The Lovers
Alexander O'Neal
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Ooh...ooh...ooh...yeah It seems the lovers win every time You must hold on to the love that you find In the world of mass confusion one thing I find It seems the lovers win every time You must abide by the Golden Rule Do unto others as they do unto you ‘Cause what goes around comes around, hear what I say Why look tomorrow, if it's here today It seems the lovers win every time You must hold on to the love that you find In the world of mass confusion one thing I find It seems the lovers win every time My love's getting stronger every day I keep the feeling {The feeling} in the love we make If you worry ‘bout your feelings, they'll be fine ‘Cause I'm a lover, baby {A lover}, I won't let you go So baby, don't let people interfere Just come on and love me your way ‘Cause there's nothing better than to know That you are my lover {Perfect lover} Oh...oh...oh... I really wanna be your lover, girl Oh... I really wanna be your lover It seems the lovers win every time You must hold on to the love that you find In the world of mass confusion one thing I find It seems the lovers win every time I really wanna be your lover, girl I really wanna be your lover Don't you know the lovers, the lovers win every time You must hold on to the love that you find In the world of mass confusion one thing I find It seems the lovers win every time I really wanna be, I really wanna be your lover (Wanna be your lover) I really wanna be, I really wanna be your lover (Hey, hey, hey, yeah) I really wanna be, I really wanna be your lover (Here with me, girl) I really wanna be, I really wanna be your lover (Oh...oh...oh...) The lovers win every time You must hold on to, yeah, the love that you find In the world of mass confusion one thing I find It seems the lovers win every time, oh, baby I really wanna be, I really wanna be your lover (I got to be, babe) I really wanna be, I really wanna be your lover (Want to be your number) I really wanna be, I really wanna be your lover (Oh...oh...love you, girl) I really wanna be, I really wanna be your lover (Oh...oh...oh...) I really wanna be, I really wanna be your lover (I wanna be your lover) I really wanna be, I really wanna be your lover (Got to be your lover) I really wanna be, I really wanna be your lover (I wanna be your man) I really wanna be, I really wanna be your lover (Hey...lady)
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Written by: JAMES HARRIS III, JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, TERRY LEWIS
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Label Classification"The Lovers" by Alexander O'Neal was released under the Tabu Records label. Tabu Records was known for producing some of the most influential and innovative R&B and soul music of its time from the mid-'70s to the early '90s.
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Album InformationThe song "The Lovers" is part of Alexander O'Neal's self-titled debut solo album which was released in 1985.
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Chart Performance"The Lovers" was a successful single for O'Neal, reaching number 44 on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number 28 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Song's CreatorsThe song was produced by the famous songwriting and producing duo Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. They have worked with numerous popular artists including Janet Jackson and Mariah Carey.
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Song Genre"The Lovers" fits into the musical genres of R&B and soul music.
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Video ContentIn the music video for "The Lovers", O'Neal can be seen performing with a band in what appears to be a swanky, candle-lit, late-night setting.
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Songwriting"The Lovers" was written by the aforementioned producers, Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis. They were well-known for crafting a blend of funk, soul, disco, and dance music for the artists they worked with.
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Famous LineOne of the most memorable lines from "The Lovers" is, "Lovers hold on to everything, And lovers hold on to anything."
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Notable PerformancesO'Neal often performed "The Lovers" during his concerts, showcasing his powerful and emotive vocal performance.
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Subsequent AlbumsAfter the success of his debut album which included "The Lovers", Alexander O'Neal went on to release more than nine additional albums over his career.
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