I Don't Want a Lover
Texas
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I don't want a lover I just need a friend I don't want a lover I just need a friend You can't just leave me To face life on my own I know you don't love me no more I knew this day it would come Even when it cuts so deep It's true I still want you But the harder I try The more I seem to lose I don't want a lover I just need a friend I've had time to recover Now that I know it wasn't love It's always a different story When it's me who's in the wrong But you can't have it all Cause I'm the one who's strong I've already been burnt before Once but never again I know the time will come That's when you need me then I don't want a lover I just need a friend I've had time to recover Now that I know it wasn't love I don't want a lover I just need a prayer I know you never cared Now that I know it wasn't love You don't even care About what I'm saying You don't even think What you're doing All you see is what you want it to be But in there there's just no room for me I don't want a lover I just need a friend I've had time to recover Now that I know it wasn't love You don't even care About what I'm saying You don't even think What you're doing All you see is what you want it to be But in there, there's just no room for me I don't want a lover I just need a prayer I know you never cared Now that I know it wasn't love I don't want a lover I just need a prayer I know you never cared Now that I know it wasn't love
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Written by: John McElhone, Sharleen Eeugene Spiteri
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10 facts about this song
Release Details"I Don't Want a Lover" is the debut single recorded and released by Scottish band Texas. It announced the group's arrival in the music scene back in 1989.
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Chart PerformanceThe track was a significant success, peaking at #8 on the UK Singles Chart and remaining in the top 100 for 12 weeks. It also made an impressive mark internationally, reaching the top 10 in Ireland, Norway and Belgium whilst breaking into the top 40 in several other European countries.
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Album AppearanceThis song marks its appearance on the band's debut studio album "Southside" which was released in the same year.
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Re-release Details"I Don't Want a Lover" was re-released in a reworked version in 2001. This version, however, didn't match the success of the original and reached only #16 on the UK charts.
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Song CompositionMusically, the song features a prominent slide guitar part, played by Ally McErlaine, setting a distinctive tone that would become Texas's signature sound. Its style combines elements of rock and country, a rarity in the UK charts at the time.
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Meaning of the SongDespite its title, the song is not about rejecting the idea of a romantic partner. References to a 'lover' in the song actually relate to the idea of love causing pain or heartbreak.
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Enduring Popularity"I Don't Want a Lover" remains one of Texas' most popular songs and the band still performs it in their live sets till date.
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Music VideoThe music video for the song involves the band performing in a desert landscape amidst powerful winds, reinforcing the track's connections to the American south.
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Critical ReceptionThe track received positive reviews from music critics, with many praising its distinctive sound, singer Sharleen Spiteri's vocal performance, and the band's song-writing skills.
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Introduction OnstageDuring live performances, lead singer Sharleen Spiteri often introduces the song as the one that 'started it all' for the band, acknowledging its importa+rnce in the band's history.
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