Nichole Nordeman was raised in Colorado Springs, Colorado, where she played the piano in church. She got her start when she entered a Gospel Music Association (GMA) contest in Los Angeles, California and was noticed by a music producer. She has won multiple GMA Dove Awards, including two awards for Female Vocalist of the Year. Her best-known songs include "Why," "This Mystery," "Holy", "Legacy," "Brave," and "What If." She also sang a song on the soundtrack Music Inspired by the Chronicles of Narnia, called "I Will Believe"
Lookin' At You
Nichole Nordeman Lyrics
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Lookin' for love that comes with a guarantee
I don't need another friend tryin' to tell me something
I don't need somebody's expert advice
When just another two cents still adds up to nothin'
I get away to find a place to close my eyes
Send your money and we'll send you a new life
And I don't need your tried-and-true paperback edition
The one that fixed you overnight
I'm lookin' at you, lookin' at me
Lookin' for love that comes with a guarantee
What if I knew all that I need
Is held in a hand that'll always offer me this love
And I don't have to waste my time wonderin' who will love me
I don't need to look for some kind of clue
It isn't written in my sign or the stars above me
It isn't hidden in the blue
I'm lookin' at you, lookin' at me
Lookin' for love that comes with a guarantee
What if I knew all that I need
Is held in a hand that'll always offer me this love
I'm lookin' at you, lookin' at me
Lookin' for love that comes with a guarantee
What if I knew all that I need
Is held in a hand that'll always offer me this love
Yeah, this love
I'm not tryin' to set an expectation
I'm not askin' for the moon
I just need a little confirmation, something true
Lookin' at you
I'm lookin' at you, lookin' at me
Lookin' for love that comes with a guarantee
What if I knew all that I need
Is held in a hand that'll always offer me this love
I'm lookin' at you, lookin' at me
Lookin' for love that comes with a guarantee
What if I knew all that I need
Is held in a hand that'll always offer me this love
I'm lookin' at you, lookin' at me
In "Lookin' At You," Nichole Nordeman expresses her desire for a guaranteed love, one that she doesn't have to search for or question. She's tired of listening to people who think they know what she needs, whether it be a friend, a self-help book, or the media. She just wants to find a comfortable and safe place to close her eyes and not have to worry about where love will come from. Nichole sings that she knows she doesn't have to look beyond the hand that's always there to love her. In other words, she doesn't need to seek love in faraway places when it's right in front of her.
The chorus repeats, "I'm lookin' at you, lookin' at me, lookin' for love that comes with a guarantee." As simple as these lyrics are, they are powerful and relatable. Who hasn't wanted a love that comes with a guarantee? Nordeman sings from the heart, and many listeners can identify with her desire for a sure thing in a world full of uncertainties.
Overall, "Lookin' at You" is a beautiful song that speaks to the human heart's desire for a love they can count on. Nichole Nordeman's voice is soothing and harmonious, complementing the lyrics' message. The first stanza deals with the issues surrounding being bombarded by well-intentioned people trying to tell you what to do. The second stanza deals with seeking answers from other people while looking for love when it's in front of you. The final stanza repeats the chorus's words and suggests that the love we were seeking was there all along, we just had to look.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm lookin' at you, lookin' at me
Searching for a deep, meaningful connection
Lookin' for love that comes with a guarantee
Desiring a relationship that is certain and secure
I don't need another friend tryin' to tell me something
Tired of unsolicited advice from acquaintances
I don't need somebody's expert advice
Disregarding opinions of self-proclaimed professionals
When just another two cents still adds up to nothin'
Acknowledging the futility of trivial advice
I get away to find a place to close my eyes
Taking time for self-reflection and quiet contemplation
And I don't need somebody new on the television
Rejecting the message of unrealistic TV personalities
Send your money and we'll send you a new life
Rejecting false promises of instant gratification
And I don't need your tried-and-true paperback edition
Dismissing cliches that don't address individual needs
The one that fixed you overnight
Criticizing simplistic solutions to complex problems
What if I knew all that I need
Considering the possibility of having everything required
Is held in a hand that'll always offer me this love
Acknowledging the availability of unconditional love
I don't need to look for some kind of clue
Rejecting the notion of relying on external signs for validation
It isn't written in my sign or the stars above me
Disproving the idea of fate or destiny affecting love
It isn't hidden in the blue
Suggesting that love isn't found in vague or mysterious places
I'm not tryin' to set an expectation
Avoiding setting unrealistic standards for love
I'm not askin' for the moon
Not demanding more than what's practical or reasonable
I just need a little confirmation, something true
Desiring genuine affirmation and sincerity in relationships
Contributed by Reagan W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.