Someone To Watch Over Me
Ben Charest Lyrics
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Still we're often told, seek and ye shall find
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
He's the big affair I cannot forget
Only man I ever think of with regret
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb
I hope that he turns out to be
Someone who'll watch over me
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I know I could, always be good
To one who'll watch over me
Although he may not be the man
Some girls think of as handsome
To my heart he carries the key
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Someone to watch over me
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Someone to watch over me
Someone to watch over me
The lyrics of Ben Charest's song "Someone To Watch Over Me" convey a deep longing for love and companionship. The opening lines present the concept that love is blind, meaning that it does not adhere to superficial judgments or expectations. Despite this, the singer is encouraged to actively seek out love, with the belief that if they search diligently enough, they will find it.
The singer is specifically looking for a certain individual, someone they have been thinking about. They have been searching everywhere but have not yet found this person. This "certain lad" holds a significant place in their heart, and they cannot forget him. It seems that he is the only person they think of with regret, perhaps indicating a missed opportunity or past heartbreak.
The longing intensifies as the singer expresses a desire to attach themselves to this person by adding his initial to their monogram. This signifies a desire for a deep connection and an urge to make him a part of their identity. The metaphor of the shepherd and the lost lamb suggests that the singer feels vulnerable and in need of guidance, hoping that this person they are searching for will be the guiding force that watches over and protects them.
The lyrics further emphasize the singer's vulnerability by depicting themselves as a lost little lamb in the woods. They believe that they have the potential to always be good to someone who watches over them and offers them love and protection. The singer acknowledges that this person may not fit societal standards of handsomeness, but to their heart, they hold the key, indicating the deep emotional importance of this person.
The plea for this person to "put on some speed" and follow their lead reflects the singer's impatience and desperation. They yearn for someone who will not only watch over them but also match their pace and be an active participant in their life. The repeated chorus reinforces the singer's need for someone to watch over them, underscoring their vulnerability and longing for love and companionship.
Overall, the lyrics of "Someone To Watch Over Me" express a deep longing for love, companionship, and protection. The singer seeks a specific person who they cannot forget, someone who holds the key to their heart. They yearn for someone to watch over them, guide them, and be an active participant in their life. Despite acknowledging the potential imperfections of this person, the singer's desire for their presence is unwavering.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a saying old, says that love is blind
Love is often said to be blind
Still we're often told, seek and ye shall find
We are advised to search for love and we will eventually find it
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
I am determined to find a particular young man I have been thinking about
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
I have been searching everywhere, but I haven't found him yet
He's the big affair I cannot forget
He is the significant love interest I cannot forget
Only man I ever think of with regret
He is the only man I ever think of with regret
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
I would like to include his initial in my personal design
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb
Please, inform me, where is the protector for this lost and vulnerable person
There's a somebody I'm longin' to see
I have a strong desire to see someone
I hope that he turns out to be
I hope that he proves to be
Someone who'll watch over me
Someone who will provide me with protection and care
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I am a helpless and confused person, lost and alone
I know I could, always be good
I know that I have the potential to always behave properly
To one who'll watch over me
For someone who will ensure my well-being
Although he may not be the man
Even though he may not fit the stereotypical image of a man
Some girls think of as handsome
Some girls consider attractive in appearance
To my heart he carries the key
To my heart, he holds the key to my happiness
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Would you kindly ask him to hurry up
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Follow my guidance, oh, how much I need him
Someone to watch over me
Someone to protect and care for me
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Would you kindly ask him to hurry up
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Follow my guidance, oh, how much I need him
Someone to watch over me
Someone to protect and care for me
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, O/B/O DistroKid, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
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