The Lover That You Are
Moloko/Pulse Lyrics

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Dirty South, can y'all really feel me
East coast feel me
West coast feel me
Dirty South, can y'all really feel me
East coast feel me
West coast feel me

Boy, I been watching you like a hawk in the sky

That flies, cause you were my prey (my prey)
Boy, I promise you if we keep bumpin' heads
I know that one of these days (days)
We goin' hook it up while we talk on the phone
But see, I don't know if that's good
I been holding back this secret from you
I probably shouldn't tell it but

If I, if I let you know
You can't tell nobody
I'm talking bout nobody
Are you responsible
Boy I gotta watch my back
'Cause I'm not just anybody
Is it my goal, is it your goal
Sometimes I'm goody-goody
Right now I'm naughty naughty
Say yes or say no
Cause I really need somebody
Tell me your that somebody

Boy, won't you pick me up at the park right now
Up the block, while everyone sleeps (sleeps, sleeps)
I'll be waiting there with my lugs, my loads, my hat
Just so I'm low key
If you tell the world (don't sleep, you know that we'll be weak)
Oh boy, see I'm trusting you with my heart, my soul
I probably shouldn't let ya but if I

If I, if I let this go
You can't tell nobody
I'm talking bout nobody
Are you responsible
Boy I gotta watch my back
cause im not just anybody
Is it my go, is it your go
Sometimes I'm goody-goody
Right now I'm naughty naughty
Say yes or say no
Cause I really need somebody
Tell me your that somebody

Baby girl
I'm the man from the big VA
Don't you come play round my way
And listen to what I gotta say
Timbaland
Don't you know I am the man
Rock shows here to Japan
Have people shaking-shaking my hand
Baby girl, better known as Aaliyah
Give me hives, corns, and high fevers
Make the playa haters believe us
Don't cha know
Gotta tell somebody
'Cause

'Cause I really need somebody
Tell me you're that somebody

If I, if I let this go
You can't tell nobody
I'm talking bout nobody
Are you responsible
Boy I gotta watch my back
'Cause I'm not just anybody
Is it my goal, is it your goal
Sometimes I'm goody-goody
Right now I'm naughty naughty
Say yes or say no
Cause I really need somebody
Tell me your that somebody

You can't tell nobody, I'm talking about nobody
I hope you're responsible
Boy I gotta watch my back
'Cause I'm not just anybody
Is it my goal, is it your goal
Sometimes I'm goody-goody
Right now I'm naughty naughty
Say yes or say no
Cause I really need somebody
Tell me you that somebody

Is it my goal, is it your goal
Sometimes I'm goody-goody
Right now I'm naughty naughty

'Cause I really need somebody
Tell me your that somebody

Overall Meaning

The song "The Lover That You Are" by Moloko/Pulse is about a woman who is expressing her attraction to a man and the dilemma she faces in admitting her feelings. The song is upbeat and has an electro-dance vibe to it. The lyrics suggest that the woman has been watching the man for a while, and she sees him as someone she can connect with. She sings, "Boy, I been watching you like a hawk in the sky that flies, cause you were my prey." She knows she is attracted to him, but is unsure if the feeling is mutual. She mentions that she is holding back a secret from him, and if she reveals it, he can't tell anyone.

The chorus of the song talks about how much she needs somebody and wants to know if he's the right person for her. The lyrics say, "Is it my goal, is it your goal, sometimes I'm goody-goody, right now I'm naughty-naughty, say yes or say no, 'cause I really need somebody, tell me you're that somebody." The woman is torn between her desire to have someone in her life and the fear of being vulnerable and getting hurt.

Overall, the song's theme is about taking risks and being open to new experiences. It's a fun and catchy tune that has an irresistible beat and clever lyrics that will get stuck in your head.

Line by Line Meaning

Dirty South, can y'all really feel me
Asking listeners from different regions whether they can relate or connect to the song

Boy, I been watching you like a hawk in the sky, that flies, cause you were my prey (my prey)
Admiring someone while hinting at the idea of pursuing them

Boy, I promise you if we keep bumpin' heads, I know that one of these days (days), we goin' hook it up while we talk on the phone
Anticipating a future relationship with someone she keeps bumping into

But see, I don't know if that's good, I been holding back this secret from you, I probably shouldn't tell it but
Having doubts about revealing something she's been keeping to herself

If I, if I let you know, you can't tell nobody, I'm talking 'bout nobody, are you responsible
Asking the person to keep the secret and reminding them to be trustworthy

Boy I gotta watch my back, 'cause I'm not just anybody, Is it my goal, is it your goal, Sometimes I'm goody-goody, Right now I'm naughty naughty
Acknowledging she has to be careful because she's not just anyone, sometimes she's good and sometimes she's not

Say yes or say no, 'Cause I really need somebody, Tell me you're that somebody
Expressing her strong desire to be with someone and asking if that person could be the one

Baby girl, I'm the man from the big VA, Don't you come play round my way, And listen to what I gotta say, Timbaland
Introducing himself as Timbaland and warning the girl not to mess around

Better known as Aaliyah, Give me hives, corns, and high fevers, Make the playa haters believe us
Mentioning Aaliyah and how they make the haters believe in them

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Stephen Garrett, Timothy Mosley

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