My Kinda Lover

Billy Squier

About My Kinda Lover

"My Kinda Lover" is a rock song written and performed by American Hard Rock singer and guitarist Billy Squier. It was the third and final single released from his Triple Platinum 1981 album Don't Say No, following "In the Dark". It peaked at number 45 on the United States Billboard Hot 100, and number 43 on the Cash Box Top 100 chart in early 1982. It also reached number 31 on Billboard's Hot Mainstream Rock Tracks chart. Rapper Eminem sampled My Kinda Lover on his 2014 song Shady XV.  


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You got me runnin' baby
You give me somethin' way beyond revenue
You put the magic in me
I feel the magic when we do what we do
And oh
I can't do without you for too long you're my situation
You're my kinda lover
My kinda lover
My kinda lover
My kinda lover
My kinda lover
My kinda lover

You keep me all together
You take me out whenever I'm lettin' down
You got the motions baby
I got a notion maybe I'll stick around
And oh
I can never doubt you for too long I can't see no reason
You're my kinda lover
My kinda lover
My kinda lover
My kinda lover
My kinda lover
My kinda lover

When you come 'round I never get down, I fly across the floor
I can see you comin' on me and I can't ask for more
Rock me, sock me, baby you got me ridin' to the end
Rake me, shake me, baby you make me, turn me on again

You got my motor racin'
I find my thoughts embracin' your every move
I want to set you reelin'
I want to make you feel the way that I do
And oh
I been thinkin' 'bout you for so long
I don't want to lose ya, you're my kinda lover

My kinda lover
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My kinda lover
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Billy Squier

William Haislip "Billy" Squier (born May 12, 1950) is an American rock musician. Squier had a string of arena rock hits in the 1980s. He is best known for the song "The Stroke" on his 1981 album release Don't Say No. Other hits include "In the Dark", "Rock Me Tonite", "Lonely Is the Night", "My Kinda Lover", "Everybody Wants You", "All Night Long" and "Emotions in Motion". more »

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Written by: WILLIAM SQUIER

Lyrics © Spirit Music Group

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10 facts about this song

Release Date
"My Kinda Lover" was released in 1981, as part of Billy Squier's second studio album titled "Don’t Say No".
Chart Performance
The song peaked at number 31 on the US Billboard Hot 100 in early 1982, becoming one of Squier's five top 40 hits.
Song Composition
Like most of Billy Squier's songs, "My Kinda Lover" falls under the rock genre. It has been particularly classified under hard rock and arena rock.
Album Success
The album "Don't Say No" is Squier's most successful work, with over 3 million copies sold in the United States alone. "My Kinda Lover" played a significant role in that success.
Song Credit
Billy Squier is credited as the sole songwriter for "My Kinda Lover."
Production Team
The song was produced by Reinhold Mack, who has also worked with other rock icons such as Queen and ELO.
Music Video
Although less known, there is a music video for "My Kinda Lover", which features Squier performing the song.
Commercial Use
"My Kinda Lover" has been used in the video game, Grand Theft Auto: Vice City on the fictional in-game radio station, V-Rock.
Cover Versions
While there aren't many cover versions of "My Kinda Lover", a notable one is by the American rock band, Night Ranger.
Legacy
The song has stood the test of time and continues to be appreciated by rock music lovers. It is also frequently included in Billy Squier's concert setlists, demonstrating its enduring popularity.

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