Look at Me
John Lennon Lyrics
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Who am I supposed to be?
Who am I supposed to be?
Look at me
What am I supposed to be?
What am I supposed to be?
Look at me
Oh my love, oh my love
Here I am
What am I supposed to do?
What am I supposed to do?
Here I am
What can I do for you?
What can I do for you?
Here I am
Oh my love oh my love
Oh my love
Look at me
Oh, please look at me
My love
Here I am
Oh my love
Who am I?
Nobody knows but me
Nobody knows but me
Who am I?
Nobody else can see
Just you and me
Who are we?
Oh my love, oh my love
Oh my love
In John Lennon's song "Look at Me," the lyrics suggest a sense of uncertainty and yearning for validation. The repeated phrase "Who am I supposed to be?" suggests a lack of direction or purpose, while "Look at me, oh my love" suggests a desire for recognition and attention from a loved one. The repetition of "oh my love" throughout the song adds an emotional depth and vulnerability, as if the singer is searching for a sense of belonging and connection.
The phrase "What can I do for you?" suggests a willingness to please and serve, but also a sense of subservience and uncertainty about one's own value. The repetition of "Here I am" reinforces this idea of being present but unsure of one's role or identity.
Overall, the song expresses a sense of longing and ambiguity about one's place in the world, and the search for love and validation as a means of finding meaning and purpose. The lyrics are simple yet poignant, and the vulnerability and sincerity in Lennon's voice add to the emotional impact of the song.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me
I want your attention, please focus on me
Who am I supposed to be?
I am lost and I need direction in life
What am I supposed to be?
I am confused and I need guidance to find my true identity
Oh my love, oh my love
My love is my anchor, my support, my guide
Here I am
I am present, I exist, I am alive
What am I supposed to do?
I need a purpose, a meaning, a goal to pursue
What can I do for you?
I want to be useful, to contribute, to make a difference
Oh my love oh my love
My love is my motivation, my inspiration, my reason to live
Who am I?
I am a complex, unique, multifaceted individual
Nobody knows but me
Only I can truly know myself, my thoughts, my feelings, my dreams
Nobody else can see
Others can only perceive me through their own biases, perspectives, and prejudices
Just you and me
Our connection, our relationship, our love is what truly matters
Who are we?
Together, we are more than the sum of our parts, we are a team, a family, a community
Oh my love, oh my love
My love is my salvation, my redemption, my hope
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Winston Lennon
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so do u!
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John, Paul, Ringo and George helped get me through this pandemic. Their music has helped me become a better person. I hope generations later than my lifetime will still listen to their music.
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he's ethereal. so beautiful. so unique. you'd recognise his silhouette. amazing man, such a genius and sweetie at heart. 🎀💓💓💓🎀
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Been a Beatles fan for 40 years. Only now realizing his beauty.
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Yes, ETHEREAL! 🙋♥️
@stewiedarkinvisibleid
Everytime I see footage of John Lennon, the silent tears, they flow like rain. He touched the hearts and minds of millions of people he never knew, mine included.
@legittrip
41 years without John, still here , still legend