Guess Who I Saw Today
Julie London Lyrics


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You're so late getting home from the office
Did you miss your train?
Were you caught in the rain?
No, don't bother to explain

Can I fix you a quick martini?
As a matter of fact I'll have one with you
For to tell you the truth
I've had quite a day too

Guess who I saw today, my dear?
I went in town to shop around for something new
And thought I'd stop and have a bite
When I was through

I looked around for someplace near
And it occurred to me where I had parked the car
There was a most attractive French cafe and bar
It really wasn't very far

The waiter showed me to a dark, secluded corner
And as my eyes became accustomed to the gloom
I saw two people at the bar who were so in love
That even I could spot it clear across the room

Guess who I saw today, my dear?
I've never been so shocked before
I headed blindly for the door
They didn't see me passing through
Guess who I saw today?
Guess who I saw today?





Guess who I saw today?
I saw you!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Julie London's "Guess Who I Saw Today" describe a couple who have both had a long day, and upon being reunited, decide to have a martini together. The singer then recounts her experience of seeing her partner at a French cafe with someone else, and the shock and pain that it caused her. The song takes the listener through her thought process as she tries to come to grips with what she has just learned.


The lyrics begin with the singer welcoming her partner home, but there is a sense of tension in the air. The questions she asks about the train and the rain are an attempt to make small talk, but it is clear that she is distracted by something else. She offers to make him a martini and then reveals what has happened. The use of the phrase "Guess who I saw today" is a clever way of drawing the listener into the story, and creating a sense of intrigue.


The second verse describes the moment when the singer sees her partner and the other person at the cafe. The language used is evocative, with phrases like "dark, secluded corner" and "eyes became accustomed to the gloom" creating a sense of tension and mystery. The revelation that the two people were so in love that even the singer could see it from across the room adds to the emotional impact of the song.


Overall, "Guess Who I Saw Today" is a powerful exploration of a relationship betrayed. The lyrics are sparse but effective, conveying a sense of pain and confusion that anyone who has been cheated on can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

You're so late getting home from the office
You're delayed returning from work


Did you miss your train?
Did you miss your transportation?


Were you caught in the rain?
Did rain cause a delay?


No, don't bother to explain
No need to explain


Can I fix you a quick martini?
Can I offer you a drink?


As a matter of fact I'll have one with you
I'll join you for a drink


For to tell you the truth
To be honest


I've had quite a day too
I've had a long day as well


Guess who I saw today, my dear?
Can you guess who I saw today?


I went in town to shop around for something new
I went shopping in town for something different


And thought I'd stop and have a bite
I decided to have a meal


When I was through
After finishing my meal


I looked around for someplace near
I searched for a nearby location


And it occurred to me where I had parked the car
I remembered where the car was parked


There was a most attractive French cafe and bar
I found a beautiful French cafe and bar


It really wasn't very far
The location wasn't too far away


The waiter showed me to a dark, secluded corner
The waiter led me to a private table in a dark corner


And as my eyes became accustomed to the gloom
After a while, my vision adjusted to the darkness


I saw two people at the bar who were so in love
I observed two people at the bar deeply in love


That even I could spot it clear across the room
Their love was so obvious, I could see it from afar


I've never been so shocked before
I was incredibly surprised


I headed blindly for the door
I rushed towards the exit


They didn't see me passing through
They didn't notice me leaving


Guess who I saw today?
Can you guess who I saw at the French cafe?


Guess who I saw today?
Can you guess who I saw in love at the bar?


Guess who I saw today?
Can you guess who I saw and was surprised?


I saw you!
It was you!




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Written by: Elisse Boyd, Grand Murray

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