Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover
by Sophie B. Hawkins
What is “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover” really about?
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Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover' by Sophie B. Hawkins is a passionate plea of unrequited love, expressing deep yearning and a desire to provide comfort and love to the object of her affection.
So… what’s this song really about?
Sophie B. Hawkins' song 'Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover' captures a vivid emotional landscape where the singer confesses an intense, all-consuming desire for someone who appears to be in a painful or unfulfilling relationship. Hawkins offers not just romantic love but a nurturing, almost maternal support, promising to 'ease your pain' and 'make sure you are smiling and warm.' The lyrics mingle physical and emotional intimacy, suggesting a deep connection and understanding between the singer and the object of her desire. The song cleverly uses dynamic imagery and metaphors, like comparing the significant other to 'the only shoe that fits,' to convey both a sense of inevitable belonging and a frustration with being held back by circumstances or unreciprocated feelings.
The song also touches on themes of liberation and healing through love. Hawkins envisions an idyllic escape for her beloved, where there's no shame and the pains of the past can be soothed away by her presence. This powerful narrative is not just about love but also about transformation and the deep human desire to be someone's hero, even if just for one night. The intense repetition of desires in the outro emphasizes her relentless longing and the extent she is willing to go to fulfill this role.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What year was 'Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover' by Sophie B. Hawkins released?
The song was released in 1992.
Q: What genre is 'Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover'?
The song blends elements of pop and rock.
Lyrics to “Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover”
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[Chorus]
Damn I wish I was your lover
I'll rock you till the daylight comes
Make sure you are smiling and warm
I am everything
Tonight I'll be your mother
I'll do such things to ease your pain
Free your mind and you won't feel ashamed
Shucks
For me there is no other
You're the only shoe that fits
I can't imagine I'll grow out of it
Damn I wish I was your lover
[Bridge]
If I was your girl believe me
I'd turn on the Rolling Stones
We could groove along and feel much better
Let me in
I could do it forever and ever and ever and ever
Give me an hour to kiss you
Walk through heaven's door I'm sure
We don't need no doctor to feel much better
Let me in
Forever and ever and ever and ever
[Verse 3]
I sat on the mountainside with peace of mind
I lay by the ocean making love to her with visions clear
Walked for days with no one near
And I return as chained and bound to you
[Chorus]
Damn I wish I was your lover
I'll rock you till the daylight comes
Make sure you are smiling and warm
I am everything
Tonight I'll be your mother
I'll do such things to ease your pain
Free your mind and you won't feel ashamed
Shucks
For me there is no other
You're the only shoe that fits
I can't imagine I'll grow out of it
Damn I wish I was your lover
[Outro]
Open up, I wanna gonna come inside
I wanna fill you up, I wanna make you cry
Damn I wish I was your lover
Gettin' on a subway
And I'm comin' uptown
Damn I wish I was your lover
Standin' on a street corner
Waitin' for my luck to change
Damn I wish I was your lover
Feelin' like a schoolboy
Too shy and too young, ohh
Damn I wish I was your lover
Open up, I wanna gonna come inside
I wanna fill you up, I wanna make you cry
Damn I wish I was your lover
Gettin' on my camel
Gonna ride it uptown, oooh
Damn I wish I was your lover
Hangin' around this jungle
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