Someone to Watch over Me
Longing for Love: A Search for the Heart's Guardian
Lyrics
There's a saying old says that love is blind
Love is often described as blind, a traditional saying.
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
Despite the blindness of love, there's an encouragement to actively seek it.
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
The speaker is determined to search for a particular person.
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
The speaker has been searching for this person everywhere without success.
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
This person is the only one the speaker regrets not being with.
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
The speaker wishes to incorporate the person's initial into their monogram, indicating a desire for closeness.
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
The speaker seeks guidance, asking where the shepherd is for this lost lamb, metaphorically expressing a need for protection.
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
The speaker is eagerly anticipating meeting someone special.
I hope that he turns out to be
Expressing hope that the person the speaker is longing to see will turn out to be positive and fulfilling.
Someone who'll watch over me
The speaker desires someone to watch over and protect them.
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
The speaker feels lost and vulnerable, comparing themselves to a little lamb in the woods.
I know I could always be good
Despite being lost, the speaker believes they can be good with the right guidance.
Someone who'll watch over me
Reiterating the need for someone to watch over and care for the speaker.
Although he may not be the man some
Even if the person may not be conventionally handsome, he holds a special place in the speaker's heart.
Girls think of as handsome
Addressing the potential difference in perception of the man's attractiveness.
To my heart he carries the key
The person has the key to the speaker's heart.
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
A plea to the person to hurry and follow the speaker, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Asking the person to follow the speaker's lead and expressing a deep need for their presence.
Someone to watch over me
The speaker emphasizes the ongoing need for someone to watch over them.
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