Be My Lover Now
Philip Oakey And Georgio Moroder Lyrics
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I've been told
You're the kind of person
I want to hold
You'll never be a picture
I don't care
I've been looking out for you
Everywhere
[Chorus]
Be my lover now
Be my lover now
You make me feel so hot
I want you so
Will I always love you?
I don't know
There may be no tomorrow
Anyway
Let's forget the future
And live today
[Chorus]
I'm tried of trying
Tired of lying
Letting pride get in my way
I'm going to speak true
I really want you
I've got nothing else to say
[Chorus: x2]
I'm tried of trying Tired of lying
Letting pride get in my way
I'm going to speak true
I really want you
I've got nothing else to say
[Chorus: x2]
So if you need somebody
Just let it flow
I'm waiting for your answer
Let me know
I want to be your lover
Right away
If you want me, baby
You've got to say
[Chorus: x3]
The opening lyrics of "Be My Lover Now" express the singer's preference for something out of the ordinary. He or she has been told that their taste is "a little strange." Despite this, they feel drawn to the person they are addressing, stating, "You're the kind of person I want to hold." The singer seems to value substance over style, as they declare that the addressee will never be a picture, but it doesn't matter. They have been searching for this person everywhere and must express their desire.
In the chorus, the singer asks the addressee to be their lover now, emphasizing the immediacy of their feelings. They don't want to wait or play games, they just want to be with this person. The singer acknowledges the intensity of their attraction, saying, "You make me feel so hot, I want you so," but they express uncertainty about whether the feelings will last. There may be no tomorrow, so they suggest forgetting the future and living in the moment.
The final stanza is the most declarative and direct. The singer is tired of trying to hide their feelings or maintain pride, admitting, "I really want you, I've got nothing else to say." They make a final plea to the addressee to let them know if they want to be together, emphasizing that they are ready to start a relationship right away.
Line by Line Meaning
My taste's a little strange, I've been told
People have told me that my preferences are unusual.
You're the kind of person I want to hold
Out of everyone, you are the one I desire to embrace.
You'll never be a picture, I don't care
Your physical appearance is irrelevant to my feelings for you.
I've been looking out for you everywhere
I have been searching for you far and wide.
Be my lover now, be my lover now
I am serious about wanting to start a romantic relationship with you immediately.
You make me feel so hot, I want you so
You ignite a passionate fire within me and I deeply desire you.
Will I always love you? I don't know
I cannot predict the future and how my feelings may evolve, but currently I am enamored with you.
There may be no tomorrow anyway
The future is uncertain, so let us focus on enjoying the present moment.
Let's forget the future and live today
We should not worry about what may happen in the future and instead enjoy the present moment together.
I'm tired of trying, tired of lying
I am exhausted from attempting to conceal my true feelings and intentions.
Letting pride get in my way
My ego has prevented me from being honest and vulnerable with you.
I'm going to speak true, I really want you
I am choosing to be genuine and transparent with you about my strong desire for you.
I've got nothing else to say
My words are simple and straightforward - I want to be with you.
So if you need somebody, just let it flow
If you are seeking companionship, do not hesitate to let me know.
I'm waiting for your answer, let me know
I am eagerly anticipating your response and hoping that you feel the same way about me.
I want to be your lover right away
I do not want to wait any longer, I want to start a romantic relationship with you immediately.
If you want me, baby, you've got to say
I need to hear from you directly if you reciprocate my feelings and are also interested in beginning a relationship.
Be my lover now, be my lover now, be my lover now
I am emphatic and insistent that I want to start a romantic relationship with you immediately.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PHILIP OAKEY
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