Last Thing On My Mind
Freddiei McGregor Lyrics
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Made of sand, made of sand
In the wink of an eye my soul is turning
In your hand, In your hand
As we walk, all my thoughts are a-tumblin'
′Round and 'round, 'round and ′round
Underneath our feet the subway′s rumblin'
You′ve got reasons a plenty for goin
This I know, this I know
For the weeds have been steadily growin
Please don't go, please don′t go
As I lie in my bed in the morning
Without you, without you
Each song in my breast dies a-borning
Without you, without you
The lyrics to Freddie McGregor's song "Last Thing On My Mind" speak of the hard realization that comes with a terminated relationship. He points out that it is a lesson too late for the learning, almost like he wasted time not seeing what was happening. He then uses the metaphor of sand to describe his emotions, how it can quickly and easily slip through someone's fingers. He's saying that he's realized that his soul is in his lover's hand and he can't just walk away unscathed.
The next stanza draws on the chaotic feeling of loss, where he describes his thoughts as tumbling around and around before being disrupted by real sounds of the subway. The sound of the subway is symbolic of life moving on, even when it seems impossible to do so. McGregor then addresses his lover directly, admitting that they might have their reasons for leaving him, but the thought of them leaving destroys him. It's almost as if he's begging them to stay with him.
Line by Line Meaning
It’s a lesson too late for the learning
I realize now that I should have learned this lesson earlier, but it's too late.
Made of sand, made of sand
Things that seem permanent can easily slip away, just like sand that can slip through your fingers.
In the wink of an eye my soul is turning
My emotions and thoughts can change rapidly and unpredictably.
In your hand, In your hand
My well-being is dependent on you and your actions.
As we walk, all my thoughts are a-tumblin'
Being around you makes my thoughts jumbled and confused.
′Round and 'round, 'round and ′round
My thoughts are stuck in a never-ending cycle.
Underneath our feet the subway′s rumblin'
The external chaos and noise are reflecting the inner turmoil I feel in your presence.
Underground, underground
My pain and struggles are hidden from everyone else.
You′ve got reasons a plenty for goin
I understand that you have valid reasons for leaving.
This I know, this I know
However, knowing that does not make it any easier for me.
For the weeds have been steadily growin
I have been ignoring the problems in our relationship, and they have grown out of control.
Please don't go, please don′t go
Despite everything, I cannot bear the thought of you leaving me.
As I lie in my bed in the morning
I wake up every day feeling incomplete without you.
Without you, without you
Your absence is felt in every aspect of my life.
Each song in my breast dies a-borning
The joy and creativity I once felt are slowly disappearing, leaving me feeling empty.
Without you, without you
My life is incomplete without you.
Writer(s): Mcgregor Fredrick Alphanso
Contributed by Annabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kicoventura9416
Hungry for you my dear empress...please Angel...sooo Emotional
@tafimutekwe2855
Well and masterly interpreted Mister Big Ship.
@robbieperotti2851
Very Good MUSIC 2 have à Nice quality TIME with your Lover..
@lumbanimphoka9295
🔥 I love this 🎵 🎶 song 🎵
@richardlewis8267
wld love to see him live
@tanya-leedixon-james2035
My favorite song 🎵
@deejayfigohkcjc5973
🔥
@nyokeyakarieda
Cool 1 Mcgregor!
@olgiomormon5320
Easy chilling loversrock to message your lover nice and slow to the max
@fagajo8890
I like the lyrics whatever groove or beat the song sanged I admit 1st English song that made me interested iam a musician n music teacher