I Wanna Be Your Lover

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About I Wanna Be Your Lover

"I Wanna Be Your Lover" is a song by American recording artist Prince. It was released on August 24, 1979 as the lead single from his second album, Prince. The song was Prince's first major hit single in the United States, reaching number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 on January 26, 1980, holding the number 11 position for two weeks, and peaking at number one on the Billboard Hot Soul Singles chart for two weeks.


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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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Prince

Prince Rogers Nelson (born June 7, 1958 - found dead in his home April 21, 2016. He died of an accidental overdose of the drug fentanyl), was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota, United States. Known by his mononym Prince, he was an American singer-songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and actor. He produced ten platinum albums and thirty Top 40 singles during his career. He wrote several hundred songs plus produced and recorded his own music for his own music label. Prince had a wide vocal range and was known for his flamboyant stage presence and costumes. His releases sold over 100 million copies worldwide. He won seven Grammy Awards, a Golden Globe, and an Academy Award. He was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame in 2004, the first year he was eligible. Ro… more »

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Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson

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14 facts about this song

Release Date
"I Wanna Be Your Lover" was released on August 24, 1979.
Album
The song is from Prince's second studio album named "Prince."
Chart Performance
This 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.
Music Genre
This song is categorized as a blend of Funk, R&B, Post-Disco, and Pop.
Writing and Production
The song was written, composed, and produced by Prince, showcasing his talent as a solo artist.
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.
Instrumentation
Prince played all the instruments featured in the song, demonstrating his versatility and skill as a musician.
Award Nomination
In 1980, the song was nominated for the American Music Award for Favorite Soul/R&B Single.
Popularity
Even today, this classic Prince track is widely loved by fans and is still frequently played on the radio worldwide.
Music Video
The music video is notable for its simplicity, featuring Prince and his band performing the song on stage against a white background.
Lyrics
The song’s lyrics express Prince's desire to be everything his lover wants: her friend, brother, sister, and lover.
Reprise
The song had a reprise version released on the same album.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered "I Wanna Be Your Lover", including musicians like Corinne Bailey Rae and Jordan Knight.
Live performances
Prince 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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