In 1973 they had already recorded the album Full Moon and in 1978 they would team up once more for Natural Act.
Lover Please
Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge Lyrics
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Don't please don't please don't leave me don't leave me in misery
You would never hold me near you would never call me dear
Don't you know I'd die for you now you're gone that's what I'll do
Lover please please come back...
[ guitar ]
Old love story not too long about a love that went all wrong
Lover please please come back...
Lover please please come back...
[ guitar ]
Lover please please come back...
The lyrics of Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge's song "Lover Please" depict the pain of a lover who has been abandoned by their partner. The plea for the lover to come back is desperate, highlighted by the repetition of "please don't leave me" and "lover please come back." The singer portrays the depths of their love by declaring that they would have died for their beloved, but now they are left with only misery. The guitar solo in the middle of the song adds to the melancholy ambience of the piece, accentuating the singer's vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Lover please please come back don't take a train comin' down the track
Please come back to me, don't leave on a train that's leaving soon.
Don't please don't please don't leave me don't leave me in misery
Please don't leave me alone and sad.
You would never hold me near you would never call me dear
You never gave me the love and attention I deserved.
Don't you know I'd die for you now you're gone that's what I'll do
I loved you so much that I'm devastated now that you're gone.
Old love story not too long about a love that went all wrong
This is a story of a recent love that ended badly.
Girl left the boy boy went bad now he's gone she's so sad
The girl broke up with the boy and he didn't handle it well, now he's gone and she's heartbroken.
Lover please please come back...
Repeated plea for the lover to come back and be with the singer.
[ guitar ]
Musical interlude
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Billy Swan
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John Benn
Wonderful version of a great song by two genuine superstars. Amazing sounds & so,so good.
John Benn
I agree 100% I 'm a 70yo Aussie & just love Kris & Rita---what incredible musicians they both are.
Asociación de Música Country de Uruguay
Thanks for the music you post. Kristofferson is, without any doubt, one of the best songwriters ever. I know this is a Billy Swan song but I really love it too. you can't imagine how many fans KK has all over the world. I'm from Uruguay, South America. Gracias por la musica!!
82240d
Well, I say it every time I hear Rita sing...I could listen to her sing the stock reports!! What an awesome voice. He's cool too, but her voice! wow!
Thomas Glenn
What a tragedy this couple ever divorced. Both superb singers, and this song epitomizes their brilliance.
Julie Adam
Absolutely beautiful!! ❤ Love this version! ❤️❤️❤🎧🎵💃
Arthur Lake
You did a great job; I'm disheartened people aren't more appreciative!
Christian Fletcher
What agreat song by Kris and Rita. The good old times, with music you can still listen to in a 100 years.
Bud Fisher
Think you'll be around that long? ;)
Arthur Lake
I love the way you did it, artistically. I hope more people find it; thank you and your work was not for naught!