Someone To Watch Over Me
Longing for Love: A Quest in Melody
Lyrics
There's a saying old says that love is blind
Love is often described as blind, according to an old saying.
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
People are frequently advised that if they search, they will find what they are looking for.
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
The speaker is determined to search for a specific person who has been on their mind.
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Despite searching everywhere, the speaker has not yet found the person they are looking for.
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
The person in question is a significant and unforgettable part of the speaker's life.
Only man I ever think of with regret
The speaker only regrets the absence of this person and thinks of them with longing.
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
The speaker wishes to incorporate the initials of this person into their monogram, indicating a desire for a close connection.
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
The speaker seeks guidance, asking where the "shepherd" or protector is for their lost state of being.
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
There is a specific person the speaker eagerly wants to meet.
I hope that he turns out to be
The speaker expresses hope that the person they long to see will turn out to be favorable or desirable.
Someone who'll watch over me
The speaker desires someone who will take care of them and look out for their well-being.
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
Using the metaphor of a little lamb, the speaker emphasizes their vulnerability and need for guidance.
I know I could always be good
The speaker believes they can always be good with the right guidance and protection.
Someone who'll watch over me
Reiteration of the longing for someone to watch over and protect the speaker.
Although he may not be the man some
The person in question may not fit conventional standards of attractiveness according to other people.
Girls think of as handsome
Despite potential physical appearance, the person holds the key to the speaker's heart.
To my heart he carries the key
A request for assistance in urging the person to act quickly or move with speed.
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
The speaker asks the person to follow their lead, emphasizing the urgency of their need for protection.
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Expressing a deep need for someone to watch over and guide them.
Someone to watch over me
The speaker reiterates the core theme of longing for someone to watch over them.
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