Those who know Krist’s work are never surprised by that story. They have all had the same sort of experience. Krist is a singer-songwriter with expert guitar chops (including the use of rich open tunings) literate lyrics, and the indescribable ratio between emotion, honesty and humor that makes for a devoted following.
In 1992, Jan became a Kerrville “New Folk Finalist”. She has since played this famous song-writer’s festival 3 times.
She has appeared at several festivals from Pennsylvania to California. Highlights include the Ann Arbor Folk Festival (MI), Tree Frog Fest (MN), Bliss Fest (MI), Wheatland Music Fest (MI) and Cornerstone Festival (IL).
Jan has appeared at many renowned folk clubs around the country including The Tin Angel (PA), Eddies Attic (GA), The World Cafe (PA) , Uncle Calvin’s (TX), Madison Folklore Society (WI), The Ark (MI), Club Passim (MA), The Bluebird (TN), just to name a few.
Someone
Jan Krist 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 first verse of Jan Krist's song "Someone to Watch Over Me" opens with the expression "There’s a saying old says that love is blind," which suggests that love can be irrational and make people unable to see the shortcomings of the one they love. The singer then expresses the desire to find a certain person who has been on their mind, someone they have not yet found. He is the big affair that she cannot forget; the only man she ever thinks of regretfully. The singer contemplates adding his initial to her monogram, which is a way of fantasizing about being with him.
The second verse of the song adds more color to the longing expressed in the first verse. The singer says there's a somebody she is longing to see, and she hopes he turns out to be the person who will watch over her. The phrase "watch over me" suggests protection, care, and security, indicating the singer's vulnerability and her desire for a relationship that offers support. The singer then compares herself to a little lamb lost in the woods and states her hope that she can always be good. The phrase "lost lamb" is often used symbolically in literature to express vulnerability and a need for care.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a saying old says that love is blind
An old saying suggests that love can transcend the physical imperfections of a person.
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
Despite the above saying, one is advised to search for love.
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
The singer has someone specific in mind that she wants to find.
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Despite searching extensively, she hasn't found the person she's looking for.
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
This person is a significant, memorable part of the singer's life.
Only man I ever think of with regret
The singer only thinks of this person when she's feeling remorseful.
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
She would like to include this person's first initial in her initials.
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
The singer is asking for help in finding the person she's searching for.
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
The singer is deeply longing to see this person.
I hope that he turns out to be
The singer is hoping that this person is the right one for her.
Someone who'll watch over me
The singer is seeking a guardian or protector.
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
The singer feels vulnerable, like a lost lamb in need of guidance.
I know I could always be good
She believes she can be a good partner.
Someone who'll watch over me
The singer is looking for someone to care for her and keep her safe.
Although he may not be the man some
This person may not be conventionally attractive.
Girls think of as handsome
Other women may not find him physically attractive.
To my heart he carries the key
This person holds the key to her heart.
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
She's asking the person who knows him to tell him to hurry up and find her.
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
She wants him to follow her and be with her.
Someone to watch over me
The singer is still searching for someone to care for her and keep her safe.
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, O/B/O DistroKid, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Ira Gershwin, George Gershwin
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