Thinking Of You
★N Sync Lyrics


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Oh, oh, oh, oh
Lying in your arms, so close together
Didn't know just what I had
Now I toss and turn'
'Cause I'm without you
How I'm missing you so bad
Where was my head? Where was my heart?
Now I cry alone in the dark

I lie awake, I drive myself crazy
Drive myself crazy thinking of you
Made a mistake when I let you go, baby
I drive myself crazy
Wanting you the way that I do (Wanting you the way that I do)

I was such a fool, I couldn't see it
Just how good you were to me (Just how good you were to me)

You confessed your love (You confessed your love)
Undying devotion
I confessed my need to be free
And now I'm left with all this pain
I've only got myself to blame

I lie awake, I drive myself crazy
Drive myself crazy thinking of you
Made a mistake when I let you go baby
I drive myself crazy
Wanting you the way that I do (Wanting you the way that I do)

Why didn't I know it (How much I loved you baby)
Why couldn't show it (If I had only told you)
When I had the chance
Oh, I had the chance, oh, la, la, la, la

I drive myself crazy', ah
Oh, so crazy, la, la, la, la, oh

I lie awake, I drive myself crazy
Drive myself crazy thinking of you
Made a mistake (made a mistake), let you go baby
I drive myself crazy
Wanting you the way that I do

I lie awake, I drive myself crazy (I drive myself crazy)
Drive myself crazy, crazy, crazy
Made a mistake, let you go baby
I drive myself crazy
Wanting you the way that I do




I drive myself crazy
Wanting you the way that I do

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to ★N Sync's song "Thinking Of You" describes the nostalgia and longing one feels after making a mistake of letting go of someone they love. The artist sings about lying in their lover's arms, realizing that they had it all but did not appreciate it at the time. The song is an introspection of what could have been, what was lost, and the consequences of the decision.


The lyrics use imagery such as crying alone in the dark and driving oneself crazy, to show the depth of emptiness and pain the artist feels, missing their lover. The song encapsulates the regret and the yearning for a second chance. The lyrics also stress the importance of valuing and appreciating people when they are present and not taking them for granted.


Overall, the song captures the complex and bittersweet emotions that come with regret, loss, and longing for a past lover.


Line by Line Meaning

Lying in your arms, so close together
Being physically close to you was comforting


Didn't know just what I had
I didn't realize the value of our relationship


Now I toss and turn', 'Cause I'm without you
I am restless and troubled because you are not with me


How I'm missing you so bad
I am feeling intense sadness because I miss you deeply


Where was my head? Where was my heart?
I was not thinking clearly and didn't follow my heart


Now I cry alone in the dark
I am sad and alone, regretting my past actions


Made a mistake when I let you go, baby
I regret ending our relationship and wish I hadn't


Wanting you the way that I do
I have strong feelings of desire and longing for you


I was such a fool, I couldn't see it
I was foolish and didn't realize how special you were


Just how good you were to me (Just how good you were to me)
I failed to appreciate how kind and loving you were


You confessed your love (You confessed your love)
You expressed your deep feelings of love to me


Undying devotion
Your love and commitment to me were unwavering


I confessed my need to be free
I admitted that I wanted freedom from our relationship


And now I'm left with all this pain
I am suffering the consequences of my actions and regretful of it


Why didn't I know it (How much I loved you baby)
I didn't realize how much I loved you until it was too late


Why couldn't show it (If I had only told you)
I failed to express my love to you


When I had the chance
I had the opportunity to cherish our relationship


Oh, I had the chance, oh, la, la, la, la
I had a chance to make things right, but I didn't take it


I drive myself crazy
I am torturing myself mentally and emotionally


Oh, so crazy, la, la, la, la, oh
I am going insane over my love for you




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Spirit Music Group
Written by: ALLAN RICH, ELLEN SHIPLEY, RICK NOWELS

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Lyrics:

Can this be true?
Tell me, can this be real?
How can I put into words what I feel?
My life was complete
I thought I was whole
Why do I feel like I'm losing control?
I never thought that love could feel like this
And you've changed my world with just one kiss
How can it be that right here with me
There's an angel?
It's a miracle
Your love is like a river
Peaceful and deep
Your soul is like a secret
That I never could keep
When I look into your eyes
I know that it's true
God must have spent
A little more time
On you
(A little more time, yes he did baby)
In all of creation, all things great and small
You are the one that surpasses them all
More precious than any diamond or pearl
They broke the mold when you came in this world
And I'm trying hard to figure out
Just how I ever did without
The warmth of your smile
The heart of a child
That's deep inside
Leaves me purified
Your love is like a river
Peaceful and deep
Your soul is like a secret
That I never could keep
When I look into your eyes
I know that it's true
God must have spent
A little more time
On you
Never thought that love could feel like this
And you've changed my world with just one kiss
How can it be that right here with me
There's an angel?
It's a miracle
Your love is like a river
Peaceful and deep
Your soul is like a secret
That I never could keep
When I look into your eyes
I know that it's true
God must have spent
A little more time
On you
God must have spent
A little more time, on you
(on you, on you, you, you, oh yeah)
A little more time
On you



@maravilhamunto1017

Can this be true?
Tell me, can this be real?
How can I put into words what I feel?
My life was complete
I thought I was whole
Why do I feel like I'm losing control?
I never thought that love could feel like this
And you've changed my world with just one kiss
How can it be that right here with me
There's an angel?
It's a miracle
Your love is like a river
Peaceful and deep
Your soul is like a secret
That I never could keep
When I look into your eyes
I know that it's true
God must have spent
A little more time
On you
(A little more time, yes he did baby)
In all of creation, all things great and small
You are the one that surpasses them all
More precious than any diamond or pearl
They broke the mold when you came in this world
And I'm trying hard to figure out
Just how I ever did without
The warmth of your smile
The heart of a child
That's deep inside
Leaves me purified
Your love is like a river
Peaceful and deep
Your soul is like a secret
That I never could keep
When I look into your eyes
I know that it's true
God must have spent
A little more time
On you
Never thought that love could feel like this
And you've changed my world with just one kiss
How can it be that right here with me
There's an angel?
It's a miracle
Your love is like a river
Peaceful and deep
Your soul is like a secret
That I never could keep
When I look into your eyes
I know that it's true
God must have spent
A little more time
On you
God must have spent
A little more time, on you
(on you, on you, you, you, oh yeah)
A little more time
On you



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Don’t worry you’re not the the only one listening to this masterpiece in 2024

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This song is up there with one of the greatest!

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Saudades desse tempo

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Oh lord were many

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@isabella3909

I LOVE the direction they took with this music video. Rather than the typical lover relationship, they used a mother/son relationship. Truly meaningful

@barrymarcus4980

Isabella how do you feel when listening to this song?

@kevinkchao8

I'm pretty sure that's what the song is about, it doesn't really scream lovers to me regardless of the video.

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Miss Mama everyday❣️

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