I Wanna Be Your Lover

Bob Dylan · Biograph [1983]

Well, the rainman comes with his magic wand

And the judge says, "Mona can't have no bond."

And the walls collide, Mona cries,

And the rainman leaves in the wolfman's disguise.

I wanna be your lover, baby, I wanna be your man.

I wanna be your lover, baby,

I don't wanna be hers, I wanna be yours.

Well, the undertaker in his midnight suit

Says to the masked man, "Ain't you cute!"

Well, the mask man he gets up on the shelf

And he says, "You ain't so bad yourself."

I wanna be your lover, baby, I wanna be your man.

I wanna be your lover, baby,

I don't wanna be hers, I wanna be yours.

Well, jumpin' Judy can't go no higher.

She had bullets in her eyes, and they fire.

Rasputin he's so dignified,

He touched the back of her head an' he died.

I wanna be your lover, baby, I wanna be your man.

I wanna be your lover, baby,

I don't wanna be hers, I wanna be yours.

Well, Phaedra with her looking glass,

Stretchin' out upon the grass.

She gets all messed up and she faintsÃ‘

That's 'cause she's so obvious and you ain't.

I wanna be your lover, baby, I wanna be your man.

I wanna be your lover, baby,

I don't wanna be hers, I wanna be yours.

I Wanna Be Your Lover

Bob Dylan's 'I Wanna Be Your Lover' stands as a vibrant example of his ability to reinvent his sound across decades. Recorded during a period of significant stylistic exploration, the track showcases Dylan's capacity to blend rock energy with his signature lyrical directness. While often associated with his later catalog, the song reflects the enduring themes of connection and desire that permeate his extensive body of work. The recording captures the artist's dynamic vocal delivery and rhythmic sensibility, offering listeners a glimpse into his evolving musical identity. As part of a vast discography that spans folk, rock, and country influences, this track remains a testament to Dylan's prolific creativity and his lasting impact on popular music.