About the song
“Part Time Lover” by Stevie Wonder is a captivating pop and R&B hit that has resonated with audiences since its release in 1985. This infectious track is featured on Wonder’s album “In Square Circle,” showcasing his versatile talent as a singer, songwriter, and producer.
Written and produced by Stevie Wonder himself, “Part Time Lover” is a tale of forbidden love and hidden affairs, told through Wonder’s soulful vocals and catchy melody. With its upbeat rhythm and memorable hook, the song became an instant favorite among fans and critics alike.
Upon its release, “Part Time Lover” topped the charts, reaching No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 1 on the Billboard R&B Singles chart. Its success solidified Stevie Wonder’s status as one of the most influential artists of his time and earned him critical acclaim and numerous accolades.
The song’s enduring popularity is a testament to its timeless appeal and universal message. Whether it’s played on the radio or on the dance floor, “Part Time Lover” never fails to get people moving and singing along.
For fans of Stevie Wonder and R&B music, “Part Time Lover” remains a cherished favorite. Its infectious energy and memorable melody continue to inspire and entertain listeners of all ages, ensuring its place as a classic of popular music.
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Lirics
Call up, ring once, hang up the phone
To let me know you made it home
Don’t want nothing to be wrong with part-time lover
If she’s with me i’ll blink the lights
To let you know tonight’s the night
For me and you my part-time lover
We are undercover passion on the run
Chasing love up against the sun
We are strangers by day, lovers by night
Knowing it’s so wrong, but feeling so right
If i’m with friends and we should meet
Just pass me by, don’t even speak
Know the word’s “discreet” when part-time lovers
But if there’s some emergency
Have a male friend to ask for me
So then she won’t peek its really you my part-time lover
We are undercover passion on the run
Chasing love up against the sun
We are strangers by day, lovers by night
Knowing it’s so wrong, but feeling so right
We are undercover passion on the run
Chasing love up against the sun
We are strangers by day, lovers by night
Knowing it’s so wrong, but feeling so right
I’ve got something that I must tell
Last night someone rang our doorbell
And it was not you my part-time lover
And then a man called our exchange
But didn’t want to leave his name
I guess that two can play the game
Of part-time lovers
You and me, part-time lovers
But, she and he, part-time lovers