Someone to Watch over Me
Seeking Love's Guardian: "Someone to Watch over Me
Lyrics
There's a saying old says that love is blind
There is a common saying that suggests love is not influenced by physical appearances.
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
People are often advised that if they actively search for love, they will eventually find it.
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
The speaker expresses the intention to actively seek a particular person.
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Despite searching extensively, the speaker has not yet found the person in question.
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
The person being sought is a significant and unforgettable part of the speaker's life.
Only man I ever think of with regret
The speaker harbors regret for not being with this person.
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
Expresses a desire to have a connection with the sought person by incorporating his initial into the speaker's monogram.
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
The speaker metaphorically refers to themselves as a lost lamb, seeking guidance and protection.
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
There is a specific person the speaker yearns to meet.
I hope that he turns out to be
The speaker expresses hope that the person they long to see will meet their expectations.
Someone who'll watch over me
The speaker desires someone who will protect and care for them.
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
The speaker likens themselves to a lost lamb in a metaphorical forest.
I know I could always be good
Despite being lost, the speaker believes they can behave well and be deserving of care.
Someone who'll watch over me
Reiterates the desire for someone to watch over and protect the speaker.
Although he may not be the man some
Acknowledges that the sought-after person may not fit conventional standards of handsomeness.
Girls think of as handsome
Highlights that external attractiveness is not the primary consideration for the speaker.
To my heart he carries the key
Emphasizes the emotional connection and significance of the sought person to the speaker's heart.
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Requests the sought person to hasten their approach and acknowledges the urgency of the situation.
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Asks the person to follow the speaker's lead, expressing a deep need for their presence.
Someone to watch over me
The speaker reiterates the longing for someone to watch over them, emphasizing the need for protection and care.
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