Got To Be A Lover Lyrics
Billy Idol
Lyrics
Have i told you
lately that i love you
if i didn't, darlin',
you see, i'm so sorry.
didn't i reach out
and hold you
in these lovin' arms
well, if i didn't, oh baby.
well, i'm so sorry
When i realized that you need love too,
gonna spend my life makin' love to you.
got to be a lover.
have mercy.
forgot to be a lover, babe. (have mercy)
forgot to be a lover. (have mercy)
forgot to be a lover.
make it on through to you somehow. (have mercy, baby)
got to be a lover, babe (forgot to be a lover)
woo! woo!
Well, did i ask you
yes would you come and share
oh, share
oh, the burden and the task
that's at love's command
didn't i say
all those lovin' special things
that you long to hear
to show how much i care
Well, when i realize
that you need love too,
gonna spend my life
makin' love to you
forgot to be a lover,
have mercy
Well, well, i worked all day
hard as i can,
worked all night, didn't make me a man.
(forgot to be a lover)
have mercy, oo,
When i realized
that you need love too,
gonna spend my life
makin' love to you. (forgot to be a lover)
got to be a lover, babe.
oo, mercy (have mercy)
have mercy, baby. (have mercy, baby)
I'm gonna make it on through
to you somehow,
so have mercy. (have mercy. have mercy, baby)
Have i told you,
yes, lately that i love you
if i didn't, oh baby,
yes, i'm so sorry.
ah, but you know i really love you, baby. (love you baby)
i really love you baby (love you baby)
i really need you baby (need you baby)
i really want you baby (want you baby)
When i realized,
that you need love too,
i'm gonna spend my life
makin' love,
makin' love,
makin' love to you.
well, i worked all day
as hard as i can
worked all night,
it didn't make me a man, babe.
(forgot to be a lover) (have mercy)
oo, have mercy baby (have mercy)
have mercy baby (have mercy)
oo, have mercy baby (have mercy baby)
oo, make it on through.
Well, when i realized that you need love too,
i'm gonna spend my life
gotta spend my life makin' love to you.
(got, got to be a lover, have mercy, forgot to be a lover)
Song & Lyrics Facts
Billy Idol's "Got to Be a Lover" was released on his third studio album, Charmed Life, in 1990. The song was co-written by Billy Idol and Steve Stevens, with the rest of the band consisting of Phil Feit (bass), John Taylor (keyboards) and Brian Tichy (drums).
It is an upbeat rock song that speaks about taking risks and embracing love despite potential heartbreak. Lyrically, it encourages listeners to take a chance on romance and not be afraid to experience all life has to offer. The song peaked at number 33 on Billboard's Mainstream Rock chart in 1991.