Be My Lover
The Starlite Singers Lyrics
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For a moment in time
And it seemed everlasting
That you would always be mine
Now you wanna be free
So I'm letting you fly
'Cause I know in my heart babe
Our love will never die
You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
I ain't gonna cry no
And I won't beg you to stay
If you're determined to leave boy
I will not stand in your way
But inevitably
You'll be back again
'Cause you know in your heart babe
Our love will never end, no
You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
I know that you'll be back boy
When your days and your nights get a little bit colder
I know that you'll be right back baby
Oh baby believe me it's only a matter of time, time
You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
You'll always be a part of me
I'm part of you indefinitely
Boy don't you know you can't escape me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
And we'll linger on
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
No way you're never gonna shake me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
The lyrics of this song, Always on My Mind, discuss a relationship that has ended, but one partner still feels strongly attached to the other. The first stanza explains that the relationship seemed everlasting and that the singer thought the person would always be theirs. However, the other person wants to be free, so they are letting them go, although they know the love they shared will never die. In the chorus, the singer repeats that the other person will always be a part of them, and they are part of the other person indefinitely. They cannot escape the singer because they will always be their baby. Finally, the third stanza acknowledges that although they will not beg the other person to stay, they know they will be back because they cannot escape the strength of the love they shared.
The song is bittersweet and poignant, capturing the feeling of intense attachment and heartbreak. It portrays the idea that even though a relationship may end, the love that was shared will never truly go away. The singer is willing to let go of the other person, but they cannot help feeling that they will always belong to them. The message of the song is that true love can never die, even if the relationship ends.
Line by Line Meaning
We were as one babe
We were united and inseparable
For a moment in time
For a short period, we were in complete harmony
And it seemed everlasting
It felt like our love would last forever
That you would always be mine
I believed you would always be by my side
Now you wanna be free
You desire to be liberated and independent
So I'm letting you fly
I am granting you the freedom you seek
'Cause I know in my heart babe
I have confidence in my feelings for you
Our love will never die
Our love will always remain
You'll always be a part of me
You will always be in my heart and mind
I'm part of you indefinitely
My presence in your life will never fade away
Boy don't you know you can't escape me
You cannot move on and forget about me
Ooh darling 'cause you'll always be my baby
You will always be the one I love and care for
And we'll linger on
Our love will continue to exist
Time can't erase a feeling this strong
Our love is too powerful to be forgotten
No way you're never gonna shake me
You cannot make me change my mind
I ain't gonna cry no
I will not shed any tears
And I won't beg you to stay
I will not plead for you to remain with me
If you're determined to leave boy
If you are resolute in your decision to depart
I will not stand in your way
I will not obstruct you or impede your journey
But inevitably
It is certain
You'll be back again
You will return to me
‘Cause you know in your heart babe
You are aware in your heart of the depth of our love
Our love will never end, no
Our love is eternal
I know that you'll be back boy
I am confident that you will return to me
When your days and your nights get a little bit colder
When you feel lonely and in need of warmth and comfort
Oh baby believe me it's only a matter of time, time
You will come back to me, it is just a question of time
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Mariah Carey, Jermaine Dupri, Manuel Lonnie Jr. Seal
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