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Gene

O Lover

Release date: 29th October 2001

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"O Lover" is a track by Gene, from the album Libertine, released 29th October 2001. Full lyrics are available below.

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Gene

Gene

Lyrics

O Lover

So what's it gonna be?

Hold you like a baby

But then comes whiskey every night

A human punch bag

Easy target

Can nothing stop it?

Every night

I'm sure he's careful

Not to mark you

He's not that stupid

Remember who you are

More than a lover

There is another life for you

They're only broken plates

At least it's not your face

That has to be replaced

And when he talks of faith

It's just a ploy to keep you his

Oh lover, I'm here to tell you

You can do better

And you will soon

You may not know it

Your life has started

I'm here to see a flower

Lush and parted

So what's it gonna be?

Christ, come with me

I'll give you safety, baby

Remember who you are

You're not your mother

There is another life for you

They're only broken plates

At least it's not your face

That has to be replaced

And when he talks of faith

It's just a ploy to keep you his

Oh lover, I'm here to tell you

You can do better

And you will soon

You may not know it

Your life has started

I'm here to see a flower

Lush and parted

Lover, think what you've been through

I know it's useful

Hate's not a virtue

You may not know it

Your life has started

It's time to raise and bloom

Now he's departed

Lover, they're only broken plates

Shame it's not his face

That has to be replaced

And when he talks of faith

It's just a ploy to keep you

Oh lover, I'm here to tell you

You can do better

And you will soon

You may not know it

Your life has started

I'm here to see a flower

Lush and parted

Lover, think what you've been through

I know it's useful

Hate's not a virtue

You may not know it

Your life has started

It's time to raise and bloom

Now he's departed

Lover

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Track details

From Libertine

2001
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Album
Libertine
Libertine
Gene
29th October 2001
Release year
2001
  1. —O Lover
  2. —Walking in the Shallows
  3. —Does He Have a Name?
  4. —From Georgia to Osaka
  5. —Let Me Rest
  6. —A Simple Request
  7. —Somewhere In The World
  8. —Spy in the Clubs
  9. —We'll Get What We Deserve
  10. —You
  11. —Who Said This Is The End?
  12. —Yours for the Taking
  13. —With Love in Mind

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Rising For Sunset
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  9. Argento
  10. As Good As It GetsRising For Sunset
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