All In The Mind
ÉñÔÏ£¨The Verve£© Lyrics
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We drove for a mile
I didn't even learn her name
She said "You've got the money and I've got the time"
Five years later on
She became my lover
Taught me everything I know
I said "Hey! I already know"
Because it's all inside
Because it's all inside
I was born to fly, fly pretty high
Five years later on
She became my father
Taught me everything I know
She said "You were born to burn my love"
I said "Hey! I already know"
Because it's all inside
Because it's all inside
I was born to fly, fly pretty high
Because it's all inside
Because it's all inside
I was born to fly, fly pretty high
So waste your time
On people who don't know which way to go
They'll never say you were, never say
You were in the sky
Because it's all in the mind
Just get in the car
Turn out the light
Don't care who you are
You could be a star
Or you could be a fool
Don't care what I find
It's all in the mind
The Verve's song "All In The Mind" is a song about life and how we all have the power within us to make it what we want it to be. The song talks about a woman who gets in the car with the singer and drives for a mile without even telling him her name. She tells him "you've got the money and I've got the time." Five years later, she becomes his lover and teaches him everything he knows. She tells him he was born to fly and he already knows it. The lyrics then shift and five years later on, the same woman becomes his father and tells him he was born to burn her love.
The song's theme centers around self-discovery and self-realization. It suggests that we can all be anything we want to be and that our lives are in our own hands. It also suggests that we should not waste our time on people who do not know which way to go because "it's all in the mind." The song's protagonist urges listeners to take control of their lives and not let others dictate their path.
Line by Line Meaning
So I got in the car
I entered the car
We drove for a mile
We traveled for a distance of one mile
I didn't even learn her name
I did not acquire the knowledge of her name
She said "You've got the money and I've got the time"
She stated that I possessed the financial resources and she had the availability
Five years later on
After the duration of five years
She became my lover
She progressed to become my romantic partner
Taught me everything I know
Provided me with the knowledge I possess
She said "You were born to fly my son"
She expressed that I was inherently meant to soar
I said "Hey! I already know"
I replied with the acknowledgement of prior knowledge
Because it's all inside
Due to the fact that everything is internally contained
I was born to fly, fly pretty high
I was destined to fly at a great altitude
She became my father
She transformed into my paternal figure
She said "You were born to burn my love"
She uttered that my purpose was to fervently love her
Because it's all in the mind
Since everything exists within the mind
So waste your time
Spend your time unwisely
On people who don't know which way to go
Invest in individuals who lack direction
They'll never say you were, never say
Those individuals will never acknowledge that you were
You were in the sky
You were soaring in the atmosphere
Just get in the car
Simply enter the vehicle
Turn out the light
Switch off the illumination
Don't care who you are
Your identity is insignificant
You could be a star
You possess the potential to be a luminary
Or you could be a fool
Alternatively, you may be a foolish individual
Don't care what I find
I am indifferent towards what I discover
It's all in the mind
Everything is contained within the mind
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@luv2learn995
These men shared such vulnerable moments with us. I’m glad Jimin showed us his hair. He looks amazing as always. It sure is a big change for them. They’re leaving their families, pets and homes. Army will feel a big void and hope they stay safe and come back happy.
@dorisnorton9090
Very well said and I agree wholeheartedly! Love and best wishes foe each seven!
@HWolfe
Yes... 🤧....sniffle...❤❤❤❤
@WhippedForJungkookie
An emotional time for BTS & the Army as the guys said their last goodbye to us & each other. It is with sadness that they have to leave everything they know & love but the members remain united as one, it was nice to see them reunited together, they will always be there for one another no matter what. Wishing good luck & all the very best as they take this next stage in life. Everything will work out fine, the guys will learn new things, gain new experiences & return with a new perspective & renewed strength.
Continue to love, support. Enjoy the music & look forward to new content.
Life goes on so live on.
Bangtan Fighting!! ✊🏼🪖❤️
@nervellalie9011
I think their time apart these last few months was good for them to learn being apart from each other had they go into it straight it would be very difficult 😊
@WhippedForJungkookie
Jimin left shaving his head right up until the last minute, he looks good no matter what his hairstyle but it is a new thing for him that will take getting use to 💛
@jrscott4768
Dave,I must say, seeing the good bye messages made me an emotional mess. I'm older Army, but I will miss them and I will continue to Pray for them to be safe and healthy 💜. Thanks Dave
@kimkrupp311
I'm tired of crying 😢
@user-wp3kx9id3e
I am so sorry they need to go. They have been at the top of their fame, and it must be so hard to leave the privacy of their homes, their cars, their kitchens and favorite foods, their friends and mostly ARMY. We must continue to post and write to them so they can see we are waiting for them.
@ja-ni-ce1193
I'm an Older Army too, and I will miss all of them tremendously. I'll miss their beautiful music, their outstanding lyrics, and their overall positive lives. May God watch over all of them and keep them Safe And Healthy. Until we meet again, BTS Is Forever! 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗