Mr. Jones
Incognito Lyrics


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You've gotta be out of your mind
If you think that I am the kind
To sit around and wait
Say you've got me all wrong
If you think that I am gonna be here
Should your plans not escalate

Mr. Jones, Mr. Jones, Mr. Jones
Didn't I give you so much more
Was it all for nothing
Mr. Jones, Mr. Jones, Mr. Jones
I can't give you any more
Was it all for nothing

Well I know she's got you hypnotised
Cos you're sitting right here next to me
But your heart is not around
I wished that I had you all wrong
But I know that it's time to step aside
Hitch another ride
I still got my pride

You must be losing your mind




If you think that I am the kind
To sit around and wait

Overall Meaning

The song "Mr. Jones" by Incognito is about a woman who is tired of waiting around for a man named Mr. Jones. The lyrics express her frustration and disappointment in his lack of commitment, stating "you've gotta be out of your mind if you think that I am the kind to sit around and wait." She is not willing to be there for him if his plans do not escalate, implying that she wants more from the relationship. She addresses Mr. Jones directly, asking him if everything she's given him has been for nothing. Despite his physical presence next to her, she knows that his heart is not with her and decides it's time to "step aside" and move on. The chorus repeats the name "Mr. Jones" and questions the value of the time and energy spent on the relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

You've gotta be out of your mind
You're crazy if you expect me to just wait for you.


If you think that I am the kind
If you believe I'm the type to stay put, just waiting for you.


To sit around and wait
I'm not going to wait for you to make up your mind.


Say you've got me all wrong
It's mistaken of you to believe I'll stick around for you.


If you think that I am gonna be here
Don't expect me to hang around in case you need me.


Should your plans not escalate
In case your plans don't work out, I'm not waiting in the wings.


Mr. Jones, Mr. Jones, Mr. Jones
Addressing the recipient of the song multiple times.


Didn't I give you so much more
I gave you everything I had, didn't I?


Was it all for nothing
Does it all mean nothing now?


I can't give you any more
I'm not going to keep investing in you.


Well I know she's got you hypnotized
It's clear that some other woman has captured your attention completely.


Cos you're sitting right here next to me
Even though you're here with me physically, your mind is elsewhere.


But your heart is not around
Your heart is not here with me, and I know that.


I wished that I had you all wrong
I was hoping that what I thought I knew about you was incorrect, but it's not.


But I know that it's time to step aside
It's clear that I need to take a step back now.


Hitch another ride
It's time for me to move on.


I still got my pride
Even though I feel hurt, I'm still going to hold my head up high.


You must be losing your mind
You're delusional if you believe I'll wait for you.


If you think that I am the kind
If you believe I'm the type to stick around and wait for you.


To sit around and wait
I'm not going to wait for you to make up your mind.




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