Be My Lover
La Bouche Lyrics


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Be my lover, wanna be my lover (lover)
Looking back on all the time we spent together
You oughta know by now if you wanna be my lover
Wanna be my lover
Go ahead and take your time, boy, you gotta feel secure
Before I make you mine, baby, you have to be sure
You wanna be my lover, wanna be my lover, wanna be my lover

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A-ha, yeah, wanna be my lover
A-ha, yeah, wanna be my lover
A-ha, yeah, wanna be my lover
A-ha, yeah, wanna be my lover, hey, hey, yeah

I must confess
Girl, yes, I wanna be your lover
Take a chance, my love is like no other
On the dance floor getting down
Hold tight, I'll never let you down
My love is definitely the key
Like Boyz II Men I'm on bended knee
Loving you, not like your brother, aw yeah
I want to be your lover (lover)

I hear what you say, I see what you do
I know everything I need to know about you
And I want you to know that it's telling me
You wanna be my lover

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A-ha, yeah, wanna be my lover
A-ha, yeah, wanna be my lover
A-ha, yeah, wanna be my lover
A-ha, yeah, wanna be my lover, hey, hey, yeah

Oh, be my lover, yeah
Oh, be my lover
I know you wanna be my lover
I know you wanna be mine, ohh

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Oh, be my lover, yeah

Overall Meaning

Be My Lover by La Bouche is an upbeat dance-pop song that was released in 1995. The song follows a story of a woman who wants her man to be her lover. The song’s lyrics suggest that the man has to take his time and make sure he is secure before winning her love. The chorus repeats the lyrics "Be my lover, wanna be my lover" to reinforce this message. The song’s verses contain lines such as "On the dance floor getting down, hold tight, I'll never let you down," which express the security the male singer will provide the woman. He also promises "My love is definitely the key, like Boyz II Men, I'm on bended knee, loving you, not like your brother," which suggests that no one else can provide the same level of love as him, highlighting his distinctiveness.


Overall, Be My Lover is a fun and energetic song that's perfect for the dancefloor. It is a timeless classic that has stood the test of time and has been remixed many times. Its lyrics are straightforward and suggest that the woman wants the man to be sure of his love for her before he confesses. The song is often described as an anthem for love and relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

Be my lover, wanna be my lover (lover)
If you're interested in being my partner romantically, let me know by being my lover


Looking back on all the time we spent together
Reflecting on the time we've spent together


You oughta know by now if you wanna be my lover
You should know by now if you want to be romantically involved with me


Wanna be my lover
Do you want to be my lover?


Go ahead and take your time, boy, you gotta feel secure
Take your time, you need to feel safe and confident before we take the next step


Before I make you mine, baby, you have to be sure
I'm not going to claim you as mine until you know what you want


A-ha, yeah, wanna be my lover
Do you want to be my lover?


I must confess, Girl, yes, I wanna be your lover
I must admit that I want to be romantically involved with you


Take a chance, my love is like no other
If you take a chance with me, you will see that my love is unique and special


On the dance floor getting down
We're dancing and having fun


Hold tight, I'll never let you down
Trust me, I will never disappoint you


My love is definitely the key
The key to happiness and fulfillment is my love


Like Boyz II Men I'm on bended knee
I am begging and pleading for you to be my lover


Loving you, not like your brother, aw yeah
I don't love you like a sibling, it's romantic love


I want to be your lover (lover)
I desire to be your romantic partner


I hear what you say, I see what you do
I pay attention to your words and actions


I know everything I need to know about you
I understand who you are and what you're about


And I want you to know that it's telling me
My observations are leading me to believe


You wanna be my lover
You want to be romantically involved with me


Oh, be my lover, yeah
Oh, please be my lover


Oh, be my lover
Please be my romantic partner


I know you wanna be my lover
I am aware that you want to be romantically involved with me


I know you wanna be mine, ohh
I know you want me to be your romantic partner




Lyrics © Kanjian Music, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Spirit Music Group, Anthem Entertainment, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Melanie Thornton, Donald Mccray, Gerd Saraf

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