Loverboy
Mattis Lyrics

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All alone now with this power
I'm the church where they all prey
Till the dawn the latest hour
And all I hear them say

Hey loverboy, hey hey
Hey loverboy, hey hey
Hey loverboy, hey hey

But no one breaks through
All I do is to feel like a lone wolf on the loose
Cause no one breaks through
I have searched everywhere but I can't find someone true
It's crazy

For as long as all the lost walk
I'm their devil, I'm their king
Keep your door shut while your mouth talks
And I hear you start to sing

Hey loverboy, hey hey

Hey loverboy, hey hey
Hey loverboy, hey hey

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Mattis's song "Loverboy" are a reflection of the artist's struggles to find genuine love and affection despite his fame and success. The artist describes himself as being in the position of power, like a church that people come to pray at. In spite of his dominance, he feels lonely and isolated in his pursuit of love. The chorus uses the phrase "Hey loverboy" as a sarcastic reference to his inability to find someone to truly love him.

The song delves deeper into the theme of loneliness and the difficulty of forming meaningful connections when one's public image overshadows their personal life. Mattis explains that he feels like a "lone wolf" and that despite his efforts to find someone true, he has yet to find someone who can break through the barriers he has set up. The lyrics suggest that being in the public eye can sometimes put artists in a position where they are constantly pursued by people with genuine and inauthentic intentions, making it hard to connect with anyone on a deeper level.

Overall, the song is a reflection of the artist's vulnerability in the face of fame and his longing for true connection.

Line by Line Meaning

All alone now with this power
I am currently alone and in possession of immense power

I'm the church where they all prey
People come to me with their problems just like how they go to church to seek help

Till the dawn the latest hour
I help people until the sun rises, even if it's late into the night

And all I hear them say
Despite all the help I provide, all I hear is constant praise and requests for more help

Hey loverboy, hey hey
People refer to me as 'loverboy' in a flattering manner

But no one breaks through
Despite my popularity, no one has reached the level of personal connection that I desire

All I do is to feel like a lone wolf on the loose
I feel disconnected and isolated despite being constantly surrounded by people

I have searched everywhere but I can't find someone true
Despite my efforts, I haven't been able to find a genuine connection with anyone

It's crazy
The situation is unbelievable and overwhelming

For as long as all the lost walk
My influence and power will continue to attract people who are struggling and lost

I'm their devil, I'm their king
To some, I'm a source of temptation and corruption, while to others, I'm a symbol of power and guidance

Keep your door shut while your mouth talks
People might judge or criticize me behind closed doors, despite what they say to my face

And I hear you start to sing
I can tell when people are being genuine or fake, and this line hints that I can see through their acts and truly hear their thoughts

Hey loverboy, hey hey
People continue to address me as 'loverboy' as a term of endearment

Hey loverboy, hey hey
Same as above

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