Lookin' For Love
Neil Young & Crazy Horse Lyrics


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I've been looking for a lover
But I haven't met her yet
She'll be nothing like I pictured her to be
In her eyes I will discover
Another reason why
I want to live and make the best of what I see

Where the sun hits the water
And the mountains meet the sand
There's a beach that I walk along sometimes
And maybe there I'll meet her
And we'll start to say "hello"
And never stop to think of any other time

Looking' for a love that's right for me
I don't know how long it's gonna be
But I hope I treat her kind
And don't mess with her mind
When she starts to see the darker side of me

Looking' for a love that's right for me
I don't know how long it's gonna to be
But I hope I treat her kind
And don't mess with her mind
When she starts to see the darker side of me

I've been looking for a lover
But I haven't met her yet
She'll be nothing like I pictured her to be
In her eyes, I will discover
Another reason why
I want to live and make the best of what I see

Ah, ah, ah
Ah, ah, ah




Ah, ah, ah (don't mess with her mind)
Ah, ah, ah (when she starts to see the darker side of me)

Overall Meaning

In Neil Young's song "Lookin' for a Love," he speaks about his search for a perfect lover. He confesses that he has been trying to find the right person, but he hasn't met her yet. The lyrics speak about his desire to find someone who understands him, accepts him for who he is, and loves him unconditionally.


He acknowledges that his perfect love may not be exactly what he has pictured in his mind. His dream girl might have qualities that he hasn't even thought of yet, and he is waiting and hoping to discover them.


The second verse of the song hints at the location where Neil Young might find his perfect love, somewhere along the beach where the mountains meet the sand. He imagines meeting her there and starting a conversation with her that will lead them to never wanting to leave each other's side.


The chorus of the song is a plea to the universe, and it is a message to himself as well, to be kind and not mess with her mind when his darker side begins to surface. He knows that no one is perfect, but he hopes that he will treat his perfect love kindly and be accepting of her flaws as well.


Line by Line Meaning

I've been looking for a lover
I have been searching for a romantic partner


But I haven't met her yet
I have not yet found the right person


She'll be nothing like I pictured her to be
She will not match the traits or qualities I had imagined


In her eyes I will discover
Through her perspective, I will learn


Another reason why
An additional motivation or cause


I want to live and make the best of what I see.
I desire to fully experience life and optimize my opportunities


Where the sun hits the water
A location where the sun's rays are visible on the water


And the mountains meet the sand
A location where mountains come in contact with sandy terrain


There's a beach that I walk along sometimes
I occasionally take strolls along a particular beach


And maybe there I'll meet her
It is possible that I could encounter the right partner in that location


And we'll start to say 'hello'
We will initiate conversation and greet each other


And never stop to think of any other time.
We will be fully present in the moment and not consider the past or future


Looking' for a love that's right for me
I am searching for a relationship that is suitable for my needs and wants


I don't know how long it's going to be
I am uncertain about the timeline for finding the right partner


But I hope I treat her kind
I aspire to treat my partner with compassion and respect


And don't mess with her mind
I do not want to create confusion or harm for my partner


When she starts to see the darker side of me.
If my partner becomes aware of my negative traits or behaviors




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Neil Young

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