I Don't Want A Lover

Texas · The BBC Sessions [2007]

I don't want a lover, I just need a friend

I don't want a lover, I just need a friend



You can't just leave me to face life on my own

I know you don't love me no more, I knew this day it would come

Even when it cuts so deep, it's true I still want you

But the harder I try, the more I seem to lose



I don't want a lover, I just need a friend

I've had time to recover, now that I know it wasn't love



It's always a different story when it's me who's in the wrong

But you can't have it all cause I'm the one who's strong

I've already been burnt before, once but never again

I know the time will come, that's when you'll need me then



I don't want a lover, I just need a friend

I've had time to recover, now that I know it wasn't love

I don't want a lover, I just need a prayer

I know you never cared, now that I know it wasn't love



You don't even care about what I'm saying

You don't even think what you're doing

All you see is what you want it to be

But in there there's just no room for me, yeah



(Piano solo)



I don't want a lover, I just need a friend

I've had time to recover, now that I know it wasn't love

You don't even care about what I'm saying

You don't even think what you're doing

All you see is what you want it to be

There's just no room in there for me

I don't want a lover, I just need a friend

I've had time to recover, now that I know it wasn't love

I don't want a lover, I just need a prayer

I know you never cared, now that I know it wasn't love.

I Don't Want A Lover

Released in 1991, I Don't Want A Lover stands as a defining track in the discography of the British rock band Texas. Written by lead singer Sharleen Spiteri, the song captures the band's signature blend of soulful rock and pop sensibilities that propelled them to international prominence. The recording features a driving rhythm section and Spiteri's emotive vocals, exploring themes of independence and the complexities of romantic commitment. As a staple of their early work, the track remains a fan favorite and a key component of their live performances. It exemplifies the group's ability to craft enduring melodies that resonate across generations, securing their place within the landscape of 1990s alternative rock.