Watching You
Plant Robert Lyrics


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Oh, the sleep by and dry
Oh, mm, as the guilty are torn
Come over the mountains come over the sea
Mm, should my darkness prevail
Ooh, does your memory fail
Oh love on the wing, carry my prayer
Cherish this moment in times of despair
Over the mountains, over the sea
Angel of love, come back home to me
Mm, are your kisses so warm
Can you, can you carry my storm
Oh Lord, just one move and your gone
Love on the wing, carry my prayer
Cherish this moment in times of despair
Over the mountains, over the sea
Angel of love, please come home to me
Come back home, come back home, come back home
Mm, I'm so guilty, so guilty, I'm so guilty
Love on the wing, carry my prayer
Cherish this moment in times of despair
Over the mountains, over the sea
Angel of love, bring it back home to me
Come back home to me ... ..
Oh, see my disgrace I touch you right now
The beautiful embrace
See my disgrace I touch you right now




I'm tired of watching you
Oh, I'm tired of watching you

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Robert Plant's song "Watching You" paint a picture of a troubled love affair. The singer seems to be struggling with guilt and is seeking redemption. The first stanza speaks to the idea of sleep and guilt; imagery that suggests the weight of something that cannot be forgotten. The second stanza alludes to distance, with the lines "Come over the mountains, come over the sea" expressing a desire for reconnection. The singer then asks their lover a question that suggests a fear of being forgotten: "Should my darkness prevail, does your memory fail?"


As the song progresses, the singer expresses a longing for their lover to come back to them, to "carry [their] storm" and bring love back into their life. The line "Love on the wing, carry my prayer" perhaps speaks to the idea that love can be a healing force in times of trouble. The repetition of "Over the mountains, over the sea" underscores the idea of great distance between the singer and their lover, heightening the sense of longing.


The final verse of the song, with its repetition of "See my disgrace, I touch you right now," speaks to the idea of forgiveness and redemption. The singer seems to be asking for their actions to be seen in the context of love and seeking a way to make amends. The repetition of "I'm tired of watching you" suggests that the singer is yearning to be more fully involved in the relationship, to feel more present and not just an observer.


Overall, "Watching You" is a song about distance, longing, guilt, and the power of love to heal. The singer is seeking forgiveness and redemption while expressing a deep yearning for connection with their lover.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, the sleep by and dry
I am letting go of past grudges and moving on.


Oh, mm, as the guilty are torn
I feel remorseful for my past actions.


Come over the mountains come over the sea
I am hoping for the return of a loved one who is far away.


Mm, should my darkness prevail
I fear that my negative thoughts will consume me.


Ooh, does your memory fail
I am questioning whether you still remember me.


Oh love on the wing, carry my prayer
I am reaching out to a spiritual force for help.


Cherish this moment in times of despair
I am trying to appreciate the small moments in difficult times.


Over the mountains, over the sea
I am hoping that my loved one will cross any distance to come back to me.


Angel of love, come back home to me
I am referring to my loved one as an angel and begging for their return.


Mm, are your kisses so warm
I am thinking about the physical intimacy I shared with my loved one.


Can you, can you carry my storm
I am asking my loved one to help me weather difficult times.


Oh Lord, just one move and your gone
I am fearful of losing my loved one if I make a wrong move.


Come back home, come back home, come back home
I am emphasizing how much I want my loved one to return.


Mm, I'm so guilty, so guilty, I'm so guilty
I am overwhelmed with remorse for my past actions.


Oh, see my disgrace I touch you right now
I am feeling ashamed and seeking comfort from my loved one.


The beautiful embrace
I am hoping for a comforting hug or embrace from my loved one.


I'm tired of watching you
I am exhausted from waiting for my loved one's return.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHRIS BLACKWELL, PHIL JOHNSTONE, ROBERT A PLANT

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