Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover
Sophie B. Hawkins
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That old dog has chained you up alright Give you everything you need to live inside a twisted cage Sleep beside an empty rage I had a dream I was your hero Damn, I wish I was your lover I'd rock you 'til the daylight comes Make sure you are smiling and warm I am everything Tonight I'll be your mother I'll do such things to ease your pain Free your mind and you won't feel ashamed Oh, oh Open up, I'm gonna get inside I'm gonna fill you up, gonna make you cry This monkey can't stand to see you black and blue I give you something sweet each time you Come inside my jungle book What is it just too good? Don't say you'll stay 'Cause then you'll go away Damn, I wish I was your lover I'd rock you 'til the daylight comes Make sure you are smiling and warm I am everything Tonight I'll be your mother I'll do such things to ease your pain Free your mind and you won't feel ashamed Shucks, for me there is no other You're the only shoe that fits I can't imagine I'll grow out of it Damn, I wish I was your lover (Yeah) If I was your girl, believe me I'd turn on the Rolling Stones We could groove along and feel much better Let me in I could do it forever and ever and ever and ever Give me an hour to kiss you Walk through heaven's door I'm sure We don't need no doctor to feel much better Let me in, oh Forever and ever and ever and ever I sat on the mountainside with peace of mind And I lay by the ocean making love to her with visions clear Walked for days with no one near And I return as chained and bound to you Damn, I wish I was your lover I'd rock you 'til the daylight comes Make sure you are smiling and warm I am everything Tonight I'll be your mother I'll do such things to ease your pain Free your mind and you won't feel ashamed Shucks, for me there is no other You're the only shoe that fits I can't imagine I'll grow out of it Damn, I wish I was your lover I wanna open up, I wanna come inside I wanna fill you up, I wanna make you cry Damn, I wish I was your lover Getting on a subway And I'm coming uptown Damn, I wish I was your lover Standing on the street corner Waiting for my luck to change Damn, I wish I was your lover Feeling like a schoolboy Too shy and too young, oh Damn, I wish I was your lover Tryna open up, I wanna come inside I wanna fill you up, I wanna make you cry Damn, I wish I was your lover Getting on my camel Gonna ride it uptown, ooh Damn, I wish I was your lover
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Written by: Sophie B Hawkins
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12 facts about this song
Song Origin"Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" is a song by American singer Sophie B. Hawkins. It was released in 1992 as the lead single from her debut album, "Tongues and Tails."
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Charts PerformanceThe song reached number five on the Billboard Hot 100 and had significant play on the Adult Contemporary chart, where it reached number two.
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Unique SoundThe track was noted for its unique blend of pop, rock, and soul music, with a syncopated drum rhythm and wistful, emotional lyrics.
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ControversyThe song garnered some controversy due to its suggestive lyrics. A music video, originally featuring Hawkins dressed in only a sheet, was considered too provocative for some outlets and was replaced with a more conservative alternative.
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RecognitionThe track was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Female Pop Vocal Performance in 1993.
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Impact on CareerThe success of the song marked Sophie B. Hawkins as a significant new talent and helped to establish her career.
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Songwriting ProcessSophie B. Hawkins wrote "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" after a break-up, expressing her wish to be with the person she missed.
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Cover VersionsThe song has been covered by several artists and bands, including Spin Doctors and Glee's Heather Morris.
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Popular CultureIt has been used in various films and television shows, including "Community," "The Office," and "The Hot Chick."
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LGBTQ IconAlthough not originally intended to be an LGBTQ anthem, it became a popular choice for cover versions by lesbian and gay artists and was often played in gay clubs, largely due to Hawkins' non-traditional image and later, the singer coming out as bisexual.
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Gendered Lyrics ChangeIn 2003, the song was covered by Elaine Paige on her album "Centre Stage," but with a minor change in lyrics to suit her heterosexual perspective.
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TimelessnessDespite being released in the early ’90s, "Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover" has continued to retain its popularity and remains one of Sophie B. Hawkins' most well-known and appreciated tracks to this day.
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