Lover Man
The Miles Davis / Tadd Dameron Quintet Lyrics
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I long to try something I 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 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
Then whisper sweet
Little things in my ear
Hugging and a-kissing
Oh, what I've been missing
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
The song "Lover Man" is a lament of loneliness and longing for a lover. The lyrics reveal a deep desire for intimacy and affection that the singer has yet to experience. The opening lines express the singer’s melancholy mood, which they can’t explain, followed by their craving for something new and exciting in their life. This is further emphasized by the lines, "Never had no kissin'; Oh, what I've been missin'."
The second verse continues to paint a picture of the singer's isolation, as they describe the cold night and their longing to have someone they can call their own. The line “Got a moon above me but no one to love me” is particularly poignant in emphasizing their loneliness. The singer then speaks of the thrill of romance, hoping that someday they’ll meet their lover and experience the love and intimacy they’ve been longing for. The final verse describes the singer's hopes for the future, imagining the day when they finally meet their lover, and they can finally experience the touch, embrace, and affection that they've never had before.
Overall, the lyrics of "Lover Man" convey a strong sense of loneliness and yearning for a deep connection and love. It speaks to the human experience of longing for a partner who can offer comfort and solace in difficult times.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad
I am experiencing an unexplainable feeling of sadness
I long to try something I never had
I have an intense desire to attempt something that is entirely new to me
Never had no kissin'
I have never experienced the act of kissing
Oh, what I've been missin'
I am lacking a significant aspect of romantic relationships
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I am looking for my soulmate and questioning where they might be
The night is cold and I'm so alone
I am currently feeling isolated as the night is cold and I have nobody with whom I can spend my time
I'd give my soul just to call you my own
I would make a significant sacrifice if it meant that I could have you as mine
Got a moon above me
The only company I have is the moon above me
But no one to love me
I do not have anyone in my life who loves me
I've heard it said
There is a common belief that
That the thrill of romance
The excitement of being in love
Can be like a heavenly dream
Is an experience that can be incredibly enjoyable
I go to bed with a prayer
Every night I pray
That you'll make love to me
That I will have the opportunity to be intimate with you
Strange as it seems
Although it may seem unconventional
Someday we'll meet
At some point in the future, we will encounter each other
And you'll dry all my tears
You will have the ability to make my sorrows go away
Then whisper sweet
Speak tender and kind words to me
Little things in my ear
Share intimate and affectionate language with me
Hugging and a-kissing
Embracing and sharing kisses
Oh, what I've been missing
I am yearning for this type of physical and emotional connection
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I am still looking for my soulmate and want to know where they are
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., S.A. MUSIC
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, TED KOEHLER
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Roland Hermann Wyser
Thank you very much my friend.