Kai Winding was a Danish composer and trombone player. After the war he joi… Read Full Bio ↴Kai Winding was a Danish composer and trombone player. After the war he joined Benny Goodmen's band and later left the King of Swing for Stan Kenton's orchestra. In this album he plays with J.J. Johnson to form an extraordinary duo. J.J. Johnson was one of the most influential post swing era artists and helped carve out the bebop genre for trombonists everywhere. Bebop was typically reserved for keyed instruments such as the saxophone and trumpet. Two amazing trombonists in one album that can play the trombone like it has never been played before. If you like swing, jazz, or bebop you're bound to love this.

Lover Man
J.J. Johnson & Kai Winding Lyrics

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I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad
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

Got a moon above me
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?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Lover Man" express the deep longing for love, companionship, and intimacy. The singer talks about feeling sad and desiring something they have never had before, specifically, the experience of being kissed by a lover. Throughout the song, they emphasize their solitude, both physically and emotionally. They mention having the moon above them, but nobody to love them, highlighting the emptiness they feel.

The lyrics also express a hope that their desire for love will one day be fulfilled. They reference the thrill of romance as an experience akin to a heavenly dream, but also acknowledge that their longing may seem strange. The final stanza of the song presents a vision of a future where the lover and the singer are united, expressing the simple pleasures of hugging and kissing, which they have been missing. The song captures the bittersweet feeling of being alone but still hoping for love, despite it being out of reach for the moment.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad
I am experiencing sadness and I am unsure of its cause

I long to try something I never had
I desire to experience something new and untried

Never had no kissin'
I have never experienced a kiss

Oh, what I've been missin'
I am aware of what I am missing out on

Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I am searching for a lover and wondering where they are

The night is cold and I'm so alone
I feel isolated and the environment is unpleasant

I'd give my soul just to call you my own
I would go to great lengths to have a romantic attachment with someone

Got a moon above me
The moon is present in the sky

But no one to love me
I do not have anyone who loves me

Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I am searching for a lover and wondering where they are

I've heard it said
I am aware of a commonly known idea

That the thrill of romance
The excitement of romantic experiences

Can be like a heavenly dream
The enjoyment of romantic experiences can be like a dream

I go to bed with a prayer
I make a request to a higher power before going to sleep

That you'll make love to me
I am hoping for a romantic and sexual encounter with someone

Strange as it seems
This may seem unusual or surprising

Someday we'll meet
At some point in the future, we will come across one another

And you'll dry all my tears
Once we meet, you will comfort me and ease my sadness

Then whisper sweet
Soft and pleasing words will be spoken

Little things in my ear
These words will be spoken softly and directly to me

Hugging and a-kissing
We will share physical affection

Oh, what I've been missing
I am aware of what I have been lacking and am ready to enjoy it

Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I am searching for a lover and wondering where they are

Lyrics © S.A. MUSIC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler

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