Lover
Oscar Peterson / Ray Brown / Ed Thigpen Lyrics
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And high above
The moon was new
And so was love
This eager heart of mine was singing
Lover where can you be
You came at last
Love had its day
You've gone away
This aching heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me
When I remember every little thing
You used to do
I'm so lonely
Every road I walk along
I walk along with you
No wonder I am lonely
The sky is blue
The night is cold
The moon is new
But love is old
And while I'm waiting here
This heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me
When I remember every little thing
You used to do
I grow lonely
Every road I walk along
I walk along with you
No wonder I am lonely
The sky is blue
The night is cold
The moon is new
But love is old
And while I'm waiting here
This heart of mine is singing
Lover come back to me
The lyrics of Oscar Peterson's song "Lover Come Back to Me" evoke an image of a lonely heart yearning for the return of a lost love. The opening lines set the serene and idyllic scene of blue skies and a new moon, in which our protagonist is eager to find their lover. The song progresses with a shift in tone as they revisit memories of the love they shared, and the joy that came with it. Yet, they are now left alone, walking lonely roads with only memories of their love to accompany them. The lovers have parted ways, and our singer's heart is now aching for the return of their lost love.
The continued reference to blue skies, a new moon, and an old love, creates a sense of timelessness that contrasts with the raw emotion of the lyrics. The singer seems to be stuck and unable to move on, with love remaining steadfast and true, unlike the fleeting moon phases. Peterson showcases immense skill in his interpretation of the song, marrying the melody with the intense yet melancholic lyrics of the song. Overall, "Lover Come Back to Me" is an emotional and captivating song that captures the audience with its evocative and insightful lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
The sky was blue
The clear blue sky shone overhead
And high above
Even high up, the sky was still blue
The moon was new
The moon was in its early stages, shining bright
And so was love
The feeling of love was also new, still fresh and exciting
This eager heart of mine was singing
My heart was full of excitement and anticipation
Lover where can you be
I couldn't wait to find my true love and was wondering where they were hiding
You came at last
Finally, my love arrived
Love had its day
We had a wonderful, romantic time together
That day is past
Those beautiful moments of love are now just memories
You've gone away
My love is no longer with me
This aching heart of mine is singing
My heart feels the pain of longing and is expressing it through song
Lover come back to me
I'm begging my lover to return and ease my heartache
When I remember every little thing
Whenever I think of all the sweet moments we shared
You used to do
All the loving things you did for me
I'm so lonely
I feel so alone without you by my side
Every road I walk along
No matter where I go or what I do
I walk along with you
I always have you on my mind and in my heart
No wonder I am lonely
It's understandable that I feel this way given the absence of my love
The sky is blue
The world around me is still beautiful and bright
The night is cold
Even though the night is chilly, my heart burns with passion and love
The moon is new
The moon is still shining brightly, but it doesn't bring the same joy as when I was with my love
But love is old
Love itself is timeless and has been around for ages
And while I'm waiting here
In the meantime, I'm still waiting for my love to return
This heart of mine is singing
My heart continues to ache and sing out for my lover
Lover come back to me
My plea continues for my lover to return and fill the void in my heart
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: OSCAR HAMMERSTEIN, II, OSCAR II HAMMERSTEIN, SIGMUND ROMBERG
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@nicsye12
As a Canadian I am upset that I was never taught about Oscar Peterson in the public school system. He should be a household name in this country as one of the greatest Canadian artists to have ever lived
@JoeLinux2000
He is unquestionably one of the greatest pianists of all time. His only rival is Fredric Chopin. who lived from 1810 -1849.
@grahamlyons8522
One of the few greatest pianists and creative musicians the world has ever seen or heard. It is a SCANDAL that he is not celebrated in the country of his birth.
It makes me so angry.
@eriksnip1243
For all you Canadians out there, Oscar was loved the world over! I hope this recognition will come in Canada!! I love him and miss him RIP Oscar. Erik the Netherlands
@nickvledder
Oh, definitely! His playing is still of a big, positive influence on many people, liking jazz or not that doesn't matter 🙂.
@nozecone
He has certainly been celebrated in Canada, as much as you can expect anyone who is not a pop star or pro athlete to be celebrated. Anyone who knew anything about jazz in Canada knew who Oscar Peterson was.
@josecortesrolembergfilho6783
ICONE ABSOLUTO DO JAZZ, O. Peterson, sempre soube combinar COM MAESTRIA E BRILHO, improvisação melódica e harmonia, que FLUIAM COMO CACHOEIRAS DOS SEUS DEDOS... !!!😅😅😅😅
@peteryeoman8813
Superb,they were all at the height of their powers,always thought it was Oscars best trio.
@stevegrimes5105
Oscar! Ed! Ray! So tightly coordinated, so intimate, such chemistry between all of them. This is brilliant.
@DavidA-ps1qr
Peterson was unique. A natural talent. Proof is, 60 years of performing at the highest level. There wont be another.