I got my mind set on you
George Harrison Lyrics


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I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you
Got my mind set on you

But it's gonna take money
A whole lot of spending money
It's gonna take plenty of money
To do it right, child

It's gonna take time
Whole lot of precious time
It's gonna take patience and time, mm
To do it, to do it, to do it, to do it, to do it
To do it right, child

I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you

And this time I know it's for real
The feeling that I feel
I know if I put my mind to it
I know that I really can do it

I got my mind set on you
Set on you
I got my mind set on you
Set on you

But it's gonna take money
Whole lot of spending money
It's gonna take plenty of money
To do it right, child

It's gonna take time
Whole lot of precious time
It's gonna take patience and time, mm
To do it, to do it, to do it, to do it, to do it
To do it right

I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you
I got my mind set on you

And this time I know it's real
The feelings that I feel
I know if I put my mind to it
I know that I really can do it

But it's gonna take money
A whole lot of spending money
It's gonna take plenty of money
To do it right, child

It's gonna take time
A whole lot of precious time
It's gonna take patience and time, mm
To do it, to do it, to do it, to do it, to do it
To do it right

Set on you
Set on you

Set on you
Set on you
Set on you
Set on you
Set on you
I set on you




I set my mind on you
I'm gonna set on you

Overall Meaning

George Harrison's "I Got My Mind Set on You" is a song about determination and persistence. Harrison sings about setting his mind on someone and being willing to put in the necessary time, patience, and money to win them over. He believes that if he puts his mind to it, he can do it. The lyrics suggest that he has tried and failed before but is now more confident in his ability to succeed.


The repeated line of "I got my mind set on you" is a declaration of his unwavering focus on this person. The repetition emphasizes his determination and the importance of his goal. The lines about money and time suggest that this is not an easy task and requires sacrifice, but he is willing to do whatever it takes.


Overall, the song is an upbeat encouragement to persevere in the face of obstacles and setbacks. Harrison's confident delivery in the vocals and the catchy melody make it an enjoyable and inspiring anthem.


Line by Line Meaning

I got my mind set on you
I have fixed my thoughts and desires on you


But it's gonna take money
Achieving my desire for you will require a lot of money


A whole lot of spending money
A significant amount of money will have to be spent


It's gonna take plenty of money
An abundant supply of money will be needed


To do it right, child
In order to accomplish my goal effectively


It's gonna take time
The achievement of my desire is not immediate


A whole lot of precious time
A considerable amount of valuable time is necessary


It's gonna take patience and time, um
Both patience and time are required for success


To do it, to do it, to do it, to do it, to do it
Repeated effort and persistence are necessary


To do it right, child
To achieve it effectively


And this time I know it's for real
I am certain that this time it is genuine


The feelings that I feel
The emotions that I am experiencing


I know if I put my mind to it
I am aware that if I dedicate myself to it


I know that I really can do it
It is within my capacity to achieve


Set on you
My focus and intentions are directed towards you


I set my mind on you
I have deliberately chosen to focus my thoughts and intentions on you




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Rudy Clark

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@johnsergei

@@julie-annstephens2878 I won't say without George & Paul + the good drumming & energy of Ringo) there would be no Beatles after Revolver, because there would be no Beatles FULL STOP!


Listen to their Decca tapes or even their June 1962 EMI sessions. Yes, ther's energy, but there sonwriting was very limited @ that stage, the covers (which is what they mostly did) are very so so & the playing not great.


Lennon on his own, no chance.


But if Macca & Geroge left in 1966, the band would be over.


Tht said, I liked Johns image, specially in the later Beatles (but he could be a dick regarding bringing up his children & his opinion on the Beatles music.


George however, interst me the most.



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RIP George !! This was an absolute classic .

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I've heard this song so, so many times and always thought it was one of the better 80s bops. Finding out George Harrison did it, it honestly all makes sense.

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