Trouble in Mind
B.B. King Lyrics


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I don't wanna keep on running in circles
No it doesn't have to be
I don't wanna keep on running in circles
No it doesn't have to be
Who I gotta blame
For this mistake
For talking to you on the day that I did oh man am I insane
Know it's gonna hurt
To put it to an end
But I cannot make up my mind oh man why did I do this again
So safe and warm inside
Your arms I wanna die
Too much too sacrifice (Then why are they in my mind)
When you talk I'm hypnotized
Bonding throughout the nights
Feelings that never die
Troubled inside my mind
I don't wanna keep on running in circles
No it doesn't have to be
I don't wanna keep on running in circles
No it doesn't have to be
I don't wanna keep on running in circles
No it doesn't have to be
I don't wanna keep on running in circles
No it doesn't have to be
You got me confused
What am I to do
When all that I think of is you
It's time to decide
And make up my mind
Cant keep holding on and on and on
Doesn't have to be, it doesn't have to be ouu woah
Doesn't have to be, it doesn't have to be ouu woah
Doesn't have to be, it doesn't have to be ouu woah
Doesn't have to be, it doesn't have to be
I don't wanna keep on running in circles
No it doesn't have to be
I don't wanna keep on running in circles
No it doesn't have to be
I don't wanna keep on running in circles
No it doesn't have to be




I don't wanna keep on running in circles
No it doesn't have to be

Overall Meaning

In this song, the singer expresses their frustration and confusion about a romantic relationship. They are tired of going around in circles and unsure of who to blame for their mistakes. The singer acknowledges that ending the relationship will be painful but cannot make up their mind to do so. They describe feeling safe and warm in their partner's arms but recognize that holding on is not a sustainable solution. Despite this, they are hypnotized by their partner's words and feel a deep bond with them. The singer ultimately realizes that they need to make a decision and cannot continue to run in circles.


The lyrics convey the emotional complexity of relationships and the difficulty of making choices when feelings are involved. They suggest that sometimes the only way to move forward is to accept the pain of ending things and make a deliberate decision to do so.


Line by Line Meaning

I don't wanna keep on running in circles
I don't want to continue going in circles in this relationship


No it doesn't have to be
It's not necessary to continue this way


Who I gotta blame
Who should I hold responsible


For this mistake
For the error that was made


For talking to you on the day that I did oh man am I insane
Regretting talking to you that day and questioning my sanity for doing so


Know it's gonna hurt
I am aware that it will be painful


To put it to an end
To bring this relationship to a close


But I cannot make up my mind oh man why did I do this again
Struggling to make a decision and wondering why I am in this situation again


So safe and warm inside
Feeling secure and comfortable


Your arms I wanna die
I feel so content in your embrace that I could die


Too much too sacrifice (Then why are they in my mind)
There is too much at stake to continue this relationship, yet I can't seem to let go


When you talk I'm hypnotized
I am mesmerized by your words


Bonding throughout the nights
Creating a strong emotional attachment during our time together


Feelings that never die
Emotions that persist


Troubled inside my mind
Feeling distressed and uneasy in my thoughts


You got me confused
I am uncertain and bewildered by our situation


What am I to do
I am at a loss for what action to take


When all that I think of is you
My thoughts keep coming back to you


It's time to decide
I need to make a choice


Cant keep holding on and on and on
I can no longer continue grasping onto this relationship


Doesn't have to be, it doesn't have to be ouu woah
There are other options that don't involve this pain and uncertainty




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Written by: Angel Torres Jr., Linda Hidalgo

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on Always On My Mind

Here's BB King's Version - Lyrics

Maybe I didn't love you
Quite as often as I should have
Maybe I didn't treat you
Quite as good as I could have

If I made you feel second best
Girl I'm sorry I was blind
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind

Maybe I didn't hold you
All those lonely, lonely times
I guess I never told you
That I am so happy that you're mine
Little things I should have said and done
I just never took the time
You were always on my mind
ou were always on my mind

If I made you feel second best
Girl I'm sorry I was blind

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn't died
Give me, give me one more chance
To satisfied
I'll keep you satisfied

Musical Interlude

Tell me, tell me that your sweet love hasn't died
Give me, give me one more chance
To satisfied
I'll keep you satisfied

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