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Ron Carter feat. Eric Dolphy & Mal Waldron Lyrics
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I long to try something I've never had
Never had no kissin', oh, what I've been missin'
Lover man, oh, where can you be
The night is cold and I'm so all alone
I'd give my soul just to call you my own
Got a moon above me, but there's no one to love me
I've heard it said
That the thrill of romance can be
Like a heavenly dream
I go to bed with a prayer
That you'll make love to me
Strange as it seems
Someday we'll meet
And you'll dry all my tears
Then whisper sweet little things in my ears
Huggin' and a-kissin'
Oh, what I've been missin'
Lover man oh where can you be
Oh, what I've been missin'
Lover man, oh, where can you be
The song “Lover Man” has been interpreted by numerous artists ever since the jazz standard was first written in 1941. Ron Carter’s version, “Oh,” carries the same emotional depth as the original, expressed through Carter’s smooth bass playing and the delicate arrangement of the song. The lyrics reveal the feelings of someone yearning for a lover whom they have never met. The opening line, “I don't know why, but I'm feeling so sad,” sets the tone of melancholy and longing that is carried throughout the song. The singer of the song wishes to experience something new, the feeling of being kissed, something she has never had before.
The song’s refrain, “Lover man, oh, where can you be,” alludes to the singer’s desire to be with someone who she has never met. Despite the coldness of the night and the emptiness she feels inside, she is hopeful that someday she will meet her lover who will wipe away her tears and give her the love she craves. The closing lines, “Huggin' and a-kissin', oh, what I've been missin'/ Lover man oh where can you be,” emphasize the missing piece in her life and the yearning for love.
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Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why, but I'm feeling so sad
My emotions are overwhelming me, and I'm not entirely sure why.
I long to try something I've never had
I have a strong desire to experience something new and exciting.
Never had no kissin', oh, what I've been missin'
I have never experienced true intimacy with another person, and I yearn for it deeply.
Lover man, oh, where can you be
I am searching for a man who can fulfill my needs and desires and provide the love and companionship I crave.
The night is cold and I'm so all alone
I am feeling lonely and isolated, and the darkness of night only intensifies this feeling.
I'd give my soul just to call you my own
I am willing to give up anything and everything to be able to claim you as my own.
Got a moon above me, but there's no one to love me
Despite the beautiful moonlit night, I feel empty and alone without someone to share it with.
I've heard it said
That the thrill of romance can be
Like a heavenly dream
I have heard that love can be an incredible experience, almost like a dream come true.
I go to bed with a prayer
That you'll make love to me
Strange as it seems
I pray every night that the man I am searching for will find me, and that we will experience passion and intimacy together, even though this may seem strange.
Someday we'll meet
And you'll dry all my tears
Then whisper sweet little things in my ears
I believe that someday, we will find each other, and when we do, you will provide me with the emotional support and love I need. You will say all the tender, loving things I have longed to hear.
Huggin' and a-kissin'
Oh, what I've been missin'
Physical touch and affection are the things that I miss most, and I long for someone to hold and kiss me.
Lover man oh where can you be
Oh, what I've been missin'
Lover man, oh, where can you be
Finding the right partner to share my life with has become an all-consuming obsession, and I continue to search for the love and companionship I so desperately need.
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LORENZ HART, RICHARD RODGERS
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