Loverman
Martin L. Gore Lyrics


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There's a devil waiting outside your door
There's a devil waiting outside your door
It is bucking and braying and pawing at the floor
And he's howling with pain and crawling up the walls
There's a devil waiting outside your door
He's weak with evil and broken by the world
He's shouting your name and he's asking for more
There's a devil waiting outside your door

Loverman!
Since the world began
Forever, Amen
Till end of time
Take off that dress
I'm coming down
I'm your loverman
Cause I am what I am what I am what I am

L is for love, baby
O is for only you that I do
V is for loving virtually all that you are
E is for loving almost everything that you do
R is for rape me
M is for murder me
A is for answering all of my prayers
N is for knowing your loverman's going

Loverman!
Till the bitter end
While empires burn down
Forever and ever and ever and ever
Amen I'm your loverman
So help me, baby
So help me
Cause I am what I am what I am what I am
I'll be your loverman!

There's a devil crawling along your floor
There's a devil crawling along your floor
With a trembling heart, he's coming through your door
With his straining sex in his jumping paw
There's a devil crawling along your floor
And he's old and he's stupid and
he's hungry and he's sore
And he's lame and he's blind
and he's dirty and he's poor
Give him more
There's a devil crawling along your floor

Loverman!
Here I stand
Forever, Amen
Cause I am what I am what I am what I am
Forgive me, baby
My hands are tied
And I got no choice
No, I got no choice at all

I'll say it again
L is for love, baby
O is for oh yes I do
V is for virtue, so I ain't gonna hurt you
E is for even if you want me to
R is for render unto me, baby
M is for that which is mine
A is for any old how, darling
N is for any old time

I'll be your loverman!
I got a masterplan
To take off your dress
And be your man
Seize the throne
Seize the mantle
Seize the crown
Cause I am what I am
What I am what I am I'm your loverman!

There's a devil lying by your side
You might think he's asleep
but look at his eyes
He wants you, baby, to be his bride
There's a devil lying by your side





Loverman! Loverman!

Overall Meaning

The song is titled Loverman, yet it appears to be about a devil who is waiting outside the door of the singer's lover. The devil is described as bucking, braying, and pawing at the floor, and howling with pain while crawling up the walls. The devil is weak with evil and broken by the world. Even though the devil is asking for more and crawling along the floor, the singer doesn't seem afraid. Instead, the singer declares that he is the loverman, and he's coming down to take off his lover's dress. The song goes on to spell out the letters in the word lover, with an unsettling twist at the end that changes the tone of the song entirely. The chorus declares the singer's intention to be the loverman until the bitter end, even while empires burn down.


The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, but some fans believe that the devil represents the singer's own desire or carnal urges, which he cannot resist. Alternatively, the devil could be a metaphor for addiction or some other powerful force that is calling to the singer. The lyrics suggest that the singer is willing to give in to this force, despite the potential consequences. The song seems to be an exploration of the dark side of desire and the danger that comes with giving in to it.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a devil waiting outside your door
There's something evil lurking at the threshold, eager to come in and take over.


It is bucking and braying and pawing at the floor
The entity is restless, agitated and ready to attack.


And he's howling with pain and crawling up the walls
The devil is in distress and going through a tough phase, trying to escape the confines of reality.


He's weak with evil and broken by the world
The devil is corrupted and damaged by his life experiences, turning him into a pale shadow of his former self.


He's shouting your name and he's asking for more
The devil is calling out to the artist for some kind of twisted satisfaction or collaboration.


L is for love, baby
The songwriter is about to break down the word 'loverman' into its initials to highlight his own interpretation of the term.


O is for only you that I do
The songwriter claims to have eyes only for his lover and nobody else.


V is for loving virtually all that you are
The singer is saying that he loves his partner with an almost spiritual intensity and accepts everything that makes her unique.


E is for loving almost everything that you do
The singer admires his lover's deeds and choices, even the small acts that make her happy.


R is for rape me
The songwriter introduces a stark contrast to love and tenderness by including the word 'rape' to shake up the listener's emotions and attention.


M is for murder me
The songwriter's intent seems to be more provocative than violent, using strong words to convey his passion.


A is for answering all of my prayers
The songwriter considers himself blessed to have found a partner who fulfills all his desires and needs.


N is for knowing your loverman's going
The songwriter asserts that his beloved is aware of the intensity of his emotions and how deeply he needs her.


Till the bitter end
The singer is reaffirming his unconditional commitment to his partner, even during the toughest times.


While empires burn down
The songwriter uses an allusion to the fall of kingdoms and societies to emphasize that nothing can shake his faith in his lover.


Forever and ever and ever and ever
The singer is exaggerating the longevity of his passion to stress its depth.


Forgive me, baby
The songwriter is aware that his intensity may unnerve his lover and seeks her forgiveness and acceptance.


My hands are tied
The singer acknowledges that the flame of love has put him in a vulnerable position from which he can't escape without hurting himself or his partner.


No, I got no choice at all
The singer reinforces the notion that he is committed to his lover, even when circumstances may seem unfavorable or difficult.


I got a master plan
The songwriter is confident in his vision and strategy for his relationship.


To take off your dress
The songwriter uses a physical action as a metaphor for intimacy and desire, indicating his eagerness to explore his partner's body and soul.


Seize the throne
The singer uses the image of the throne as a symbol of his power and leadership over his partner.


Cause I am what I am
The songwriter is asserting his identity as a loverman with pride and dignity.


There's a devil lying by your side
The singer is narrating his image of the world, where danger is always lurking by the proximity of love.


You might think he's asleep
The singer is underlining how easy it is to ignore the risks of love and believe that one is safe and protected.


But look at his eyes
The songwriter is urging his lover to look beyond appearances and see the devil's intentions.


He wants you, baby, to be his bride
The singer is adding a layer of danger and horror to the devil's appeal, suggesting that she may become possessed or destroyed by the devil's love.




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Comments from YouTube:

Leonardo Falcones

What a voice. Martin is my idol.

gungeligung

He is in a band called Depeche Mode. Check them out 👍

Karima Milena

One of those songs that prove that Martin Lee Gore is very much capable of singing special songs with his very special voice. LOVE.

Paulo K

@Ismail Benaissa He basically has the same range as Dave, but Dave is a bluesier singer and an awesome frontman

Ismail Benaissa

Martin has got an amazing, wonderful voice. LOVE

Bise Ushery

Обожаю слушать эту сольную песню Мартина Гора, аж 7 минут, круто. Также это кавер, я в курсе 😏

Poppy D

I usually don´t like covers, but this one is breathtaking! Martin´s voice is amazing!

Lea Rossetti

This song really fits him. Stunning version here, superb arrays

Magdalen C.

Martin modulates his voice in amazing ways, really unique and fantastic:))

Elbarto

I had no idea he covered this till my best friend told me. My heart! I have no words. Two of my favorites combined.

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