Lover
The Ruby Braff George Barnes Quartet Lyrics

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When you held your hand to my heart
Dear you did something grand to my heart
And we played the scene to perfection
Though we didn't have the time to rehearse

Since you took control of my life
You have become the whole of my life
When you are away it's awful

And when you are with me it's worse

Lover, when I'm near you
And I hear you speak my name
Softly in my ear and breathe a flame

Lover, when we're dancing
Keep on glancing in my eyes
Till love's only trancing music dies

All of my future is in you
You're every plan I design
Promise you'll always continue
To be mine

Lover, please be tender
When you're tender fears depart
Lover, I surrender to my heart

Well, I say that the devil is in you
And to resist you I try
But if you didn't continue
I would die

Lover, please be tender
When you're tender fears depart

Lover, I surrender to my heart
To my heart, lover

Overall Meaning

The Ruby Braff George Barnes Quartet's "Lover" is a song that tells the story of a lover who has given complete control of their life to their partner. The song is a romantic ballad that speaks of the power of love to dominate and shape one's life. The ballad speaks of the deep and intense emotions that love can create and the longing that is felt when one is away from the person they love.

The lyrics paint a picture of a world where the lover is everything to the singer. The singer's future, plans, and life revolve around this person. The lyrics convey the intensity of the feelings that come with being in love. The singer talks about the fear of losing the person they love and the desire to always be with them.

The lyrics of "Lover" are romantic and emotional. They create a picture of a world where love is everything. The song is a beautiful expression of the depth of emotion that can arise from being in love.

Line by Line Meaning

When you held your hand to my heart
You made my heart feel wonderful when you touched me

Dear you did something grand to my heart
Your touch made my heart feel exquisite and delightful

And we played the scene to perfection
We acted out the situation flawlessly

Though we didn't have the time to rehearse
We didn't practice beforehand, but it turned out great

Since you took control of my life
You have become the center of my world

You have become the whole of my life
You are everything to me now

When you are away it's awful
I feel terrible when you're not around

And when you are with me it's worse
Being with you makes me want you even more

Lover, when I'm near you
When I'm close to you, my love

And I hear you speak my name
Your voice saying my name sounds sweet to me

Softly in my ear and breathe a flame
When you whisper in my ear, it feels almost passionate