Lover Man
Sarah Vaughan and Dizzy Gille 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 so cold and I'm so alone
I'd give my soul just to call you my own
But no one to love me
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
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
And whisper sweet
Little things in my ear
A-hugging and a-kissing
Ooh, what we've been missing
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
Lover man, where can
You be
The song "Loverman" by Sarah Vaughan is a classic sad love song that speaks to the longing for a romantic partner. The lyrics convey a sense of desperation and loneliness, as the singer expresses her yearning for love and physical affection. She has never experienced a kiss before and feels like she is missing out on something special. The night is cold and she is alone, with only the moon to keep her company. All she wants is a lover to hold and cherish her.
The second verse further emphasizes the singer's feelings of loneliness and isolation. She prays that her lover will come and make love to her, to ease her pain. She dreams of a romantic encounter where he will hold her close and whisper sweet nothings in her ear. The song ends with the repeated question of where her lover man can be. The repetition of this question emphasizes the singer's desperation and longing.
Overall, "Loverman" is a beautifully sad song that speaks to the human need for love and physical touch. Sarah Vaughan's powerful voice perfectly captures the emotion behind the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad
I'm feeling inexplicably unhappy right now
I long to try something I've never had
I desire to explore new experiences
Never had no kissin'
I've never been kissed before
Oh, what I've been missin'
I've been missing out on a lot
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I'm searching for my lover, where could they be?
The night is so cold and I'm so alone
I feel so isolated in this cold night
I'd give my soul just to call you my own
I'm willing to do anything to have you as my own
Got a moon above me
There's a moon shining up in the sky
But no one to love me
However, there's no one here with me to love
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
My lover, where could you possibly be right now?
I've heard it said
I've been told
That the thrill of romance
That the excitement of love
Can be like a heavenly dream
Can feel like a dream come true
I go to bed with a prayer
As I go to bed, I pray to God
That you'll make love to me
That we'll express our love physically
Strange as it seems
Even though it may sound odd
Someday we'll meet
One day, we'll come across each other
And you'll dry all my tears
You'll console me
And whisper sweet
You'll speak affectionately
Little things in my ear
Whispering loving words in my ear
A-hugging and a-kissing
Embracing and kissing
Ooh, what we've been missing
Expressing how much we have been longing for each other
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
Again, where could you be, my lover?
Lover man, where can
You be
A repetition of the question, emphasizing the search for the lover
Lyrics © EMI Music Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, TED KOEHLER
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