Something on My Mind
Unveiling Hidden Desires: Diana Ross' Heartfelt Confession in 'Something on My Mind'
Lyrics
Something's on my mind
Expressing that there's something bothering the speaker.
It's been troubling me a long, long time
Emphasizing the prolonged duration of the speaker's concerns.
Now I think it would best
Suggesting that it's time for the listener to be aware of the speaker's feelings.
If you knew
Indicating a desire for the listener to understand the depth of the speaker's love.
Just how much I'm in love with you
Highlighting the intensity of the speaker's love for the listener.
I don't think it's fair
Pointing out an apparent unfairness in the listener's behavior.
You walk by and pretend I'm not there
Observing the listener's disregard when they pass by.
Boy, don't you know
Expressing frustration about the emotional impact on the speaker.
What you're putting me through
Questioning the listener's awareness of the emotional toll on the speaker.
And just how long I've been wanting you
Revealing the duration of the speaker's longing for the listener.
I've waited patiently
Indicating the speaker's patience in waiting for the listener.
For you to come to me
Describing the speaker's anticipation for the listener's approach.
And I've stood in long as I can
Conveying the speaker's limit of endurance in waiting.
Now I've got to know
Expressing a need for clarity and understanding in the relationship.
Got to know just where I stand
Seeking confirmation about the listener's feelings and commitment.
And I hope you're gonna say
Expressing hope for mutual feelings from the listener.
All this time you've been feeling the same way
Hoping the listener reciprocates the speaker's emotions.
And you were playing such a silly, silly game
Suggesting that the listener played games with the speaker's emotions.
And my loving you hasn't been in vain
Believing that the speaker's love was not given in vain.
Baby, don't you know
Reiterating the importance of the listener understanding the speaker's feelings.
And I hope you're gonna say
Repeating the hope for mutual feelings from the listener.
All this time you were feeling the same way
Reiterating the desire for the listener to reciprocate the speaker's emotions.
And you were playing such a silly, silly game
Reemphasizing the idea that games were played with the speaker's emotions.
And my loving you hasn't been in vain
Affirming that the speaker's love was not given in vain.
Something's on my mind
Restating the presence of a pressing matter on the speaker's mind.
Just how much I need you, baby
Expressing the depth of the speaker's need for the listener.
Ah, something's on my mind
Repeating the urgency and duration of the speaker's concerns.
That's been troubling me a long, long time
Reiterating the prolonged period of the speaker's emotional distress.
Baby, baby, something's on my mind
Concluding with a reaffirmation of the pressing matter on the speaker's mind.
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