Someone to Watch Over Me
Yearning Hearts: Seeking a Guardian in 'Someone to Watch Over Me'
Lyrics
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
There's a somebody the singer eagerly anticipates meeting.
I hope that she
The singer expresses hope regarding the person in question.
Turns out to be
Anticipation that this person will turn out to be significant.
Someone who watch over me
The desired person is expected to be a guardian or protector.
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the woods
Metaphorical expression of feeling lost and vulnerable.
I know I could, could always be good
Recognition of the potential to be a well-behaved individual.
To one who watch over me
Expressing a desire for someone to watch over and care for the singer.
clthough I may not be the man some girls think of
Acknowledging potential insecurities about not meeting conventional standards of attractiveness.
cs handsome
Acceptance of perceived shortcomings in physical appearance.
But to her heart
Despite perceived flaws, expressing a commitment to winning the person's heart.
I'll carry the key
The singer possesses the key to the person's heart, indicating a deep connection.
Won't you tell her please to put on some speed
Requesting the person to hasten their response or attention.
Follow my lead
Asking the person to follow the singer's example or guidance.
Oh how I need
Expressing a strong need for someone to fulfill the role of a protector.
Someone to watch over me
Reiterating the desire for someone to watch over the singer.
Won't you tell her please
A repetition of the request for urgency in the person's response.
To put on some speed
Reiterating the call for the person to act quickly.
Follow my lead
Encouraging the person to follow the singer's lead or direction.
Oh how I need
Emphasizing the significant need for someone to watch over the singer.
Someone to watch over me
Final repetition of the singer's plea for a guardian or protector.
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