Look At Me
Matt Finish Lyrics
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Try and stay, before you go
Look at me, don't tell me no
Come out my way
Look at me
Most of the time you're dreaming
But who are you waiting for?
You're melting away on the floor
Whatever you want to know
You know you can ask again
And most of the time you're dreaming
You know you don't have to pretend
I get myself in the same set of scenes
I'm goin' to let you know
I tell myself it's an impossible dream
I tell myself it's an impossible dream
Most of it's mindless dreaming
I've has all these dreams before
It's loud and it jams me tight
I just keep an eye on the door
If ever you want to know
Why I'm in your arms again
Well, most of it's mindless dreaming
That way we don't have to pretend
I get myself in the same set of scenes
I'm goin' to let you know
I tell myself it's an impossible dream
I tell myself it's an impossible dream
Look at me
Don't tell me no
I get myself in the same set of scenes
I'm goin' to let you know
I tell myself it's an impossible dream
I tell myself it's an impossible dream
I tell myself it's an impossible dream
I tell myself it's an impossible dream
Most of the time you're dreaming
So, who are you waiting for?
What will you do tonight?
I'm melting away on your floor
Whatever you want to know
You know you can ask again
But most of the time you're dreaming
At least we don't have to pretend
I get myself in the same set of scenes
I'm goin' to let you know
I tell myself it's an impossible dream
I tell myself it's an impossible dream
I tell myself it's an impossible dream
I tell myself it's an impossible dream
Look at me
The lyrics to Matt Finish's song "Look at Me" appear to be about a person trying to hold onto someone they care about. The repeated plea to "look at me" suggests a need for attention and validation. The repeated phrases "don't tell me no" and "try and stay" convey a feeling of desperation and a fear of being rejected or abandoned. The singer seems to be trying to convince the person they are addressing to stay with them and not leave.
The second verse suggests that the person being addressed spends a lot of time dreaming or waiting for something, but it's unclear what that might be. The singer encourages them to ask questions if they want to know more, but it seems that most of their interactions are characterized by "mindless dreaming" and a lack of genuine connection.
The chorus is repeated several times throughout the song, with the line "I tell myself it's an impossible dream" suggesting a resignation to the idea that the relationship or connection the singer wants is unattainable. Despite this, they continue to hold onto hope and make efforts to keep the other person close.
Overall, the lyrics of "Look at Me" convey a sense of longing and a desire for a deeper connection with another person. The repeated phrases and imagery of dreaming suggest a feeling of detachment and a sense that the relationship isn't quite real or sustainable.
Line by Line Meaning
Look at me, don't tell me no
Please pay attention to me, don't reject me
Try and stay, before you go
Please stay with me and don't leave yet
Come out my way
Please come towards me
Most of the time you're dreaming
Most of the time you are lost in your own thoughts and imagination
But who are you waiting for?
But why are you waiting for someone or something?
What will you do tonight?
What are your plans for tonight?
You're melting away on the floor
You are feeling weak and powerless
Whatever you want to know
You can ask me anything you want to know
You know you can ask again
You can always ask me again
I get myself in the same set of scenes
I often find myself in similar situations
I'm goin' to let you know
I'm going to tell you
I tell myself it's an impossible dream
I convince myself that it's not possible to achieve my aspirations
Most of it's mindless dreaming
Most of it is pointless daydreaming
It's loud and it jams me tight
It's overwhelming and it frustrates me
I just keep an eye on the door
I am always on the lookout for an escape
Well, most of it's mindless dreaming
Well, most of it is pointless daydreaming
That way we don't have to pretend
This way we don't have to fake or hide anything
So, who are you waiting for?
So, why are you waiting for someone or something?
I'm melting away on your floor
I am feeling weak and powerless in your presence
At least we don't have to pretend
At least we can be honest with each other
Contributed by Anna L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@JacqueBruce0
I can’t even find the song online so I’m glad this exists
@tonytone5856
Excellent work greg.i always thought Matt finish deserved a wider audience.all the best mate.
@BreconWalsh
Nice work Greg Black!
@gb9987
thanks Brecon :-)
@brianmonger
Thanks mate. What a great song and band, I was lucky to see these guys live back in the 80s I still play all the songs great music keep up the good work
@gb9987
thanks Brian, apologies for delay i had some wrong setting on youtube - I was (am) a big fan but only managed to see a couple of times
@richardkenna149
Great stuff! Tricky song that always mystified me, thanks for filling in a few missing pieces for me. Two guitars intertwining always makes it hard to decipher who plays what.. I think in the D to E section sounds like Matt plays the G# on the high E string rather than the E on the B string?
I recently worked out the intro to Forecast which had me stumped for 30 years, those first 4 chords.
Moffit was an inventive player, hey?
@gb9987
thank Richard, i get confused with one guitar, even more so when there are 2 :-) thanks for the feedback much appreciated, will have a play and explore the G#