Lover
Duke Ellington & His Orchestra; Ella Fitzgerald Lyrics


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Wait till you see him
See how he looks
Wait till you hear him laugh.

Painters of paintings
Writers of books
Never could tell the half.
Wait till you feel
The warmth of his glance,
Pensive and sweet and wise.

All of it lovely
All of it thrilling
I'll never be willing to free him.

When you see him




You won't believe your eyes
You won't believe your eyes.

Overall Meaning

The song "Lover" is a testament to the power of love at first sight. The lyrics describe a person who has fallen deeply in love with someone they have not yet met. The singer of the song speaks of their anticipation and excitement at the prospect of seeing this person for the first time. They urge the listener to wait until they see him, hear him, and feel his presence before making any judgments. The singer goes on to describe this unknown person as wise, pensive, and sweet, and admits to feeling overwhelmed by their beauty and charisma.


Line by Line Meaning

Wait till you see him
Just hold on for a moment, until you can have the opportunity to observe him in person.


See how he looks
Take note of his appearance and his physical attributes.


Wait till you hear him laugh.
You should wait a while to hear him laugh, because it will be worth it.


Painters of paintings
Even the most talented painters who create images that breathe life cannot capture all the qualities that make him uniquely special.


Writers of books
Even the most gifted authors who create beautifully woven tales cannot accurately describe all his features and virtues.


Never could tell the half.
Words alone can never fully capture everything about him because he’s so amazing.


Wait till you feel
Just be patient until you can feel his soulful energy flow into you.


The warmth of his glance,
His eyes emit such an intense heat that will make you feel comfortable and at ease.


Pensive and sweet and wise.
His contemplative, gentle, and prudent spirit sets him apart from others.


All of it lovely
He possesses so many exceptional qualities that make him an utterly lovable individual.


All of it thrilling
Every wonderful aspect of this person causes thrilling sensations throughout my body.


I'll never be willing to free him.
I am not willing to let him slip away from me because he is too good to let go.


When you see him
As soon as you encounter him in person,


You won't believe your eyes
You will be so taken aback by his magnificence, that it will be difficult to comprehend or believe.


You won't believe your eyes.
You will be so astonished when you see him that it will feel like a dream come true.




Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing
Written by: EDWARD REEKERS

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