The Famous Flames appeared less and less often on record as Brown's music moved beyond his original R&B style and into the realm of funk; he later claimed that "[t]hey were a good stage act, but they couldn't really sing all that good." Their last studio recording with Brown was "Maybe the Last Time", the B-side of his 1964 proto-funk single "Out of Sight". They continued to appear with him on stage until 1968. After briefly leaving him in the late 60s, Byrd continued with Brown in a supporting vocal role into the 70s and beyond.
I Don't Know
James Brown And His Famous Flames Lyrics
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I don't mind the one
You're thinking of
But I know, I know
You're gonna miss me
I don't mind
I don't mind your
Love growing cold
But I know, I know
You're gonna miss me
I don't mind
This is my song
I don't mind
Goodbye, so long
I know, I know
You're gonna miss me
Yeah
I know, I know
I know, know, know
Know, know, know, know
The song "I Don't Mind" by James Brown & His Famous Flames is a soulful ballad that speaks of a man who is resigned to the fact that his lover will leave him for someone else. The lyrics describe the singer's acceptance of the situation and the fact that he is willing to let his lover go, despite the pain it will cause him. He acknowledges that he doesn't mind his lover finding someone new and that he is okay with her growing cold towards him, but he knows deep down that she will eventually regret her decision to leave him.
Despite the sadness of the situation, the song is also infused with a sense of dignity and self-respect. The singer is not pleading or begging his lover to stay; instead, he is calmly accepting his fate and preparing to move on. The repeated refrain of "I know you're gonna miss me" speaks to this sense of self-assuredness, as if to say, "You may not realize it now, but someday you'll regret leaving me."
Overall, "I Don't Mind" is a powerful and bittersweet song that speaks to the universal themes of love, loss, and acceptance.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't mind your love
I don't have a problem with the love you have for someone else
I don't mind the one
I don't mind that someone you love
You're thinking of
You're always thinking about that person
But I know, I know
But I'm aware, I'm aware
You're gonna miss me
You'll eventually miss me
I don't mind your body and soul
I don't have a problem with the entirety of your being
I don't mind your love growing cold
I don't mind if your love for me becomes less
This is my song
This is my own creation
I don't mind
I don't have a problem with it
Goodbye, so long
Saying goodbye to you
I know, I know
I'm aware, I'm aware
You're gonna miss me
You'll eventually miss me
Yeah
Yes
I know, I know
I'm aware, I'm aware
I know, know, know
I'm very certain
Know, know, know, know
I'm really certain
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Written by: James Brown
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