light of your mind
David Lyrics
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Sip a cup of tea
See the world's horizon
Existing Eternally
Don't listen
Too long
To the worries
In your mind
Wide eye reality
Don't listen
Too long
To the worries
In your mind
Don't listen
Too long
To the worries
In your mind
Feel the fascination
Of loving simplicity
Don't listen
Too long
To the worries
In your mind
Don't listen too long
Don't listen too long
Don't listen too long
Don't listen too long
Don't listen
Too long
To the worries
In your mind
The lyrics of David's song "Light of Your Mind" contain the recurring phrase "it's that jive talkin" repeated throughout the entire song. Jive talk originated in African American culture in the 1930s and was a type of slang used to express oneself in a way that was unintelligible to outsiders. The phrase "jive talkin" can also refer to exaggerating or being insincere. The repetition of this phrase in the song suggests that the subject of the song is not being honest or straightforward with the singer, possibly leading to confusion or frustration.
The addition of "in your mind" reinforces this idea, indicating that the jive talk is happening internally within the subject's own thoughts. This could suggest that the subject is not communicating their true feelings or intentions, even to themselves. The repetition of the phrase throughout the song creates a hypnotic effect, drawing the listener's attention to this theme.
Overall, "Light of Your Mind" is a commentary on the difficulties of communication and the importance of honesty in relationships. The jive talkin' in the song represents the obstacles we face in truly understanding each other, and the song encourages the listener to strive for deeper, more authentic connections with others.
Line by Line Meaning
It's that jive talkin
This phrase is referring to the misleading or insincere talk that fills one's mind.
It's that jive talkin
Again, this line is emphasizing the presence of insincere thoughts.
It's that jive talkin
Once more, this is emphasizing the repeated presence of insincere thoughts.
In your mind in your mind
This phrase is drawing attention to the fact that all of this insincere talk happens within one's own mind.
It's that jive talkin
Reiterating the fact that the insincere thoughts are present.
In your mind in your mind
Again, emphasizing that these thoughts are occurring within the individual's own mind.
It's that jive talkin
Continuing to draw attention to the presence of insincere thoughts.
In your mind in your mind
Again, reiterating the idea that it all takes place within one's own mind.
It's that jive talkin
This phrase is further emphasizing that the thoughts are insincere.
In your mind
This line is bringing attention to the fact that the insincere thoughts are happening solely within the individual's own mind.
It's that jive talkin
Once more, drawing attention to the presence of insincere thoughts.
In your mind
This is echoing the point that these thoughts are happening solely within the individual's own mind.
It's that jive talkin
Reiterating the presence of insincere thoughts.
In your mind
Again, emphasizing that the thoughts are happening solely within the individual's own mind.
It's that jive talkin
This phrase is once again drawing attention to the presence of insincere thoughts.
In your mind
This line is emphasizing that the thoughts are happening solely within the individual's own mind.
In your mind
This phrase is echoing the point that all of this is happening solely within the individual's own mind.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Kelly Lee
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Bruce Attenborrow
This is a huge earworm for me! First heard it on Mojo's Acid Drops, Spacedust & Flying Saucers . So many great tunes on that comp.
tingz r gud
so good , best part of youtube
flychomperfly
+tingz r gud yup... been looking for this group for 30 years...wouldn't have found this without youtube. :)
PsychedelicGuy
Whoaa stock copy!!
Richard Cameron
brilliant! Bread is a major letdown compared to this.
Thomas SMITH
@Bruce Attenborrow
Yeah, it's a beauty !
Bruce Attenborrow
James Griffin wrote the damn thing. All the chords and melody are there in his version. It's beautiful irregardless!