Someone to Watch Over Me
Longing for Love: A Quest for a Special Someone
Lyrics
There's a saying old says that love is blind
Love is often considered blind according to an old saying.
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
Despite the blindness of love, there is a belief that one will find love if actively sought.
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
The speaker is determined to search for a specific person.
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
The speaker is actively looking for the person but hasn't found them yet.
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
The person in question is a significant and unforgettable affair for the speaker.
Only man I ever think of with regret
The only man the speaker regrets, implying a past relationship or encounter.
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
The speaker wants to incorporate the person's initial into their monogram, suggesting a desire for a lasting connection.
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
The speaker seeks guidance, asking where the shepherd is for their lost state.
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
The speaker has a strong longing to see a particular somebody.
I hope that he turns out to be
The speaker expresses hope that this person will turn out to be someone special.
Someone who'll watch over me
The desired person is hoped to become a guardian or protector for the speaker.
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
The speaker describes themselves as a lost lamb in the woods, symbolizing vulnerability.
I know I could always be good
The speaker believes they can always be good with the right guidance.
Someone who'll watch over me
Reiteration of the desire for someone to watch over the speaker.
Although he may not be the man some
The person might not fit society's conventional standards of attractiveness.
Girls think of as handsome
Regardless of outward appearance, the person holds the key to the speaker's heart.
To my heart he carries the key
The speaker asks for the person to hurry and follow, emphasizing the urgency of their need.
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Direct request for the person to follow and to lead the way.
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Expresses a deep need for someone to watch over the speaker.
Someone to watch over me
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