33 Best Lover Songs – Songs with Lover in the Title

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What defines a person as a lover?  Well, a lover is a person you are having a romantic relationship with but are not in an official relationship.  Typically a lover would be outside of marriage.  This is because a lover becomes a spouse after marriage.

We are celebrating all lovers with our list of the top lover songs – songs with lover in the title.

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  1. “Lover – First Dance Remix” by Taylor Swift (Pop – 2019)
  2. “Lover” by Taylor Swift (Pop – 2019)
  3. “Lover, Lover” by Jerrod Niemann (Country – 2010)
  4. “Lover” by Paul Hankinson Covers (Pop – 2020)
  5. “Lipstick Lover” by Janelle Monae (R&B – 2023)
  6. “Lover” by G Flip (Pop – 2019)
  7. “Lover” by The National Parks
  8. “Lovers and Friends” by Lil Jon & East Side Boyz, Ludacris (Hip Hop – 2004)
  9. “Send My Love (To Your New Lover)” by Adele (Pop – 2015)
  10. “Lover” by Genevra Munoa (Pop – 2022)
  11. “Lover” by Noah Gundersen (Alternative – 2019)
  12. “Lover” by Water and Salt (Alternative – 2020)
  13. “Lover” by Otto Knows, Dice of Nights, Alex Aris (Dance – 2022)
  14. “Lover” by Matt Corby (Indie Pop – 2023)
  15. “Hey Lover” by The Daughters of Eve (Rock – 1966)
  16. “Lover” by Eneli (Dance – 2021)
  17. “Lovergirl” by Teena Marie (R&B – 1984)
  18. “What Lovers Do” by Maroon 5, SZA (Pop – 2017)
  19. “Lover, You Should’ve Come Over” by Jeff Buckley (Alternative – 1994)
  20. “Hey Lover” by Wabie (Rock – 2019)
  21. “Lover Of Mine” by John Vincent III (Alternative – 2019)
  22. “Lover” by Alter Bridge (Rock – 2013)
  23. “Lover, Please Stay” by Nothing But Thieves (Alternative – 2015)
  24. “Lover Of The Night” by Mumford & Sons (Alternative – 2012)
  25. “Lovers Rock” by Sade (R&B – 2000)

Lover – Taylor Swift
Released in 2019 on the album Lover
Genre: Pop

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Can we always be this close forever and ever?
And ah, take me out, and take me home
You’re my, my, my, my
Lover

Lover, Leaver – Greta Van Fleet
Released in 2018 on the album Anthem Of The Peaceful Army
Genre: Rock

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Lover
Leaver
Taker
Believer

What Lovers Do – Maroon 5 feat. SZA
Released in 2017 on the album Red Pill Blues
Genre: Pop

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh, been wishin’ for you
Ooh, ooh
Tryna do what lovers do ooh

Next, read songs with love in the lyrics.

Lover, Lover – Jerrod Niemann
Released in 2010 on the album Judge Jerrod & The Hung Jury
Genre: Country

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Whoa lover, lover, lover,
You don’t treat me no good no more
Whoa lover, lover, lover,
You don’t treat me no good no more

Lovers And Friends – Lil Jon
Released in 2004 on the album Crunk Juice
Genre: Hip Hop

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Tell me again (Tell me again, my baby)
That we’ll be lovers and friends (Oh, I gotta know baby, oh yeah)

Tender Lover – Babyface
Released in 2001 on the album Tender Lover
Genre: R&B

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Tender lover, girl, I’m so sorry
Well I never meant to hurt you
I never meant to break your heart

Be My Lover – La Bouche
Released in 1996 on the album Sweet Dreams
Genre: Dance

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Go ahead and take your time, boy, you gotta feel secure
Before I make you mine, baby, you have to be sure
You wanna be my lover, wanna be my lover, wanna be my lover

Check out songs containing loving in the lyrics.

Lover, You Should’ve Come Over – Jeff Buckley
Released in 1994 on the album Grace
Genre: Rock

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Lyric Quote:

Will I ever see your sweet return?
Oh, will I ever learn?
Oh-oh, lover, you should’ve come over
‘Cause it’s not too late

Dreamlover – Mariah Carey
Released in 1993 on the album Music Box
Genre: Pop

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Dream lover come rescue me
Take me up, take me down
Take me anywhere you want to, baby now

Damn I Wish I Was Your Lover – Sophie B. Hawkins
Released in 1992 on the album Tongues and Tails
Genre: Pop

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You’re the only shoe that fits
I can’t imagine I’ll grow out of it
Damn, I wish I was your lover, yeah

Friends & Lovers – Gloria Loring, Carl Anderson
Released in 1986 on the album Carl Anderson
Genre: Pop

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

So I’ll be your friend and I’ll be your lover
‘Cause I know in our hearts we agree
We don’t have to be one or the other

Listen to the biggest hits about a wife.

Turbo Lover – Judas Priest
Released in 1986 on the album Turbo
Genre: Rock

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I’m your turbo lover
Tell me there’s no other
I’m your turbo lover
Better run for cover

Part-Time Lover – Stevie Wonder
Released in 1985 on the album In Square Circle

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

But if there’s some emergency
Have a male friend to ask for me
So then she won’t peek its really you my part-time lover

Easy Lover – Philip Bailey & Phil Collins
Released in 1984 on the album Chinese Wall
Genre: R&B

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Easy lover
She’ll get a hold on you believe it
Like no other
Before you know it you’ll be on your knees

Some Kinda Lover – The Whispers
Released in 1984 on the album So Good
Genre: R&B

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

You were not a lover
But you’re willing to give it a try
Some kinda lover
You turned out to be

Penny Lover – Lionel Richie
Released in 1983 on the album Can’t Slow Down
Genre: R&B

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Penny lover, my love’s on fire
Penny lover, you’re my one desire
Tell me baby could this be true

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My Kinda Lover – Billy Squier
Released in 1981 on the album Don’t Say No
Genre: Rock

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I can never doubt you for too long
I can’t see no reason
You’re my kinda lover

This Is for the Lover in You – Shalamar
Released in 1980 on the album Three for Love
Genre: R&B

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

So this is (for the lover in you)
This ring (means I’ll always be true)
This is (how we’ll start love a new)

I Wanna Be Your Lover – Prince
Released in 1979 on the album Prince
Genre: R&B

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

I wanna turn you on, turn you out
All night long, make you shout
Oh, lover, yeah
I wanna be the only one you come for

No Tell Lover – Chicago
Released in 1978 on the album Hot Streets
Genre: Pop Rock

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Every minute is an hour
Every day’s a lonely lifetime
You’re my no tell lover

I Need A Lover – John Mellencamp
Released in 1978 on the album John Cougar
Genre: Rock

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

(I need a lover that won’t drive me crazy)
Some girl that knows the meaning of ah-
Hey hit the highway!

50 Ways To Leave Your Lover – Paul Simon
Released in 1975 on the album Still Crazy After All These Years
Genre: Soft Rock

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

There must be fifty ways
To leave your lover
Fifty ways to leave your lover

In love? Play songs about a darling.

Distant Lover – Marvin Gaye
Released in 1973 on the album Let’s Get It On
Genre: R&B

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Distant lover
(Lover, lover, lover)
Sugar, how can you treat my heart
So mean and cruel

My Lover’s Prayer – Otis Redding
Released in 1966
Genre: R&B

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

Just come on home and help me solve ’em
Then I won’t be missing you, I would keep kissing you
And my lover’s prayer would be all over

Dream Lover – Bobby Darin
Released in 1959
Genre: Rock

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Most Meaningful Lyrics:

A girl (yeah-yeah, yeah)
To call (yeah-yeah, yeah)
My own (yeah-yeah, yeah)
I want a dream lover
So I don’t have to dream alone

Other great Lover songs:

  • Secret Lovers – Atlantic Starr
  • Hey Lover – LL Cool J feat. Boyz II Men
  • A Woman A Lover A Friend – Jackie Wilson
  • Send My Love (To Your New Lover) – Adele
  • For Lovers Only – Maxwell
  • Lover To Lover – Florence + The Machine

If you have a favorite lover song not on our list or want to share, please do so below in the comments.

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