Look at Me
Cohn Marc Lyrics


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Look at me
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

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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Cohn Marc's "Look at Me" are introspective and contemplative, as the singer questions his own identity and place in the world. The repeated refrain "Who am I supposed to be?" echoes the uncertainty and pressure that many people feel in trying to fulfill society's expectations of them. Similarly, the line "What am I supposed to do?" suggests a feeling of aimlessness or lack of direction.


Despite this existential angst, the singer seems to be seeking validation and connection with another person, as evidenced by the lines "What can I do for you?" and "Oh, please look at me, my love." This desire for attention and affirmation is relatable and human, and it gives the song an emotional weight that is hard to ignore.


The final section of the song, with the repeated refrain "Nobody knows but me," highlights the loneliness and isolation that can come with questioning one's identity. The lines "Nobody else can see / Just you and me" suggest that the singer has found solace and understanding in a specific relationship, but that this understanding is not necessarily shared by the wider world. The final question "Who are we?" leaves the song open-ended, prompting the listener to question their own identity and connections to others.


Overall, "Look at Me" is a deeply introspective and emotional song that captures the feeling of searching for validation and connection in a confusing and isolating world.


Line by Line Meaning

Look at me
Please pay attention to me


Who am I supposed to be?
I'm not sure of my identity


Who am I supposed to be?
I'm feeling unsure about who I should be


Look at me
Please pay attention to me


What am I supposed to do?
I'm not sure of my purpose


What am I supposed to do?
I'm feeling unsure about what to do next


Here I am
I'm present and available


What can I do for you?
How can I be of assistance to you?


What can I do for you?
I want to help you in any way I can


Here I am
I'm present and available


Who am I?
I'm questioning my own identity


Nobody knows but me
No one else understands my true self


Nobody knows but me
I'm the only one who truly knows myself


Who am I?
I'm still questioning my own identity


Nobody else can see
Others can't fully understand me


Just you and me
Only we can understand each other


Who are we?
We're questioning our relationship and connection


Oh my love, oh my love, oh my love
Addressing the person they love and care for deeply




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Winston Lennon

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Comments from YouTube:

puppetlady1

That's definitely "a take". Marc Cohn is a one of a kind, first listen, unforgetable musician and performer. If you get a chance, go see him live. (just my opinion)

Daina Imperiale

Have always loved him.
So glad he stayed with us.
💙☮

peacemonger1967

in what respect would you say its "better"? for me, its just a very good cover, beautifully arranged, played and sung with feeling@JereyRocksJerey

Anne Cohen

Oh speaking of an update. I did find what I was looking for …

JadeDAngelo

I also think this version's way better. The Beatles are exceptionally overrated. Yes, I know, most people won't agree. But truly they are.

theatrewithin

Yes, agree, Mozart too, not to mention Ellington.

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