Lover Man
Vaughan Sarah Lyrics

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I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad
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

Got a moon above me
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Lover Man" by Sarah Vaughan represent a longing for love and emotional intimacy. The opening lines reveal a deep sense of sadness and an unfulfilled desire to try new things. The singer expresses her wish for a romantic relationship as she has never had the experience of kissing someone or being in love. She yearns for a special connection with a lover and seems lost without them. The repeated line, 'Lover man, oh, where can you be?', represents her search for someone to fill the void in her heart and her sadness at not finding that person yet.

In the next verse, the lyrics reveal the singer's vulnerability and desperation. She feels lonely and cold, wishing for someone to hold and call her own. The moon above her represents the solitude and emptiness she feels. The chorus, 'Lover man, where can you be?' further emphasizes her need for someone to love her and make her feel wanted. The lyrics reflect the feeling that a romantic relationship can have a transformative power, bringing joy and happiness to one's life.

The final verse speaks to the hope that someday the singer will find the love she is looking for. The lyrics express faith that someday she will meet someone who will make all her tears disappear and whisper sweet nothings in her ear. The lyrics express a hope that, someday, she will experience all the things she has missed, including hugging and kissing. Overall, the lyrics convey a sense of longing and desperation, but also hope that the singer will find the love she craves.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad
I'm not sure of the reason, but I'm feeling really down.

I long to try something I've never had
I have a strong desire to experience something new.

Never had no kissin'
I've never been kissed before.

Oh, what I've been missin'
I've been missing out on something really special.

Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I'm searching for my love and wondering where he is.

The night is so cold and I'm so alone
I'm feeling really lonely on this cold night.

I'd give my soul just to call you my own
I would give up anything to have you as my own.

Got a moon above me
There's a beautiful moon in the sky.

But no one to love me
But I don't have anyone to share it with.

Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I'm still searching for my love and wondering where he is.

I've heard it said
I've been told before.

That the thrill of romance
That the excitement of being in love.

Can be like a heavenly dream
Can be like a wonderful dream come true.

I go to bed with a prayer
I go to sleep and pray.

That you'll make love to me
That you'll choose to be with me romantically.

Strange as it seems
It might sound unusual to some people.

Someday we'll meet
One day we will finally find each other.

And you'll dry all my tears
You'll comfort me when I'm sad and make everything better.

And whisper sweet
You'll say sweet and loving things to me.

Little things in my ear
You'll whisper them close to my ear.

A-hugging and a-kissing
We'll embrace and kiss each other.

Ooh, what we've been missing
We've been missing out on all the wonderful things that come with love.

Lover man, oh, where can you be?
I'm still searching and waiting for you, my love.

Lover man, where can you be
I'm still searching for you, my love.

Lyrics © S.A. MUSIC, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, MUSIC.INFO FINLAND OY, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Harold Arlen, Ted Koehler

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I don't know why but I'm feeling so sad
I long to try something I never had
Never had no kissing
Oh, what I've been missing
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
Got a moon above me
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 we've been missing
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 we've been missing
Lover man, oh, where can you be