Lover Man
Helen Merrill Ron Carter Lyrics
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I long to try something I've 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 all alone
I'd give my soul just to call you my own
Got a moon above me, but there's no one to love me
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 ears
Huggin' and a-kissin'
Oh, what I've been missin'
Lover man oh where can you be
Oh, what I've been missin'
Lover man, oh, where can you be
The lyrics to Helen Merrill and Ron Carter's "Lover Man" are a cry of loneliness and yearning for a romantic partner. The singer expresses that they are feeling sad without knowing why and long for something they've never had before. The absence of physical affection and love in the singer's life is apparent as they yearn for kissing and someone to love. The night is cold and they are alone with only the moon above them, leading them to question where their lover has gone. The singer has heard the thrill of romance can be like a heavenly dream, and goes to bed with a prayer that their lover will make love to them.
The lyrics show a longing and desperation for love that is relatable to many people. The singer's desire to be loved is so strong that they pray for it to happen. The use of the moon and absence of anyone to love them also creates a sense of isolation and despair. However, the lyrics also show hope for the future, with the belief that someday they will meet their lover and all their tears will be dried. There is a sense of optimism that love will come and they will finally experience the hugging, kissing, and affection they have been missing.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why, but I'm feeling so sad
I'm unsure why, but I'm feeling very unhappy
I long to try something I've never had
I yearn to experience something new and different
Never had no kissin', oh, what I've been missin'
I've never had any intimacy and I feel I'm missing out
Lover man, oh, where can you be
I'm searching for an ideal partner that I haven't found yet
The night is cold and I'm so all alone
I'm lonely and feeling the emptiness of not having anyone around me
I'd give my soul just to call you my own
I'm willing to sacrifice everything to be with my dream partner
Got a moon above me, but there's no one to love me
Although the sky is beautiful, without someone to share it with, it's unfulfilling
Lover man, oh, where can you be
I'm still searching for my perfect soulmate
I've heard it said
That the thrill of romance can be
Like a heavenly dream
I've been told that love and passion can be compared to a beautiful, ethereal experience
I go to bed with a prayer
That you'll make love to me
Strange as it seems
It may sound strange but I pray at night that I'll find intimacy with the right person
Someday we'll meet
And you'll dry all my tears
Then whisper sweet little things in my ears
I have hope that one day I'll find my ideal partner who'll comfort me and bring sweetness to my life
Huggin' and a-kissin'
Oh, what I've been missin'
Lover man oh where can you be
Physical affection is something I miss in my life and it's something I hope to find with my lover man
Oh, what I've been missin'
Lover man, oh, where can you be
I'm still searching for my dream partner to fill the void in my life
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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