Distant Lover
Marvin Gaye攀 Lyrics

Distant lover, lover
Marvin is addressing his distant lover and using the repetition of 'lover' to emphasize how much he loves and longs for them.

So many miles away
Marvin describes how his lover is far away, highlighting the physical distance they are experiencing.

Heaven knows that I long for you
Marvin acknowledges his deep longing and desire for his distant lover, expressing how much he needs their presence.

Every night, every night
Marvin reinforces the idea of repetition, suggesting that his thoughts of his lover are constant, and unchanging.

I plan, sometimes I dance
Marvin is trying to keep himself busy while thinking of his lover, hinting that he spends time thinking of happy memories with them.

Through the day
Marvin explains how he is occupied with thoughts of his lover throughout the day, no matter how hard he tries, he can't escape it.

You should think about me
Marvin urges his lover to think about him, suggesting a lack of communication between them.

And say a prayer for me
Marvin's plea for his lover to say a prayer for him shows how deeply he needs their love and support during their time apart.

Please, please baby
Marvin pleads with his lover, emphasizing how much he needs them.

Think about me sometimes
Marvin asks his lover to think of him occasionally, hoping to be on their mind even briefly.

Think about me here
Marvin hopes his lover thinks of him while he is in his current state of misery and loneliness.

Here in misery
Marvin is describing how he feels due to his separation from his lover, which is causing him distress and sadness.

As I reminisce, oh baby
Marvin is revisiting memories he shared with his lover, hinting that he is reliving the happy times as a way to soothe his sadness.

Through our joyful summer together
Marvin remembers a specific period of time he shared with his lover, inferring that it was a happy one.

The promises we made
Marvin recalls the vows he and his lover made to each other, highlighting the importance he places on their relationship.

All the daily letters
Marvin is reflecting on the time when they used to communicate frequently, perhaps through letter writing.

Then, all of the sudden
Marvin is describing how things were going well between them until something unexpected happened, which caused their separation.

Everything seemed to explode
Marvin suggests the end of their relationship was abrupt and sudden, just like an explosion.

Now, I gaze out my window
Marvin is painting a picture of himself staring blankly out of his window, feeling isolated and lonely.

Sugar, down a lonesome road
Marvin describes his feelings of loneliness using the term 'sugar', which could suggest an endearing term he called his lover.

Sugar, how can you treat my heart
Marvin is expressing his hurt and confusion over his lover's actions, since their actions caused the separation and the resulting pain he feels.

So mean and cruel
Marvin accuses his lover of being cruel, causing the breakup and his current state of devastation.

That every moment that I spent with you
Marvin is reminiscing about the times he shared with his lover, and saying that each memory is valuable and cherished.

I treasure every like it was a precious jewel
Marvin is describing how much he values the time he spent with his lover which is as valuable as a precious jewel.

(Please) Lord have mercy
Marvin's reference to asking the Lord for mercy suggests that he is in a difficult and desperate place emotionally, similar to a prayer.

Please, come back, baby
Marvin begs his lover to return, signaling his desire to keep the relationship alive, and that he suggests he would do anything to make it work.

Somethin' I wanna say
Marvin hints that there is an important message he wants to share with his lover, underlining the depth of his feelings for them.

When you left
Marvin is lamenting his lover's departure as the reason why he feels so lost and heartbroken.

You took all of me with you
Marvin expresses how much he values their relationship, implying that his lover took his heart and soul with them when they left.

Do you wanna hear me scream
Marvin is desperate for his lover to hear how much pain he is experiencing, hoping that they may understand or empathize with him.

Please please oh please baby
Marvin is filled with urgency and desperation, begging his lover to come back and erase the loneliness he feels.

Come back and hold me, girl
Marvin is showing his vulnerability and dependence on his lover, hoping that she will hold and comfort him during that time.