I Wanna Be Your Lover [Live/Alone]

Prince · One Nite Alone...Live! [2002]

I ain't got no money

I ain't like those other guys you hang around

And it's kinda funny

But they always seem to let you down

And I get discouraged

Cause I never see you anymore

And I need your love, babe (yeah)

That's all I'm living for, yeah

I didn't wanna pressure you, baby

But all I ever wanted to do

I wanna be your lover

I wanna be the only one that makes you come running

I wanna be your lover

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

I wanna be your brother

I wanna be your mother and your sister too

There ain't no other

That can do the things that I'll do to you

And I get discouraged

Cause you treat me just like a child

And they say I'm so shy, yeah

But with you I just go wild

I didn't wanna pressure you, baby (no)

But all I ever wanted to do

I wanna be your lover

I wanna be the only one that makes you come running

I wanna be your lover

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, yeah

I Wanna Be Your Lover [Live/Alone]

Prince's live rendition of 'I Wanna Be Your Lover' captures the electrifying energy of his performance at the 2002 One Nite Alone...Live! concert. Recorded in a raw, unpolished format, the track showcases his signature flamboyant stage presence and dynamic vocal delivery. While the original studio version appeared on his 1987 debut album, this live recording highlights the song's enduring appeal and Prince's ability to reinterpret his material with renewed intensity. The performance reflects the Minneapolis sound's influence on his later work, blending pop sensibilities with rock aggression. As part of his extensive discography, this track remains a testament to his versatility and the enduring power of his early compositions.