I Wanna Be Your Lover
Prince
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I ain't got no money I ain't like those other guys you hang around It's kinda funny But they always seem to let you down And I get discouraged 'Cause I never see you anymore And I need your love, babe That's all I'm living for, yeah I didn't want to pressure you, baby But all I ever wanted to do I want to be your lover I want to be the only one that makes you come, running I want to be your lover I want to turn you on, turn you out All night long, make you shout Oh, lover, yeah! I want to be the only one you come for I want to be your brother I want to be your mother and your sister, too There ain't no other That can do the things that I'll do to you And I get discouraged 'Cause you treat me just like a child And they say I'm so shy, yeah But with you I just go wild, ooo ooo ooo I didn't want to pressure you, baby, no But all I ever wanted to do I want to be your lover I want to be the only one that makes you come, running I want to be your lover I want to turn you on, turn you out All night long make you shout Oh, lover, yeah! I want to be the only one you come for, yeah
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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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14 facts about this song
Release Date"I Wanna Be Your Lover" was released on August 24, 1979.
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AlbumThe song is from Prince's second studio album named "Prince."
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Chart PerformanceThis track became Prince's first major hit single, and it peaked at No.1 on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart (the precursor to the Hot R&B/Hip-Hop Songs chart). It also peaked at No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
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Music GenreThis song is categorized as a blend of Funk, R&B, Post-Disco, and Pop.
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Writing and ProductionThe song was written, composed, and produced by Prince, showcasing his talent as a solo artist.
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Musical Influences"I Wanna Be Your Lover" is often associated with the Minneapolis sound, a hybrid mix of funk, rock, pop, and new wave that was largely pioneered by Prince.
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InstrumentationPrince played all the instruments featured in the song, demonstrating his versatility and skill as a musician.
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Award NominationIn 1980, the song was nominated for the American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Single.
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PopularityEven today, this classic Prince track is widely loved by fans and is still frequently played on the radio worldwide.
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Music VideoThe music video is notable for its simplicity, featuring Prince and his band performing the song on stage against a white background.
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LyricsThe song’s lyrics express Prince's desire to be everything his lover wants: her friend, brother, sister, and lover.
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RepriseThe song had a reprise version released on the same album.
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Cover VersionsSeveral artists have covered "I Wanna Be Your Lover", including musicians like Corinne Bailey Rae and Jordan Knight.
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Live performancesPrince incorporated "I Wanna Be Your Lover" into many of his live performances, and it was often included in his set lists.
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