Look At Me
John Lennon(约翰 列侬) Lyrics
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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
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
In "Look at Me," John Lennon seems to be struggling with his own sense of identity and purpose. He asks questions of himself and his loved one, wondering who he is supposed to be and what he is supposed to do. The repetition of the phrases "Look at me" and "Here I am" suggest a desire to be seen and understood, to find some kind of validation or meaning in his existence.
The lyrics also have a hint of vulnerability and insecurity, as Lennon acknowledges that nobody else can see who he truly is, except for his lover. This suggests a deep connection and intimacy between the two, but also a sense of isolation and a lack of understanding from the outside world.
Overall, "Look at Me" seems to be a heartfelt exploration of Lennon's own identity and the search for meaning and connection in his life.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me
The singer is requesting someone's attention.
Who am I supposed to be?
The singer is questioning their identity and the expectations placed on them by society.
What am I supposed to be?
Similar to the previous line, the singer is expressing their uncertainty about their purpose.
Oh my love, oh my love
The artist is addressing someone with whom they have a deep emotional connection.
Here I am
The artist is acknowledging their presence.
What am I supposed to do?
The singer is acknowledging the uncertainty they feel about what is expected of them.
What can I do for you?
The singer is asking how they can be of service to the addressed person.
Oh my love oh my love
The artist repeats their expression of deep emotional connection.
Who am I?
The artist repeats their questioning of their identity.
Nobody knows but me
The artist acknowledges that they are the only one who truly knows themselves.
Nobody else can see, just you and me
The singer is suggesting that only the addressed person truly knows them, and their true identity is hidden from the rest of the world.
Who are we?
The artist is asking the addressed person to identify their relationship together.
Oh my love, oh my love
The singer repeats their expression of deep emotional connection.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing
Written by: JOHN WINSTON LENNON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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I liove John. He IS a genius
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so do u!
@lusoricanbro
John, Paul, Ringo and George helped get me through this pandemic. Their music has helped me become a better person. I hope generations later than my lifetime will still listen to their music.
@solitaryjewel307
he's ethereal. so beautiful. so unique. you'd recognise his silhouette. amazing man, such a genius and sweetie at heart. 🎀💓💓💓🎀
@loosilu
Been a Beatles fan for 40 years. Only now realizing his beauty.
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Yes, ETHEREAL! 🙋♥️
@stewiedarkinvisibleid
Everytime I see footage of John Lennon, the silent tears, they flow like rain. He touched the hearts and minds of millions of people he never knew, mine included.
@legittrip
41 years without John, still here , still legend