Just A State Of Mind
Coxon Graham Lyrics
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How bleak you are
Moving in the shadows
You're here and it's clear that it's
Just a state of mind, running through the times
Keeping us alive
First time that I saw you
And I though I'd die without you
But you're here and it's clear that it's
Just a state of mind ,running through the times
Keeping us alive
Just a state of mind, keeping us in line
Before we take a dive
Just be happy you are strong now, it's so lonely to love someone
Hapiness I've found you
How sweet you are
Smiling in the shadows
You're here and its clear
That its just a state of mind, running through the times
Keeping us alive
Just a state of mind, keeping us in line
Before we take a dive
The lyrics of Graham Coxon's "Just A State Of Mind" lead the listener to contemplate the concepts of emptiness and happiness as states of mind. The song starts off with the singer finding emptiness, and how bleak it can be, but amidst the shadows, he realizes that it's just a state of mind that keeps them going through hard times. The lyrics progress to the idea that he once thought he couldn't live without someone but had realized that it was just a state of mind, and that they're keeping themselves in line before potentially taking a dive. The song ends on a positive note with the singer finding happiness, expressing how sweet it is, and how it's just another state of mind that keeps them alive.
The use of metaphors and contrasting imagery in the lyrics adds depth to the song's meaning. The shadows represent the hard times, and the lyrics imply that these tough times will always pass, and happiness will make its way into our lives. The concept of states of mind is a recurring theme in the song and highlights the importance of mental health and our outlook on life.
Line by Line Meaning
Emptiness I've found you
I have found emptiness
How bleak you are
You are dismal and unpleasant
Moving in the shadows
You are lurking in darkness
You're here and it's clear that it's
You exist and it is apparent that
Just a state of mind, running through the times
You are merely a mental state that comes and goes with time
Keeping us alive
You are helping us to survive
First time that I saw you
The first time I encountered you
Teeth squeezed by lips
Your teeth clenched by your lips
And I though I'd die without you
I thought I would not survive without you
But you're here and it's clear that it's
But you exist and it is apparent that
Just a state of mind ,running through the times
You are merely a mental state that comes and goes with time
Keeping us alive
You are helping us to survive
Just a state of mind, keeping us in line
You are a mental state that keeps us on track
Before we take a dive
Before we experience a downfall
Just be happy you are strong now, it's so lonely to love someone
You should be content that you are currently emotionally strong, because it can be so isolating to love someone
Hapiness I've found you
I have found happiness
How sweet you are
You are delightful
Smiling in the shadows
You are concealed but still bringing joy
You're here and its clear
You exist and it is apparent
That its just a state of mind, running through the times
You are merely a mental state that comes and goes with time
Keeping us alive
You are helping us to survive
Just a state of mind, keeping us in line
You are a mental state that keeps us on track
Before we take a dive
Before we experience a downfall
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GRAHAM COXON
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