Loverman
Nick Cave
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There's a devil waiting outside your door (How much longer?) There's a devil waiting outside your door And he's bucking and braying and pawing at the floor And he's howling with pain and crawling up the walls, oh yeah There's a devil waiting outside your door He's weak with evil and broken by the world He's shouting your name and he's asking for more, give him more, give him more There's a devil waiting outside your door, oh yeah Loverman! Since the world began Forever, amen till end of time Take off that dress I'm coming down, I'm your loverman 'Cause I am what I am, what I am, what I am L is for love, baby O is for only you that I do V is for loving virtually all that you are E is for loving almost everything that you do R is for rape me and M is for murder me and A is for answering all of my prayers N is for knowing your loverman's going to Be the answer to all of yours Loverman! Till the bitter end While empires burn down forever and ever And ever and ever amen, I'm your loverman So help me, baby so help me 'Cause I am what I am, what I am what I am, what I am I'll be your loverman! There's a devil crawling along your floor There's a devil crawling along your floor With a trembling heart, he's come through the door With his strain and sex and his jumping paw, oh yeah There's a devil crawling along your floor And he's old and he's stupid and He's hungry and he's sore And he's lame and he's blind And he's dirty and he's poor Give him more, give him more, give him more, give him more, give him more, give him more There's a devil crawling along your floor, oh yeah Loverman! Now here I stand, forever amen 'Cause I am what I am, what I am, what I am, what I am Forgive me baby, my hands are tied And I got no choice, no I got no choice at all I'll say it again L is for love and O is for o yes I do V is for virtue, so I ain't gonna hurt you E is for even if you want me to R is for render unto me, baby M is for that which is mine and A is for any old how, darling and N is for any old time I'll be your loverman! I got a master plan To take off your dress and be your man Seize the throne, seize the mantle Seize the crown 'cause I am what I am, what I am, what I am, what I am Your loverman! There's a devil lying by your side You might think he's asleep But look at his eyes He wants you, baby, to be his bride There's a devil lying by your side, oh yeah Oh he's a loverman! Oh he's a loverman! Can you comphrend 'Cause I am what I am, what I am, what I am, what I am, what I am, what I am, what I am 'Cause he's a loverman! A real loverman! A real loverman!
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Written by: Nicholas Edward Cave
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10 facts about this song
Production FactsNick Cave and The Bad Seeds recorded "Loverman" for their 1994 album, "Let Love In". It was released by the record label, Mute Records.
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Song Meaning"Loverman" is a dark, erotic song, like many of Nick Cave's works. It portrays a narrator’s uncontrollable and destructive desire towards his lover.
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InfluencesThe song has likely influences from blues and gothic genres, as these are styles that Nick Cave frequently incorporates into his music.
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Other Artists' PerformanceThe heavy metal band Metallica covered "Loverman" on their 1998 album "Garage Inc.". It was also covered by Martin Gore of Depeche Mode for his solo EP "Counterfeit2".
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PopularityDespite being one of the darker songs by Nick Cave, "Loverman" amassed a significant level of popularity and has been recognized as a fan favorite.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Loverman" portrays a vampiric, masquerade-like setting showcasing Nick's characteristic love for the grotesque and theatrical.
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SongwritingAs with much of his work, Cave’s intricate lyrics in "Loverman" has been celebrated for its poetry and depth. The song features paradoxical lines, adding layers to its meaning.
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Live Performances"Loverman" became a staple in Nick Cave and The Bad Seeds’ live performances, often being played at a faster tempo with extended jamming portions.
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Collaboration"Loverman," like many other Nick Cave songs, is a collaboration with The Bad Seeds, a band of diverse musicians that Cave has consistently worked with throughout his career.
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Album SuccessThe album "Let Love In," which "Loverman" is a part of, is often considered one of Cave’s most successful albums and has been praised for its cohesive theme and sound.
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