harm
I don't want to be the one responsible for ensuring your safety
I don't wanna be the crooked person in your heart
I don't want to be the deceitful person in your emotions
I don't wanna stop but I don't wanna start
I am not sure if I want to begin or end things with you
Part time lover, how we suffer now
Having a casual relationship is causing us both pain and difficulty
I don't wanna waste no more of your precious time
I don't want to continue taking up your valuable time without a clear purpose
I don't wanna say that everything will be fine
I don't want to give false assurances or promises
I don't wanna feel your tears on my skin
I don't want to deal with your emotions and the associated physical effects
I'm a coward baby don't let me in
I admit to being a coward and don't want to be involved with you
So I don't wanna sit in again with you baby tonight
I restate that I don't want to spend time with you tonight
I don't wanna love, I don't wanna fight
I repeat that I don't want a romantic or tumultuous relationship with you
I don't wanna have to tell you all the things I know
I reiterate that I don't want to share my knowledge and thoughts with you
I don't wanna stay but I don't wanna go
I still haven't made up my mind about staying or leaving
Writer(s): David Mumford
Contributed by Camilla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@reesespieces
Heard my gramps humming this song once while we were visiting his house out in the more suburban places. it was stuck in my head for the whole trip. hope to see gramps again after the whole pandemic, thanks for the great song. really brings back good memories. ☀️
@muelhotmartuanainggolan748
Living legeng
@Zoso1988
Beyond The Trip 💕
@amiii2353
Turah membawaku kesini🇮🇩
@irinaveselovtseva2512
Замечательный голос у Дэвида и музыка отличная. Молодец, Дэвид!
@muhammadatfan5093
many people do not how good this song is heard
@daminyc4069
Thank you, such lovely music👍🏻
@tharteabetlu1329
I feel everything.. Nice music..nice voice ang lyrics
@risunok6034
Oh, David, thank you! Your songs`re wonderful! I love them. And I love your voice as well:)
@DavidMumfordMusic
+Elena Light Thanks Elena, I'm glad you enjoy the songs! I'm going to put the lyrics up for all my songs soon :)