Lyrics
Once had a woman I used to watch her walk
Reflecting on a woman he used to observe walking.
Said I once had a woman I
Reiterating that he once had a woman.
Used to watch her talk
Recalling the experience of watching her speak.
Yes I once had a woman in my heart in my mind
Expressing that this woman was once in his heart and mind.
You know the kind
Describing the woman as a certain type he recognizes.
Once saw my woman with another man
Narrating a moment of seeing his woman with another man.
Once saw my woman take a hold of his hand
Observing his woman holding hands with someone else.
Said I once saw my woman in
Reiterating the presence of the woman in his heart and mind.
My heart in my mind
Continuing to emphasize the woman's place in his thoughts.
Ooh Lord she was a mean kind
Characterizing the woman as a challenging and formidable presence.
She was a good woman yeah
Acknowledging the woman as good overall.
Nothing wrong with her
Asserting that there was nothing inherently wrong with her.
A little bit wild but all right
Describing the woman as a bit wild but ultimately acceptable.
Now I'm older i'm real good at tellin lies
Reflecting on personal growth and the ability to deceive as he aged.
But I'll never forget her no no
Stating that he will never forget her despite the passage of time.
Even in my heart even in my mind
Affirming that the woman remains in his heart and mind.
Black eyed girl of mine
Referring to the woman as a "black-eyed girl" of his.
She was a black eyed girl of mine
Repeating the identification of the woman with black eyes.
Shes so good
Affirming her goodness despite challenges.
She's still free comin after you yeah
Suggesting that the woman is still free and pursuing something after him.
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