Someone to Watch Over Me
Longing Hearts and Lost Lambs: Seeking Love's Guardian
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
Despite the notion of love being blind, there is an encouragement to actively seek it.
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
The speaker expresses the intent to search for a specific person.
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Despite searching extensively, the person hasn't been found yet.
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
The person in question holds significant importance and is a memorable presence.
Only man I ever think of with regret
The speaker regrets not being with this particular individual.
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
The speaker desires to associate the person's initial with their own monogram, symbolizing a connection.
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
A metaphorical plea for guidance, asking where the "shepherd" is for the 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
Hoping that the person being sought will live up to expectations.
Someone who'll watch over me
Desiring someone who will care for and protect the speaker.
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
The speaker portrays themselves as a vulnerable "little lamb" lost in the difficulties of life.
I know I could always be good
Despite being lost, the speaker believes they have the potential to be good with the right guidance.
Someone who'll watch over me
Reiterating the desire for someone to watch over and protect the speaker.
Although he may not be the man some
Acknowledging that the sought-after person may not fit societal standards of attractiveness.
Girls think of as handsome
Addressing the potential judgment of others regarding the appearance of the sought-after person.
To my heart he carries the key
Emphasizing the profound connection and access this person has to the speaker's heart.
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
A plea to the listener to convey the urgency for the sought-after person to hasten their arrival.
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Asking for the person to follow the speaker's lead, expressing a deep need for their presence.
Someone to watch over me
Reiterating the central theme of longing for someone to watch over and protect the speaker.
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