Someone to Watch over Me
Longing for Guardian: The Search Within Lyrics
Lyrics
There's a saying old says that love is blind
Love is often considered to be blind, as per a common saying.
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
Despite the notion that love is blind, there's a belief that if you actively search, you'll find love.
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
The speaker is on a quest to find a specific person they have in mind.
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Despite searching everywhere, the speaker hasn't found the person yet.
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 only man the speaker regrets and thinks about is this person.
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
The speaker desires to include the person's initial in their monogram, indicating a wish for a close connection.
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
The speaker is asking where the protector or guide is for someone like them who feels lost.
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
There's someone the speaker eagerly wants to see.
I hope that he turns out to be
The speaker hopes that the person they are longing to see will turn out to be desirable.
Someone who'll watch over me
The speaker is seeking someone who will take care of and protect them.
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
The speaker likens themselves to a lost lamb in the woods, symbolizing vulnerability.
I know I could always be good
Despite being lost, the speaker believes they can always be good or virtuous.
Someone who'll watch over me
The speaker reiterates the desire for someone to watch over them, emphasizing the need for protection.
Although he may not be the man some
The sought-after person may not fit conventional standards of handsomeness.
Girls think of as handsome
Contrary to societal expectations, the speaker values the person for holding the key to their heart.
To my heart he carries the key
The speaker asks someone to tell the person to hurry and follow their lead.
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
The urgency reflects the speaker's strong need for someone to watch over them.
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
The speaker expresses a longing for guidance and protection.
Someone to watch over me
The repeated plea for someone to watch over the speaker, emphasizing the desire for care and support.
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