Lover Man
Thelonious Monk & Dizzy Gillespie 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 lyrics of Thelonious Monk & Dizzy Gillespie's song Lover Man express the feeling of profound loneliness, longing, and despair. The singer is feeling sad and alone, wishing to find love and companionship. The lyrics suggest that the singer has never experienced affection and is yearning for it desperately. The repeated refrain, "Lover man, oh, where can you be?" reinforces the intensity of this feeling, as the singer looks for someone to fill the void in their life.
The second verse of the song further emphasizes the singer's isolation and desire for love. Despite the presence of a moon above, reflecting the beauty of the night, the singer is still without love. They express the willingness to give their soul to have someone to call their own. The chorus, once again, highlights the desperation, asking where the lover man could be found.
The third verse of the song takes a turn toward the hopeful, with the singer acknowledging that romance can be a blissful experience. The singer shares their desire to find love, hoping that someday they'll meet someone who will dry their tears, whisper sweet nothings in their ear, hug and kiss them. This final verse highlights the vulnerability and deep longing expressed throughout the song.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad
I’m not sure why, but I am feeling deeply unhappy.
I long to try something I never had
I want to experience something entirely new.
Never had no kissin'
I’ve never had the pleasure of kissing someone.
Oh, what I've been missin'
I truly don’t know what I’ve been missing all this while.
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
My heart yearns for the love of someone who understands me — where are you?
The night is cold and I'm so alone
I’m by myself and the cold is creeping in.
I'd give my soul just to call you my own
I’d even give you my life just to be with you.
Got a moon above me
The only company I have is the moon.
But no one to love me
Sadly, there's no one here to love me.
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
Once again I ask, where are you, lover man?
I’ve heard it said
People say that
That the thrill of romance
The excitement of love
Can be like a heavenly dream
Feels just like a dream come true.
I go to bed with a prayer
Every night I pray
That you'll make love to me
That you’ll show me how it feels to be loved.
Strange as it seems
As odd as it may sound.
Someday we'll meet
I believe that one day we will cross paths.
And you'll dry all my tears
When we finally meet, you’ll make all my sadness disappear.
Then whisper sweet
You'll softly say
Little things in my ear
Words that will make everything all right.
Hugging and a-kissing
We’ll hold each other tight, and there will be kissing.
Oh, what I've been missing
I can hardly wait for all the things I’ve missed out on.
Lover man, oh, where can you be?
One more time, I ask, where are you, my lover man?
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., S.A. MUSIC
Written by: HAROLD ARLEN, TED KOEHLER
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