Loverman
Metallica Lyrics
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There's a devil waiting outside your door (how much longer?)
And he's bucking and braying and pawing at the floor (how much longer?)
And he's howling with pain, crawling up the walls (how much longer?)
There's a devil waiting outside your door (how much longer?)
And he's weak with evil and broken by the world (how much longer?)
And he's shouting your name and asking for more (how much longer?)
There's a devil waiting outside your door (how much longer?)
Loverman! since the world began
Forever, amen, till the end of time, yeah
Take off that dress, oh
I'm coming down, yeah
I'm your loverman, yeah
'Cause I am what 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 everything 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 to be the answer to all of yours
Loverman! till the bitter end
While the empires burn down
Forever and ever and ever, ever, amen
I'm your loverman
So help me, baby
So help me, baby
'Cause I am what I am what I am what I am what I am
I'm your loverman
There's a devil crawling along your floor (how much longer?)
There's a devil crawling along your floor (how much longer? )
With a trembling heart, he's coming through your door (how much longer?)
With his straining sex in his jumping paw (how much longer?)
Ooh, there's a devil crawling along your floor (how much longer?)
And he's old and he's stupid and he's hungry and he's sore
And he's blind and he's lame and he's dirty and he's poor
Gimme more, gimme more, gimme more, gimme more, gimme more, gimme more (how much longer?)
There's a devil crawling along your floor
Loverman! haha! and here I stand
Forever, amen
'Cause I am what I am what I am what I am, hey
Forgive me, baby
My hands are tied
And I got no choice, no, no, no, no
I got no choice, 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
Loverman! yeah, yeah, yeah! I got a masterplan, yeah
To take off your dress, yeah
And be your man, be your man, yeah
Seize the throne, haha
Seize that mantle
Seize the crown, yeah
'Cause I am what I am what I am what I am, plus I am
I'm your loverman
There's a devil laying by your side (how much longer?)
There's a devil laying by your side (how much longer?)
You might think he's asleep, but take a look at his eyes (how much longer?)
And he wants you, darling, to be his bride (how much longer?)
And there's a devil laying by your side (how much longer?)
Loverman! loverman! loverman!
I'll be your loverman!
Till the end of the time!
Till the empires burn down!
Forever, amen
I'll be your loverman
I'll be your loverman
I'm your loverman
I'm your loverman
Yeah, I'm your loverman
I'm your loverman
Loverman
I'm your loverman
I'm your loverman
I'm your loverman
Yeah, I'm your loverman
Yes, I'm your loverman
Loverman
Loverman
Loverman
Forever, amen
Loverman (how much longer?)
The lyrics of "Loverman" by Metallica speak of desire, lust, and temptation, as well as a sense of danger surrounding these emotions. The opening lines repeat the phrase "there's a devil waiting outside your door" three times and ask "how much longer?" which could indicate that the singer is struggling with the temptation or has been fighting it for a while but is close to giving in. The lyrics further describe the devil's behavior, stating that he is "bucking and braying and pawing at the floor" and "howling with pain, crawling up the walls." This imagery reflects the idea of uncontrollable passion that is almost torturous and can drive someone to madness.
The chorus, "Loverman! since the world began, Forever, amen, till the end of time," suggests that the singer is offering eternal devotion to their lover, but it can also hint at their obsession with intense desire. The "L.O.V.E.R.M.A.N" acrostic that follows appears to be a blend of loving words but also menacing ones, like "R is for rape me" and "M is for murder me," which adds to the unsettling nature of the song. It implies a sense of domination and control over the singer's lover in a dark, twisted way.
Overall, "Loverman" is a disturbing and intense song about obsession, temptation, and the dark side of desire.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a devil waiting outside your door (how much longer?)
There is an evil force awaiting outside of the refuge you have created for yourself, and it is constantly clawing at the edges of your safety zone, leaving you in a state of anxiety and uncertainty regarding how much longer you can hold up.
And he's bucking and braying and pawing at the floor (how much longer?)
The evil entity is exhibiting visible signs of restlessness, the extent of which is testing the limits of your patience and ability to cope.
And he's howling with pain, crawling up the walls (how much longer?)
The devil outside your door is not just restless but is also exhibiting signs of extreme discomfort, which is making him crawl up your walls and howl in agony, thereby creating an atmosphere of intense fear and apprehension.
And he's weak with evil and broken by the world (how much longer?)
Evil might be his strength, but living in a world full of chaos, which requires him to be in a constant state of vigilance and assert dominance, has broken his spirit, making him weak.
And he's shouting your name and asking for more (how much longer?)
Despite feeling weak and broken, the devil yearns to find a way into your life and constantly calls out your name, asking you for more than what you're already giving him.
Loverman! since the world began Forever, amen, till the end of time, yeah
As soon as the world came into existence, the idea of a loverman was planted within human minds, and it will continue to prevail until the end of time, thereby declaring that this entity is an integral part of human nature.
Take off that dress, oh I'm coming down, yeah I'm your loverman, yeah
The singer wants their partner to remove their physical barriers and allow them into their most intimate space, thereby declaring themselves as their loverman.
'Cause I am what I am what I am what I am what I am
The artist wants their partner to know that what they see is what they get, and they will never change for anyone or anything; they are who they are.
L is for love, baby O is for only you that I do V is for loving virtually everything that you are E is for loving almost everything 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 to be the answer to all of yours
Loverman stands for everything that love should be, like loving your partner for who they are and appreciating every little detail that makes them unique. However, the song also includes darker elements like the 'M' and 'R,' which stand for murder and rape, respectively, displaying the dangerous nature of love that some possess. Despite this, the artist wants their partner to know that they will help them through anything by being there for them always.
Loverman! till the bitter end While the empires burn down Forever and ever and ever, ever, amen I'm your loverman So help me, baby So help me, baby 'Cause I am what I am what I am what I am what I am
The artist declares that they will always be there for their partner, even in the most trying circumstances, and they will stand tall even while everything else falls apart. They acknowledge their limitations or imperfections in their character but want their partner to know that they will always try their best and be there no matter what.
There's a devil crawling along your floor (how much longer?)
There is no escaping the presence of evil; it is everywhere, including your floor, and it's on the move, looking to crawl its way into every aspect of your life.
And he's old and he's stupid and he's hungry and he's sore And he's blind and he's lame and he's dirty and he's poor Gimme more, gimme more, gimme more, gimme more, gimme more, gimme more (how much longer?) There's a devil crawling along your floor
The devil that is crawling along your floor asked for more earlier and now represents himself as being really old, stupid, hungry, sore, blind, lame, dirty, and poor, but still keeps asking for more, representing the persistent and stubborn nature of evil.
Loverman! haha! and here I stand Forever, amen 'Cause I am what I am what I am what I am, hey Forgive me, baby My hands are tied And I got no choice, no, no, no, no I got no choice, no choice at all
The singer stands their ground while being their true self, acknowledging their imperfections for which they want forgiveness. However, they also note that their hands are tied and that they have no choice in the matter at hand.
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
The singer repeats their interpretation of 'Loverman,' with more detail, noting that they will always put their partner's needs first, they will never hurt them intentionally, they will oblige their requests if they ever make any, and will always tend to them whenever they want, displaying their commitment to being an ideal partner.
Loverman! yeah, yeah, yeah! I got a masterplan, yeah To take off your dress, yeah And be your man, be your man, yeah Seize the throne, haha Seize that mantle Seize the crown, yeah 'Cause I am what I am what I am what I am, plus I am I'm your loverman
The singer declares that they have a plan in place to claim their partner's love, along with their physicality, to become their man, with lofty goals like seizing thrones and mantles. They reaffirm their unchanging nature and want their partner to know that they are their loverman.
There's a devil laying by your side (how much longer?) You might think he's asleep, but take a look at his eyes (how much longer?) And he wants you, darling, to be his bride (how much longer?) And there's a devil laying by your side (how much longer?)
The artist warns their partner about the devil who is already lying beside them, pretending to be asleep when he is anything but; he has something more sinister in mind, which is to make their partner his bride, representing his constant persuasion of ruining their partner's happiness and world.
Loverman! loverman! loverman! I'll be your loverman! Till the end of time! Till the empires burn down! Forever, amen I'll be your loverman I'll be your loverman I'm your loverman I'm your loverman Yeah, I'm your loverman I'm your loverman Loverman I'm your loverman I'm your loverman I'm your loverman Yeah, I'm your loverman Yes, I'm your loverman Loverman Loverman Loverman Forever, amen Loverman (how much longer?)
The artist wants their partner to know that they will always be their loverman and will love them until the end of time. Even if the world is burning down, they will stay by their partner's side, reaffirming their commitment to being their ideal partner. Even the devil's constant interference is not enough to break their bond, and they will continue to love each other forever. The final 'Loverman' question symbolizes the artist's unease about how long they will have to battle the devil's influence.
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Written by: Nicholas Edward Cave
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