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Rambling on My Mind
Derek and the Dominos Lyrics


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I've got rambling
I've got rambling all on my mind
I've got rambling
I've got rambling all on my mind

Is to leave my baby
'Cause she treat me so unkind

I'm going down to the station
Catch that old first mail train, see
I'm going down to the station
Catch that old first mail train, see

I got the blues 'bout miss so and so
And her son's got the blue about me

I got mean things
I got mean things all on my mind
Lil' girl, lil' girl
I got mean things all on my mind

Is to leave my baby
'Cause she treat me so unkind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Derek and the Dominoes' song "Rambling on My Mind" are an expression of the singer's desire to leave his baby because she treats him badly. He's got rambling all on his mind, which refers to his constant thoughts and need to move on from this relationship. The line "I got the blues 'bout miss so and so, and her son's got the blues about me" suggests that there is a complicated history between the singer and his partner's family, possibly causing additional stress and conflict in the relationship. The line "I got mean things all on my mind" reveals that the singer is harboring negative feelings towards his partner, but also acknowledges that leaving is the best course of action for him.


The use of repetition throughout the song reinforces the singer's frustration and restlessness. The repetition of the phrase "I've got rambling" reflects the constant state of mind he is in, while the repetition of the line "Is to leave my baby, 'cause she treat me so unkind" emphasizes the reason for his desire to leave. The line "I'm going down to the station, catch that old first mail train, see" adds a sense of urgency to the situation, painting the picture of a man who is ready to get out of town and move on with his life.


Line by Line Meaning

I've got rambling
I have an urge to leave and wander aimlessly


I've got rambling all on my mind
My mind is consumed by the desire to leave


Is to leave my baby
The reason for my rambling is to leave my girlfriend


'Cause she treat me so unkind
Because she has not been treating me well


I'm going down to the station
I am heading towards the train station


Catch that old first mail train, see
I intend to catch the earliest train available


I got the blues 'bout miss so and so
I am feeling sad about a certain woman, Miss So-and-So


And her son's got the blue about me
And her son is also feeling down or negative towards me


I got mean things
I have unpleasant thoughts or feelings


Lil' girl, lil' girl
Addressing his girlfriend


I got mean things all on my mind
My mind is consumed by negative thoughts and feelings


Is to leave my baby
The reason for my negative thoughts and feelings is to leave my girlfriend


'Cause she treat me so unkind
Because she has not been treating me well




Lyrics © THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY,
Written by: ROBERT LEROY JOHNSON

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