Brand New Lover
Dead or Alive Lyrics


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I want surprises
Your sweet nature darling
Was too hard to swallow
I got the solution
I'm leaving tomorrow
And now as I stand
And stare into your eyes
I see safety there
I want surprises

What I really need to do
Is find myself a brand new lover
Somebody who lies with me
Who doesn't notice all the others

When you wake up tomorrow
You'll be all alone
All the love that we had
I have quickly outgrown
I wanted to stay
But I just couldn't do it
Couldn't stand there
And put you through it

My other loves will tell you
That I'm nothing but a pleasure seeker
And for once I really must agree
I need to leave you by yourself
And go in search of someone else
To satisfy my curiosity

Your sweet nature darling
Was too hard to swallow
I made my decision I'm leaving tomorrow





Your sweet nature darling
Was too hard to swallow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dead or Alive's "Brand New Lover" tell a story of breaking up with a partner due to the singer's desire for more excitement and variety in their love life. They acknowledge their current partner's sweet and loving nature but express a need for "surprises" and the pursuit of pleasure. The singer ultimately decides to leave their partner to find a brand new lover who can provide them with the excitement they seek.


The lines "When you wake up tomorrow, you'll be all alone" and "All the love that we had, I have quickly outgrown" emphasize the singer's eagerness to move on from their current relationship, despite the pain it may cause their partner. The repetition of the phrase "Your sweet nature darling was too hard to swallow" suggests a sense of guilt or regret for leaving someone who has been loving and kind.


Overall, the song reflects the common human desire for novelty and new experiences, even at the cost of hurting those we care about. It also touches on the idea that some people are simply wired to seek pleasure and may struggle to maintain long-term, stable relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Your sweet nature darling Was too hard to swallow
Your kind personality and loving demeanor were too much for me to handle and I couldn't fully appreciate it.


I got the solution I'm leaving tomorrow
I have found a solution to my problems with this relationship, and it is to leave and start anew as soon as tomorrow.


And now as I stand And stare into your eyes I see safety there I want surprises
Even though I see comfort and security in your eyes, I crave excitement and unpredictability, so I need to move on to find that elsewhere.


What I really need to do Is find myself a brand new lover Somebody who lies with me Who doesn't notice all the others
What I truly need to do is find a new partner who can fulfill my desires, be faithful to me, and not be distracted by other people as you were.


When you wake up tomorrow You'll be all alone All the love that we had I have quickly outgrown
When you wake up tomorrow, you will be alone because I have realized that I have outgrown the love that we shared and it is time for me to move on.


I wanted to stay But I just couldn't do it Couldn't stand there And put you through it
I considered staying with you, but I knew it would not be fair to you as I was no longer fully committed to our relationship and would have hurt you in the long run.


My other loves will tell you That I'm nothing but a pleasure seeker And for once I really must agree I need to leave you by yourself And go in search of someone else To satisfy my curiosity
My past partners can attest that I am only seeking pleasure in relationships, and I have come to accept that about myself. I need to leave you alone and find someone else to fulfill my curiosity and desires.




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MICHAEL DAVID PERCY, PETER JOZZEPI BURNS, STEPHEN COY, TIM LEVER, TIMOTHY JOHN LEVER

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Comments from YouTube:

@ziweiyuan

Everyone loves that spin me round song but THIS is the best Dead or Alive track.

@stephenedwardsnyc

This was my favorite song in the summer of 1990 when i spent the summer in Atlanta, my first time living in a major city. I blast this driving along Atlanta's huge new freeways looking for my brand new lover, lol.

@kristiedentice7030

Same here 🤗. Spin me round is a tie with this one. Their BOTH awesome! Especially when it comes to fast dancing! LOL

@melissamayes4152

Agreed

@clvrswine

OK, non-fan.

@77sida

My favourite is "Something in my house"

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@josedavila9945

Even in 2022, when you hear this song playing in a store, you can see so many people walking around singing along to it. A timeless classic.

@slaughterhouse5585

Even in Walmart?

@bellasue02

@@slaughterhouse5585 I never hear his songs on the radio. I remember this in clubs

@turntablethomas2584

@@bellasue02 you mean you haven’t heard the radio play “You Spin Me (Like A Record)” on a daily basis?

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