Someone
Jack Hylton and His Orchestra Lyrics
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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
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
The song "Someone to Watch Over Me" by Jack Hylton & His Orchestra talks about the search for love, the longing for companionship, and the vulnerability that comes with it. The lyrics start with the saying that love is blind and then move on to express how the singer is seeking a certain person, looking everywhere but not finding him yet. The song reveals that this person the singer is looking for is the big love affair they cannot forget, the only person they ever think of with regret. The singer wants to add his initial to her monogram, indicating a strong desire to be with him. However, despite all the efforts and the searching, the singer feels lost like a little lamb in the woods and wants someone to watch over her.
The song conveys a sense of vulnerability and tenderness, as the singer appears to be in a state of emotional longing, yearning for someone to provide security and reassurance. The lyrics speak to the human condition, highlighting the need for affection and companionship to create a sense of safety and belonging. The song is a reminder that we all seek love and connection, and we all need someone to watch over us.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a saying old says that love is blind
Love can make people overlook the flaws and shortcomings of the loved one.
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
Despite love's blindness, people are advised to actively look for the right person.
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
The singer has a particular person in mind whom she wants to find.
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Despite her search, the singer has not yet found the person she's looking for.
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
The person the singer is looking for is significant and unforgettable to her.
Only man I ever think of with regret
The singer has feelings of sadness or disappointment when she thinks of this particular person.
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
The singer wants to be associated with this person in a significant way.
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
The singer is asking for help in finding the person she's looking for.
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
The singer is longing for the company of a particular person.
I hope that he turns out to be
The singer has a certain idea of what kind of person she wants this someone to be.
Someone who'll watch over me
The singer wants someone to protect and take care of her.
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
The singer feels vulnerable and in need of help.
I know I could always be good
The singer is willing to be a good and loyal companion to the person who will take care of her.
Someone who'll watch over me
The singer repeats her desire for someone to take care of her.
Although he may not be the man some
The singer acknowledges that the person she's looking for might not have qualities that other people would consider desirable.
Girls think of as handsome
The singer is specifically referring to this person's physical appearance.
To my heart he carries the key
This person has a special place in the singer's heart.
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
The singer pleads for help in finding this person as soon as possible.
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
The singer is leading the search for this person and expresses how much she needs to find him.
Someone to watch over me
The song's title and refrain repeat the singer's desire for someone to care for her and protect her.
Lyrics © DistroKid, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, O/B/O CAPASSO, Broma 16, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
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@davidglow3
l love those very early Gershwin composition.They seem very robust,and strongly rhythmic
@wordsmith52
Great early 20s recording. Mr Hylton had already started livening up the recordings to make them sound more animated.
@janettewalker3991
Very nice - don't always want a vocal -
@MichaelFearnleyBass
Strange listening to an acoustic of Hylton's band, still it comes across very well compared to most others of the pre-electric era. Shame there's no bass though.
@risingchads
Hylton made a large number of acoustic recordings (a bit over 250 sides, say 17-18% of his recorded output), it's sad that they're rather neglected. Anything up to "Feeling kind of blue" on 22 June 1925 (HMV B2072) was acoustic - with that title Hylton had the privilege of making HMV's first electric recording.
@MichaelFearnleyBass
Julian Dyer I think acoustic recordings tend to be unpopular to modern ears due to their poor bass response, ending at around 300Hz or so. There seems to be a much greater demand for early electrical recordings on sites like eBay than for any acoustics.
@casparpolitman
i love it, gershwin is my favourite composer, can i use this song in my next video? please
@risingchads
Caspar, I'm glad you like this. You're welcome to use it.A credit or link would be appreciated.
@casparpolitman
Julian Dyer thank you julian i add you in my favourite channel and i will credit you in the video description