Thinking Of You
D'r Frank Lyrics
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Having trouble acting right
Holding my beer glass too tight
Cursing everything in sight
It's all right, I'm sure you knew
I was only thinking of you
If you've noticed me these days
Always staring into space
Stuttering when I say grace
It's all wrong, but it's all true
I was only thinking of you
Thinking of you used to be
The only thing that got me by
But things have changed
Now thinking of you makes me cry
But it's all right, cause when I do
I'm only thinking of you
The lyrics to D'r Frank's song 'Thinking of You' delve into the complexity and agony of unrequited love. The song captures the anguish and sorrow of the singer as he struggles to cope with his feelings for the object of his affection, who evidently does not feel the same way. The opening lines of the songs describe the singer's behavior when he is not in the presence of his love interest. He drinks heavily, curses, and is generally ill-behaved. However, it is revealed that his behavior is a result of thinking about the person he loves. The line "I was only thinking of you" captures the inescapable power the individual has over the singer's emotions, despite the fact that they are not interested in him.
The singer's suffering is further described in the second verse, where he states that he is always "staring into space", "tears running down my face," and "stuttering when I say grace." The singer may feel embarrassed and ashamed of his emotional state, but he cannot help how he feels. The line "It's all wrong, but it's all true" highlights this inner turmoil. Moreover, the lyrics suggest that thinking of the person he loves used to give him comfort, but now it only serves to bring him pain. The singer's anguish is palpable, but he cannot help thinking about the person he loves. The final line, "But it's all right, cause when I do, I'm only thinking of you," captures the irony of the situation. The singer's feelings may cause him pain, but he would rather feel something than nothing at all.
Line by Line Meaning
If you saw me late last night
If you happened to witness my behavior last night
Having trouble acting right
I was having difficulties controlling myself or behaving appropriately
Holding my beer glass too tight
I was gripping my glass more firmly than necessary, possibly showing negative emotions
Cursing everything in sight
I was using profanity and expressing anger towards anything in my vicinity
It's all right, I'm sure you knew
Despite my negative behavior, I believe that you understood why I was acting that way and hopefully still accept me
I was only thinking of you
The reason for my behavior may have been due to thoughts or feelings related to you
If you've noticed me these days
If you have recently observed my behavior over a period of time
Always staring into space
I have been frequently appearing to be lost in thought or daydreaming
Tears running down my face
I have been crying, possibly due to emotional distress or pain
Stuttering when I say grace
I have been having difficulty speaking or expressing myself clearly, especially during moments of prayer or gratitude
It's all wrong, but it's all true
My recent behavior may be inappropriate or concerning, but it is an accurate reflection of my current emotional state
Thinking of you used to be
In the past, focusing on thoughts related to you was a source of comfort
The only thing that got me by
It was the one thing that helped me cope or get through tough times
But things have changed
However, circumstances or emotions have shifted recently
Now thinking of you makes me cry
The act of reflecting on thoughts of you now leads to feelings of sadness or pain
But it's all right, cause when I do
Nevertheless, despite the current difficulties, it's okay because
I'm only thinking of you
I am still focused on thoughts related to you, which may be painful but still valuable to me
Lyrics Β© Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AARON ROBIN III HALL, JOE WILSON, MELVIN SMITH
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