Are You on My Mind
Navigating Love's Wilderness: Unraveling the Meaning Behind 'Are You on My Mind'
Lyrics
Oh I need to see the ocean
Expressing a desire to experience the ocean.
Want to listen to the tides
Wishing to listen to the sound of the tides.
Is it a question of devotion
Pondering the nature of devotion.
And is it hers or is it mine
Questioning whether the devotion is mutual.
See nobody knows whether she'll come or she'll go
Uncertainty about the person's presence or absence.
But I'm trailing far behind
Feeling left behind and distant.
And no one knows if she's staying but I'm silently praying that
Hoping and praying to be the one on her mind.
It's me who's on her mind
Desiring to occupy her thoughts.
And if I just knew
Expressing a longing for understanding.
Then I could have you
Wishing for clarity to win her heart.
And there'd be no heartbreak or reason to stay in these moods
Avoiding heartbreak and emotional turmoil.
And now you're not here
Feeling a void in her absence.
My thoughts aren't clear
Struggling with unclear thoughts.
So now I'm trying to make sense of the world
Attempting to make sense of the world.
I thought I was over the worst
Believing the worst is over but still hurting.
But thoughts like this only leave you hurt
Realizing certain thoughts lead to pain.
So now I'm
Current emotional state.
Driving into nature
Seeking solace in nature.
Losing myself in the wild I need to
Getting lost in the wild to escape.
Get away so I don't say the first thing on my mind
Intending to avoid saying impulsive things.
The road is long but I know I'll be fine
Optimism about overcoming challenges on the road.
I need to get myself back now
Realizing the need to find oneself again.
Figure something out, how to
Determining a plan to avoid self-deprecation.
Not drag myself down
Resolving not to bring oneself down.
I'm on my way out need to
Heading towards self-improvement.
Get myself back now
Committing to personal growth.
Figure something out, how to
Continuing the journey of self-discovery.
Not drag myself down
Avoiding negative self-reflection.
I'm on my way out
Asserting progress on the journey.
And if I just knew
Reiterating the desire for understanding.
Then I could have you
Repeating the wish for clarity in relationships.
And there'd be no heartbreak or reason to stay in those moods
Emphasizing the goal of avoiding heartbreak.
And even though you're not here
Acknowledging a clear conscience despite absence.
My conscience, it's clear
Choosing to relax and observe the world.
I'm going to stand back and relax with the world
Reflecting on the uncertainty of the person's actions.
And still nobody knows whether she'll come or she'll go
Determined not to be left behind in the future.
But I won't be trailing far behind
Heading towards the ocean, a symbol of peace.
'Cos I'm on my way to the ocean
Anticipation of the soothing sound of the tides.
I can almost hear the tides
Feeling closer to the desired tranquility.
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