Someone to Watch over Me

Seeking Love's Guardian: The Meaning of "Someone to Watch over Me
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Lyrics

There's a saying old says that love is blind

Love is often perceived to be blind, according to an old saying.

Still were often told, seek and ye shall find

People are frequently advised that if they seek, they will find.

So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind

The singer intends to search for a specific young man they have in mind.

Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet

Despite looking everywhere, the singer hasn't found the person yet.


Hes the big affair I cannot forget

This person is a significant romantic interest that the singer cannot forget.

Only man I ever think of with regret

The only man the singer recalls with regret or sadness.

I'd like to add his initial to my monogram

The singer desires to incorporate the person's initial into their monogram, indicating a wish for a deeper connection.

Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?

The singer seeks guidance in finding someone to care for them, akin to a shepherd guiding a lost lamb.


There's a somebody I'm longing to see

Expressing a strong desire to meet a specific person.

I hope that he turns out to be

The singer hopes that this individual lives up to their expectations.

Someone who'll watch over me

Desiring someone who will protect and care for the singer.

I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood

Comparing themselves to a lost lamb in need of guidance.

I know I could always be good

The singer believes they could always behave well or appropriately.

Someone who'll watch over me

Seeking someone who will look after and protect the singer.


Although he may not be the man some

Acknowledging that the person sought may not fit society's conventional standards of attractiveness.

Girls think of as handsome

Implies that some girls might not consider this person handsome.

To my heart he carries the key

The person holds the key to the singer's heart, despite their appearance.

Won't you tell him please to put on some speed

Requesting the person to hurry and follow the singer's lead.

Follow my lead, oh, how I need

Expressing a strong need for someone to guide and support the singer.

Someone to watch over me

Desiring someone to protect and watch over the singer.

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