Hey Lover
LL Cool J
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I've been watching you from a far For as long as I can remember You're all a real man could need And could ever ask for This is more than a crush Yeah It was Harlem at the ruckus I saw you with your man, a smiling, huh A coach bag in your hand I was laying in the coupe with my hat turned back We caught eyes for a moment and that was that So I skated off as you strolled off Looking at your legs, god damn, they look so soft (so fine) I gotta take ya from your man, that's my mission If his love is real he's got to handle competition You only knew him five months, (that's right) Besides he drinks too much, and smokes too many blunts And I'll be working out everyday thinkin' about you Looking at my own eyes in the rear view Catching flashbacks of our eye contact Wish I could lay you on your stomach and caress your back I would hold you in my arms and ease your fears I can't believe it, I ain't had a crush in years [Chorus] Hey lover, hey lover This is more than a crush Hey lover, hey lover This is more than a crush, lover Hey lover, this is more than a crush Hey lover, hey lover This is more than a crush I see you at the bus stop waiting every day Your man must think it's safe for you to travel that way And I don't want to violate your relationship So I'll lay back in the cut with a crush that's a trip Still he can't stop me from having daydreams Tongue'n you down with uh, vanilla ice cream Kissing on your thighs in the moonlight Searching you body with my tongue girl all night I wonder one day could it be, (how I wonder) Simple dreams could turn into reality Our love would come down so naturally We would walk down the aisle of destiny Would your man get his hustle on, got your type scared Break your off a little chump change to do your hair It seems to be enough to satisfy your needs But there's a deeper level if you follow our lead, hey lover [Chorus] Last week I saw ya at the mall Standing at the pay phone about to make a call I had a vision it was me on the other end Telling you come by and then you walked in I touched you gently with my hands We talked about traveling the distant lands Escaping all the madness out here in the world Becoming my wife no longer my girl Then you let your dress fall down to the floor (oh yeah) I kissed you softly and you yearned for more We experienced pleasure unparalleled Into an ocean of love we both fell Swimming in the timeless currents of pure bliss Fantasies interchanging with each kiss Undying passion unites our souls Together we swim until the point of no control But, it's a fantasy, you won't come true We never even spoke and your man swears he love you So, I'm gonna keep all these feelings aside, (that's right) Keep my dreams alive until the right time [Chorus] Ain't nothing like a fantasy kid Words up Hey lover, hey lover, hey lover, this is more than a crush Hey lover, hey lover, hey lover, this is more than a crush Hey lover, hey lover, hey lover, this is more than a crush Hey lover, hey lover, hey lover, this is more than a crush Hey lover
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Written by: JAMES BROWN, JAMES TODD SMITH, SAMUEL BARNES
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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12 facts about this song
Artists"Hey Lover" is performed by American rapper LL Cool J and features vocals from American R&B group Boyz II Men.
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Genre LabelingThe song is typically classified under the genres of R&B and hip hop.
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Release Date"Hey Lover" was released on October 31, 1995, as the lead single from LL Cool J's sixth album, "Mr. Smith."
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Album ContributionThis song played a key role in thrusting LL Cool J's album "Mr. Smith" into multi-platinum territory.
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Sample UseIt samples Michael Jackson’s 1980 hit "The Lady in My Life" from his album "Thriller."
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of LL Cool J's most successful songs to date.
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Award Recognition"Hey Lover" won the Grammy Award for Best Rap Solo Performance in 1997.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Hey Lover" was directed by Hype Williams and starred actress Tamala Jones.
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Songwriting CreditsThe song was written by LL Cool J, Rodney Jerkins, and Boyz II Men.
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Collaboration FactThis song is noted as one of the first collaborations between a rapper and an R&B group which helped pave the way for future hip-hop and R&B collaborations.
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Groundbreaking RepresentationWith its romantic theme and incorporation of rap and R&B elements, "Hey Lover" represented a novel and successful fusion of these genres during the mid-90s.
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Social CommentaryThe track also received attention for its narrative style and storytelling capabilities, bringing a new depth to popular music lyrics.
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