Lover Man
Lucky Thompson Trio Lyrics
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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
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?
The Lucky Thompson Trio's song "Lover Man" is a melancholic ballad about a woman who is yearning for the love of her life. The lyrics express her intense loneliness and her desire for physical and emotional intimacy. The song begins with the woman admitting that she doesn't know why she's feeling so sad, but she longs to experience something she's never had before, which is kissing. She laments the fact that she's never been close to anyone before and wonders where her lover is.
As the song progresses, the woman reveals her deep sense of isolation and desperation. She recounts how she's alone on a cold night, with no one to love her, despite the fact that there's a moon above her. She expresses the hope that someday she'll be able to find this lover who can make all her tears go away. She fantasizes about being held and kissed passionately, which she's been missing for far too long.
The lyrics are powerful and poignant, with a haunting melody that underscores the sense of longing and melancholy. They also highlight the universal desire for love and connection, which is something that all people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad
I am experiencing profound sadness at this moment, but I am not sure what is causing it.
I long to try something I never had
I have a yearning to experience something new and different, something that I have never experienced before.
Never had no kissin'
I have not had any romantic experiences involving kissing or intimate physical contact with another person.
Oh, what I've been missin'
I feel like I have been missing out on the joys and pleasures of a romantic relationship, including the physical and emotional intimacy that comes with it.
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I am longing for a romantic partner, and I am wondering where I will find this person.
The night is cold and I'm so alone
I am feeling lonely and isolated, especially because it is night and the darkness seems to amplify my emotions.
I'd give my soul just to call you my own
I am willing to do anything, even give away something as precious as my soul, to have you as my romantic partner.
Got a moon above me
There is a moon shining bright in the sky.
But no one to love me
Despite the beauty of the moon and the night sky, I am without a romantic partner to share this moment with.
I've heard it said
That the thrill of romance
Can be like a heavenly dream
I have heard others describe the euphoria and intense pleasure of romantic relationships, comparing it to a magical, dreamlike experience.
I go to bed with a prayer
That you'll make love to me
Strange as it seems
I pray each night that my romantic partner will come into my life and show me the physical and emotional love that I deeply desire, even though it may seem strange to others.
Someday we'll meet
And you'll dry all my tears
Then whisper sweet
Little things in my ear
I have faith that one day I will find my romantic partner, who will bring me comfort and happiness and will say sweet, comforting things to me.
Hugging and a-kissing
Oh, what I've been missing
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I crave the physical and emotional closeness of a romantic partner, including hugging and kissing, and I am still searching for that person.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., S.A. MUSIC
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, TED KOEHLER
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