Linda On My Mind
Love's Struggle: Linda on My Mind
Lyrics
Now I'm lying here with Linda on my mind
Reflecting on thoughts of Linda while lying down.
And next to me, my soon to be, the one I left behind
The person lying next to the singer is the one they are soon to marry, but they left someone else behind.
And Lord it's killing me to see her crying
The guilt and pain of seeing the person they left behind crying are distressing.
She knows I'm lying here beside her with Linda on my mind.
Despite being physically present with their soon-to-be spouse, mentally, they are with Linda, and the guilt is acknowledged.
Yes I know that I once loved her
Acknowledging past love for the one left behind.
And I placed no one above her
Expressing that the person left behind was highly valued.
And I never thought I'd ever set her free
The singer never anticipated ending the relationship and didn't plan to let go.
But it just wasn't in my plan
Leaving was not part of the original plan.
The way Linda squeezed my hand
Reference to a physical interaction with Linda that made an impact.
The first time that I held her close as she danced with me.
Recalling a significant moment dancing with Linda.
She said I've loved you for a long time
Confirmation of Linda's long-standing love despite the singer being married to a friend.
But you're married to a friend of mine
Complicating factor: the singer is married to a friend of Linda.
And I tried hard to never let it show
Effort to conceal feelings for Linda, keeping them hidden.
But my love for you is stronger
Admitting that the love for Linda is becoming too strong to hide.
I can't hide it any longer
Feeling compelled to disclose the emotions to the person left behind.
And so I thought I'd better let you know.
Deciding to be honest and open about the emotions felt for Linda.
Now I'm lying here with Linda on my mind
Reiterating the presence of Linda in the singer's thoughts while lying down.
And next to me, my soon to be, the one I left behind
The juxtaposition of being with the soon-to-be spouse while mentally occupied with Linda continues.
And Lord it's killing me to see her crying
Expressing the agony of witnessing the person left behind in tears.
She knows I'm lying here beside her with Linda on my mind
Acknowledging the deception of being physically present with someone else while mentally preoccupied with Linda.
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