Coming from a musical household, Isaiah was introduced to music at the age of four, he decided he wanted to be a guitarist and asked his parents to purchase one. Shortly thereafter, Isaiah started learning music under the close introduction of his father, Michael Sharkey. He would learn about different musical genres/styles from gospel music -- which came from growing up in the church -- to jazz, R&B, blues, rock and funk music. It wasn't long after that Isaiah would become noticed by other musicians in the Chicago area for being a young new talent. Soon after, he started doing concerts in the church as well as sitting in local jazz club jams.
At the age of 14, Isaiah, along with his father and brothers, released their first album entitled, "Skyliner." This album displayed Isaiah's ability to play covers and some transcriptions from greats like Wes Montgomery and George Benson.
Shortly thereafter, he started his recording career and served as a sideman for gospel artists such as Smokie Norful, Donald Lawrence and Vanessa Bell Armstrong. He also toured as lead guitarist with Ronald Isley and recorded two albums with him.
In 2009, Isaiah started working with artist D'Angelo on his third album, Black Messiah, which won the 2015 Grammy Award for Best R&B Album. Based on his work and contribution to the project, Isaiah received his first Grammy.
Currently, Isaiah can be found on tour with 7 time Grammy Award winner John Mayer’s “The Search for Everything World Tour.”
Isaiah also has worked, recorded, and toured with several world-renown and Grammy award winning artists including, Patti Labelle, Christopher Martin of Coldplay, Paul Simon, Corrine Bailey Rae, Mike Posner, Keith Urban, Brian McKnight, Boyz Il Men, Lalah Hathaway, Raphael Saadiq, Jennifer Hudson, Chris Dave and the DrumHedz, Regina Bell, Ruben Studdard, Lupe Fiasco, Kelly Price, Faith Evans, Rance Allen, The Winans, The Clark Sisters and many others.
Isaiah Sharkey is poised to take center stage as he fuses together his background in rock, gospel, jazz, R&B, blues, and funk to create an original sound with an unmistakable dose of soul. His debut album, Love.Life.Live, was released in September 2017 and is available worldwide.
On Your Mind
Isaiah Sharkey Lyrics
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Got to know what's on your mind
Want to know what's on your mind
Baby come here
I'm feeling some kinda way
Lately I've had you on my mind
You've worked so hard
Whatever you need from I can give you
So l want to know whats on your mind
Got to know what's on your mind
Want to know what's on your mind
I want to take all of your worries away
So you can have ever part of me
My mission is to please
And leave a smile on your face
I promise you will be pleased
So l want to know whats on your mind
Got to know what's on your mind
Want to know what's on your mind
The way l want to
The way l'd give you the love you need
Just got to know what's on you mind
Sol want to know whats on your mind
Got to know what's on your mind
Want to know what's on your mind
Isaiah Sharkey's song "On Your Mind" has a comforting and optimistic tone, as the singer is reassuring his partner that he is here for them and wants to know what's on their mind. The lyrics speak of the singer's desire to support and care for his partner, as they have been on his mind lately. The song starts with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the singer's eagerness to know what's on the partner's mind.
The first verse then follows, and the singer expresses that he is feeling "some kinda way" and that his partner deserves some time to unwind. He assures his partner that he is willing to give them whatever they need. In the second verse, he promises to take away all of their worries and to give them all of himself. The song ends with another chorus and a plea from the singer to know what's on the partner's mind so that he can love them in the way they want and deserve.
Overall, "On Your Mind" is a gentle and caring song that highlights the importance of communication and emotional support in a relationship. It encourages partners to check in with each other and to be there for one another in times of need.
Line by Line Meaning
So l want to know whats on your mind
The singer is curious to know what the person is thinking about.
Got to know what's on your mind
The singer feels it is important to understand what the person is feeling.
Want to know what's on your mind
The singer desires to know the thoughts of the person.
Baby come here
The singer is addressing the person lovingly and asking them to come closer.
I'm feeling some kinda way
The singer is experiencing emotions but is unable to describe them accurately.
Lately I've had you on my mind
The singer has been thinking a lot about the person recently.
You've worked so hard
The singer acknowledges the effort the person has put in recently.
And you need some time to unwind
The singer believes the person needs to relax and take a break.
Whatever you need from I can give you
The singer is willing to provide the person with whatever they need.
I want to take all of your worries away
The singer wants to remove all the anxieties from the person's life.
So you can have ever part of me
The singer wants the person to have everything they desire from their relationship.
My mission is to please
The singer aims to make the person happy and satisfied.
And leave a smile on your face
The singer wants the person to be happy and content.
I promise you will be pleased
The singer pledges to make the person happy and satisfied.
The way l want to
The singer will approach the relationship in the way they desire.
The way l'd give you the love you need
The singer will love the person in the way they require.
Just got to know what's on you mind
The singer still desires to know the thoughts of the person.
Contributed by Evelyn T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.