Lyrics
I know you're thinking that you've got me all figured out
I understand that you believe you've completely understood me
A music man like me ain't ever gonna settle down
As a musician, I'm not inclined to settle down
And you're just waiting around for the day that you're convinced ain't gonna come
You anticipate a day that you think will never arrive
And just the thought of wedding bells would make me want to run away
Mention of marriage makes me want to avoid commitment
Well all I can say
An empty line, possibly indicating a pause or reflection
Is don't believe everything you think
Advice not to trust every thought, suggesting doubt in assumptions
Baby, I might just have a ring in my pocket right now
Suggesting the possibility of having an engagement ring
So settle on down girl, reel that wild imagination in,
Encouraging the listener to calm their imagination
Baby, come on back to me again, yeah, oh the mind's a funny thing
Inviting the person to return, emphasizing the unpredictability of the mind
Don't believe everything you think
Reiteration of not trusting every thought, emphasizing skepticism
Every time another pretty girl comes walking by, I see your wheels turning
Observation of the partner's reaction to other attractive individuals
The way you watch my eyes, girl I don't know why
Confusion about why the partner doubts the singer's affection
You let it cross your mind that I ain't crazy over you
Expressing love and confusion about the partner's insecurity
And I don't want all the very same things you do
Asserting common desires despite partner's doubts
Babe, all I'm gonna say
A declaration that the singer has limited words on the matter
Is don't believe everything you think
Reiteration of not trusting every thought, suggesting caution
Baby, I might just have a ring in my pocket right now
Hinting at the possible presence of an engagement ring
So settle on down girl, reel that wild imagination in,
Advising the partner to control their imagination
Baby, come on back to me again, Yeah, the mind's a funny thing
Encouraging the partner to return, acknowledging the complexity of the mind
Don't believe everything you think
Reiteration of not trusting every thought, emphasizing skepticism
Girl, you need to get on out of your head and into your heart instead, like I said
Encouraging the partner to shift focus from thoughts to feelings
Is don't believe everything you think
Repeating the advice not to trust every thought, emphasizing doubt
Baby, I might just have a ring in my pocket right now
Suggesting the potential presence of an engagement ring
So settle on down girl, reel that wild imagination back in,
Asking the partner to rein in their imaginative thoughts
Baby, come on back to me again, yeah, the mind's a funny thing
Inviting the partner to return, acknowledging the complexity of the mind
Don't believe everything you think
Reiteration of not trusting every thought, emphasizing caution
Yeah, the mind's a funny thing, don't believe everything you think
Highlighting the unpredictable nature of the mind, repeating skepticism
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