Someone to Watch over Me
In Search of Love's Guardian: Someone to Watch over Me
Lyrics
There's a saying old says that love is blind
Expressing the common belief that love is often irrational or blind.
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
Emphasizing the idea that if one actively seeks love, they will find it.
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
Expressing the intent to search for a specific person.
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Indicating the ongoing search for the mentioned person without success.
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
Describing the person as a significant and unforgettable part of the speaker's life.
Only man I ever think of with regret
Stating that this person is the only one the speaker regrets.
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
Expressing a desire to add the person's initial to a monogram, suggesting a wish for a deeper connection.
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
Pleading for guidance in finding this person, comparing oneself to a lost lamb in need of a shepherd.
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
Highlighting a strong desire to meet a particular somebody.
I hope that he turns out to be
Expressing a hopeful wish regarding the nature of the anticipated meeting.
Someone who'll watch over me
Desiring someone who will provide protection and care.
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
Describing oneself as a vulnerable "little lamb" lost in the metaphorical woods of life.
I know I could always be good
Asserting the potential for good behavior and loyalty if protected.
Someone who'll watch over me
Reiterating the desire for someone to watch over the speaker.
Although he may not be the man some
Acknowledging that the sought-after person may not fit conventional standards of attractiveness.
Girls think of as handsome
Highlighting that inner qualities are more important than external appearance.
To my heart he carries the key
Symbolizing that the person holds the key to the speaker's heart and emotions.
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Pleading for the person to hasten their approach.
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Asking the person to follow the speaker's lead, expressing a strong need for their presence.
Someone to watch over me
Reiterating the overarching theme of seeking someone to watch over the speaker.
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