She has been dancing for most of her life and has appeared in such shows as "Cats" and "A Chorus line."
Ms. Henshall has recorded three albums, 'Love is Here to Stay, ' a tribute to the music of the Gershwins and two others entitled 'Pilgrim' and 'The Ruthie Henshall Album.'
This multi-talented star of the stage can sing from a low belt to a high soprano. She also is an excellent actress who effortlessly moves audiences to tears.
Ruthie Henshall has played Ellen in "Miss Saigon, " Fantine in "Les Miserables, " Nancy in "Oliver, " and both Velma and Roxie in "Chicago." She and Michael Ball received the Theatregoer's Club of Great Britain Award for Most Popular Musical Stage Actor and Actress. Ruthie made her debut on Broadway in "Putting it Together."
She is married to Canadian-born, UK based singer (lead singer for the UK based band Van Tramp) and actor Tim Howar. They have two daughters.
Someone to Watch Over Me
Ruthie Henshall Lyrics
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Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
Only man I ever think of with regret
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
I hope that he turns out to be
Someone who'll watch over me
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I know I could always be good
Someone who'll watch over me
Although he may not be the man some
Girls think of as handsome
To my heart he carries the key
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
Someone to watch over me
The lyrics to Ruthie Henshall's song Someone to Watch Over Me capture the essence of longing and the search for love, as the singer expresses her desire for a certain "lad" whom she hasn't yet found. The phrase "love is blind" introduces the idea that the singer may be searching for a particular type of person, while the phrase "seek and ye shall find" suggests that her search may eventually yield results. However, the singer seems to be fixated on one individual, who she describes as the "big affair" she cannot forget.
The singer's desire to add her crush's initials to her monogram suggests a level of obsession, while her plea "where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?" highlights her vulnerability and dependence on finding someone to protect and look after her. The second verse continues the theme of vulnerability, as the singer describes herself as a "little lamb who's lost in the wood." Despite this, she believes that she could always be good, and is searching for someone who will watch over and protect her.
Overall, the lyrics to Someone to Watch Over Me are an eloquent expression of the human desire for love, companionship and security, captured in a beautifully crafted song.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a saying old says that love is blind
Love can make people overlook each other's faults and see beyond appearances.
Still were often told, seek and ye shall find
People are often advised to keep looking for love as they may eventually find the right person.
So I'm going to seek a certain lad I've had in mind
I have a specific person in mind that I'm determined to find and pursue.
Looking everywhere, haven't found him yet
Despite searching in various places, I haven't yet found the person I'm looking for.
Hes the big affair I cannot forget
This person is someone I have strong feelings for and can't get out of my mind.
Only man I ever think of with regret
He's the only person I regret not having in my life.
I'd like to add his initial to my monogram
I want him to be a permanent part of my life and to be recognized as such.
Tell me, where is the shepherd for this lost lamb?
I need someone to guide and protect me, like a shepherd watches over a lost lamb.
There's a somebody I'm longing to see
There is a specific person I am missing and yearning to see.
I hope that he turns out to be
I hope that this person I am longing for is the one for me.
Someone who'll watch over me
I am looking for someone who can offer me protection, guidance, and support.
I'm a little lamb who's lost in the wood
I feel weak, vulnerable, and uncertain of my path in life.
I know I could always be good
I am capable of being a good, loyal, and loving partner.
Someone who'll watch over me
I am seeking someone who can offer me comfort, reassurance, and security.
Although he may not be the man some
This person, even though he may not appear perfect or handsome to others,
Girls think of as handsome
May not fit the conventional standard of beauty or attractiveness for men.
To my heart he carries the key
To me, he is the person who holds the key to my heart and emotions.
Won't you tell him please to put on some speed
I am urging someone to help me get to this person faster, whether by word of mouth or other means.
Follow my lead, oh, how I need
I need someone to follow me and help me navigate my own path towards this person.
Someone to watch over me
I am searching for someone who can protect, love, and take care of me.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: IRA GERSHWIN, GEORGE GERSHWIN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Dorothy Lingwood
Beautiful Ruthie - love your version xx😍