In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
I fell in love and I didn't want to do it
'Cause I knew that your love wasn't true
You try to hide that sinister appearance
And the lies whew, those alibis
You give your love to anyone who asks
Yes you do and I know that it's true
But still I care and I want to see you there
When I need, yes indeed, you are
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
I can't resist that very strong urge
Just to have you, dear oh, please come here
Just let me love you, anytime and any place we dare
We'll just let them stare
You want to love everybody and everything you can
You're the typical man
Yet still and all, I'm at your beck and call
When you need, yes indeed, you are
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My love is forbidden, we keep our love hidden
My love is forbidden, we keep our love hidden
My love is forbidden, we keep our love hidden
My love is forbidden, we keep our love hidden
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
I fell in love and I didn't want to do it
'Cause I knew that your love wasn't true
You try to hide that sinister appearance
And the lies whew, those alibis
You give your love to anyone who asks
Yes you do and I know that it's true
But still I care and I want to see you there
When I need, yes indeed, you are
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
I can't resist that very strong urge
Just to have you, dear oh, please come here
Just let me love you, anytime and any place we dare
We'll just let them stare
You want to love everybody and everything you can
You're the typical man
Yet still and all, I'm at your beck and call
When you need, yes indeed, you are
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My love is forbidden, we keep our love hidden
My love is forbidden, we keep our love hidden
My love is forbidden, we keep our love hidden
My love is forbidden, we keep our love hidden
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
My forbidden lover, I don't want no other
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My Forbidden Lover Lyrics as written by Bernard Edwards Nile Rodgers
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