So in short succession, I heard on the radio “Watching Her Watching Him” by Eric Hutchinson and “Love Lies Bleeding” by Elton John, so it got me in a mood.
What are songs about a singer singing about his/her love for another, who in turn is interested in someone else.
I’m less interested in songs about Jealousy or Winning Her/Him Back, and more songs about acceptance, observation, or recognition of the truth of a situation that the singer can do little about (whether it be unrequited or regretful).
Great American Songbook, classic rock or recent hits, what songs fit the bill for you?
“Anna (Go to Him)” by Arthur Alexander and later covered by the Beatles. It was also the inspiration for a great Married with Children episode. Al hears it on the radio but can’t identify it. The only part of the song he can recall is “hmmm hmmm him” (hmmm in place of the actual words). He eventually does identify it and buys the record, but Kelly’s date accidentally destroys it.
*I know you like her
Well, I like her too, I know she likes you
It’s not as if I’m being sent off to war
There are worse things in this world
There’s still room in my wooden horse for two
I was Jonathan to your David, you’re still King *
How could he ever love you
The way I could?
Oh, and how could he ever hold you
The way I would?
If you only knew
Each night what I go through
While my heart is breaking
You’re out making
Someone else’s dreams come true
