rambling on my mind
Eric Clapton; John Mayall Lyrics
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I got rambling all on my mind.
I got rambling,
I got rambling all on my mind.
I hates to leave my baby,
But she treats me so unkind.
I got mean things,
I got mean things,
I got mean things all on my mind.
I hates to leave my baby,
But she treats me so unkind.
I'm going down to the station,
Catch the fastest train I see.
I'm going down to the station,
Catch the fastest train I see.
I got the blues 'bout miss so-and-so
And her son's got the blues about me.
I got rambling,
I got rambling all on my mind.
I got rambling,
I got rambling all on my mind.
I hates to leave my baby,
But she treats me so unkind.
In Eric Clapton's song Ramblin' On My Mind, the lyrics tell a story of a man who is feeling trapped and unhappy in his current relationship. He has a strong desire to leave and go on the road, but he hates the idea of leaving his baby despite how poorly she treats him. He also has "mean things" on his mind, suggesting that he has been hurt by this relationship and is feeling angry and resentful.
As the song progresses, it becomes clear that he is not just rambling aimlessly, but he has a specific destination in mind. He is going to the station to catch the fastest train he can find. In the final lines of the song, he acknowledges that his lover's son is also feeling unhappy about their relationship. This suggests that perhaps there is some level of dysfunction or tension that extends beyond just the two of them. The bluesy melody and the raw sincerity of Clapton's delivery make this song an emotional journey that many listeners can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
I got rambling,
I have the urge to wander without purpose
I got rambling all on my mind.
My mind is consumed with thoughts of aimless travel
I hates to leave my baby,
I don't want to abandon my lover
But she treats me so unkind.
But my lover is cruel to me
I got mean things,
I have negative thoughts and feelings
I got mean things all on my mind.
My mind is overwhelmed with unpleasant thoughts
I'm going down to the station,
I'm headed to the train station
Catch the fastest train I see.
To board the quickest train available
I got the blues 'bout miss so-and-so
I feel sadness about a particular person
And her son's got the blues about me.
That person's son is also unhappy about the situation between us
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