How Can We Be Lovers
Michael Bolton
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How can we be lovers if we can't be friends? How can we start over when the fighting never ends? Baby, how can we make love if we can't make amends? How can we be lovers if we can't be, can't be friends? Look at us now, look at us, baby Still tryin' to work it out never get it right We must be fools, we must be crazy Whoa, Whoa, when there's no communication Whoa, whoa, it's a no win situation How can we be lovers if we can't be friends? How can we start over when the fighting never ends? Baby, how can we make love if we can't make amends? Tell me how can we be lovers if can't be friends? We lie awake, this wall between us We're just not talkin', we got so much to say Let's break these chains, our love can free us Whoa, whoa, ain't it time we started trying Whoa, whoa, gotta stop this love from dying How can we be lovers if we can't be friends? How can we start over when the fighting never ends? Baby, how can we make love if we can't make amends? Tell me how can we be lovers if can't be friends? Baby, love is tough but we can make it Baby, times are rough but we can make it We can work it out How can we be lovers if we can't be friends? How can we start over if the fighting never ends? Baby, how can we make love if we can't make amends? Tell me how can we be lovers if can't be, can't be friends? How can we be lovers if we can't be friends? How can we start over if the fighting never ends? Baby, how can we make love if we can't make amends? Tell me how can we be lovers if can't be, can't be friends?
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Written by: MICHAEL BOLTON, DIANE WARREN, DESMOND CHILD
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Realsongs
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12 facts about this song
Song Release"How Can We Be Lovers" is a song by American singer Michael Bolton. It was released as a single in 1990.
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AlbumThe song is part of Bolton's sixth studio album titled "Soul Provider" which was released in 1989.
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart, making it one of Bolton's most successful singles.
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Songwriters"How Can We Be Lovers" was co-written by Michael Bolton, Diane Warren and Desmond Child.
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PopularityThe song continues to be popular and is frequently played on adult contemporary radio stations.
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Music VideoThe music video for "How Can We Be Lovers" features Bolton performing the song on a staged set with dancers and musicians.
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GenreThe song falls into the pop rock and soft rock genres.
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Notable LyricsOne notable lyric from the song is "How can we be lovers if we can't be friends? How can we start over when the fighting never ends?"
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ControversyThe song has been subject to criticism due to its clear difference in tone and style from Bolton's usual ballads, but it still retains a strong fan base.
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Live PerformancesBolton has performed "How Can We Be Lovers" live many times, often using it as a crowd-pleaser during concerts.
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CertificationsIn 1990, the song was certified Gold by the Australian Recording Industry Association (ARIA).
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Commercial UseThe song has been featured in various TV shows and commercials due to its popularity and catchy tune.
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