Oh Look At Me
Company Lyrics


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There's a saying old says that love is blind
Still were 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

Hes 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?

There's a somebody I'm longing to see
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
Someone 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

Overall Meaning

The song Oh Look At Me by Company's is a poignant portrayal of a woman's longing for her lover. The song begins with the familiar adage "love is blind". While society constantly reminds us to look for love, it seems that love often happens when we least expect it. The singer is searching for a particular man, who she has been thinking about and longing for. She has searched far and wide but to no avail. The lyrics in the song convey the depth of her desperation. She thinks of the man constantly and is filled with regret that he is the only man she cannot forget.


The woman then goes on to express her desire to add her lover's initial to her monogram. This highlights her deep longing for their union and how important he is to her. She questions where her shepherd is, the one who will guide her out of the lost and confused state that she finds herself in. The chorus of the song focuses on the woman's request for someone to watch over her. She compares herself to a little lamb, lost in the woods, and requests someone to guide her.


The song's lyrics are open to interpretation, and many people have found resonance with the feelings of longing and desperation that the singer feels. The lyrics capture the deep emotions that are associated with unrequited love, which is a universal experience. The song's melancholic melody adds to the somber mood and creates a poignant portrayal of how it feels to be alone and ostracized.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a saying old says that love is blind
Love is often seen as irrational and oblivious to faults or flaws in the beloved.


Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
Despite love's blind nature, we are still encouraged to actively search for love and a compatible partner.


So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
I have a specific person in mind that I am actively seeking out for romantic purposes.


Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Despite my efforts to find this person, I have not yet been successful in locating them.


Hes the big affair I cannot forget
This person is particularly significant to me and I cannot forget about them.


Only man I ever think of with regret
This person is the only one who I have regret about not being with or potentially losing the opportunity to be with.


I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
I am so infatuated with this person that I want to add their initial to my own initials or monogram.


Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
I am feeling helpless and lost in my search for this person, and am hoping for a guiding force or person to help me find them.


There's a somebody I'm longing to see
I have a strong desire to see this person again.


I hope that he turns out to be
Despite my longing to see this person, I am still unsure if they will be the right match for me.


Someone who'll watch over me
I am looking for someone to provide emotional support and guidance for me.


I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I am feeling vulnerable and helpless in my search for love and my desire for a specific person.


I know I could always be good
Despite my vulnerability, I am willing to be a loyal and committed partner once I find the right person.


Someone who'll watch over me
Reiterating my desire for someone to provide emotional support and guidance for me.


Although he may not be the man some
I understand that there may be people who do not see this person as conventionally attractive or desirable.


Girls think of as handsome
Speaking specifically to the idea that some girls only desire conventional or stereotypical attractiveness in their romantic partners.


To my heart he carries the key
Despite others' opinions, this person has a special place in my heart and is the potential key to my happiness and contentment.


Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
I am calling on someone to help me find this person more quickly, as I am eager to be with them.


Follow my lead, oh, how I need
I am taking control of finding this person and calling on others to support me in my search.


Someone to watch over me
Reiterating my desire for someone to provide emotional support and guidance for me as I continue my search for love and a specific person.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin

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