Lover Man
Dizzy Gillespie Quintet Feat. Sarah Vaughan 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 lyrics to Dizzy Gillespie's song Lover Man convey the feeling of loneliness and longing for a deep romantic connection that has yet to be fulfilled. The singer expresses his sadness and desire to try something new, something he has never had before. There is a sense of yearning for a lover and all the experiences that come with it, including kissing, hugging, and sweet whispers in the ear. The singer is feeling alone and wishes for someone to love him, and the absence of a lover only makes this more profound. The feelings of desire and hope are mixed with a sense of sadness and uncertainty, leaving the listener with a palpable emotional resonance.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad
I'm not exactly sure why, but I'm feeling really down and unhappy right now.
I long to try something I never had
I have a strong desire to experience something new and different that I've never tried before.
Never had no kissin'
I've never had the experience of being kissed romantically before.
Oh, what I've been missin'
I'm really missing out on something important and meaningful in my life, namely romantic love and intimacy.
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I'm longing and searching for a male partner who can satisfy my need for love and companionship.
The night is cold and I'm so alone
I'm feeling very lonely and isolated, especially given the chilly nighttime conditions.
I'd give my soul just to call you my own
I would be willing to make a huge sacrifice if it meant that I could have you as my exclusive romantic partner.
Got a moon above me
The only comfort I have right now is the physical presence of the moon and stars overhead.
But no one to love me
Despite the beauty of the night sky, I still feel incredibly unloved and unwanted.
I've heard it said
I've come across the common phrase or idea that the thrill of romance can feel like a heavenly or supernatural experience.
That the thrill of romance
People often describe the excitement and positive feelings associated with being romantically involved with someone else as a thrilling or exhilarating experience.
Can be like a heavenly dream
The intense emotions and sensations inherent in romantic love can feel almost like a surreal or otherworldly experience.
I go to bed with a prayer
Before I go to sleep each night, I ask for divine or spiritual intervention and guidance related to my desire to find a loving partner.
That you'll make love to me
I hope and pray that the man who is meant to be my lover will find and connect with me soon, and that we can share physical intimacy together.
Strange as it seems
Although this may seem unusual or unexpected to someone else, these romantic longings and aspirations are very important and real to me.
Someday we'll meet
I believe and hope that at some point in the future, I will have the opportunity to make a deep, romantic connection with someone who is right for me.
And you'll dry all my tears
When I finally find the man I'm meant to be with, I believe that he will be able to soothe and comfort me in all the ways I currently feel alone and lost.
Then whisper sweet
I anticipate that the man of my dreams will speak to me tenderly and kindly, expressing his love and affection in a soft, romantic way.
Little things in my ear
These small, intimate gestures and expressions of love are what I crave most desperately right now, and I know they will be very satisfying and gratifying when they happen.
Hugging and a-kissing
Ultimately, I'm looking for physical and emotional intimacy with a loving male partner, including passionate embraces and sensuous kisses.
Oh, what I've been missing
I'm acutely aware of how much tenderness, warmth, and romantic bliss I've been missing out on, and I'm eager to find it as soon as possible.
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I continue to search and yearn for the man who can fulfill all of my deepest romantic hopes and desires, and I'm praying that I find him soon.
Lyrics © S.A. MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler
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