Always on My Mind
James Farrelli Lyrics
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Quite as good as I should have
Maybe I didn't love you
Quite as often as I could have
Little things I should have said and done
I just never took the time
You were always on my mind
(You were always on my mind)
Maybe I didn't hold you
All those lonely, lonely times
And I guess I never told you
I'm so happy that you're mine
If I make you feel second best
Girl, I'm so sorry I was blind
You were always on my mind
(You were always on my mind)
You were always on my mind
Tell me
Tell me that your sweet love hasn't died
Give me
Give me one more chance
To keep you satisfied, satisfied
Little things I should have said and done
I just never took the time
You were always on my mind
(You were always on my mind)
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
Maybe I didn't treat you
Quite as good as I should have
Maybe I didn't love you
Quite as often as I could have
Maybe I didn't hold you
All those lonely, lonely times
And I guess I never told you
I'm so happy that you're mine
Maybe I didn't treat you
Quite as good as I should have
The lyrics to James Farrelli's song "Always on My Mind" express regret and a realization of not fully appreciating and valuing a past relationship. The singer acknowledges that they may not have treated their partner as well as they should have and didn't express love and affection as often as they could have. They reflect on the little things they should have said and done but never took the time to do so.
The repeated line "You were always on my mind" emphasizes the constant presence of the partner in the singer's thoughts and the regret for not fully acknowledging their importance. The singer admits to not holding their partner during lonely times and never expressing gratitude for having them in their life. The apology and regret for making their partner feel like second best reveals the singer's remorse for not giving the relationship the attention it deserved.
The plea for another chance and the desire to keep their partner satisfied reflects the singer's realization of the love they had and the desire to make amends. The song ends with a repetition of the initial verses, emphasizing the regret and recognition of the singer's shortcomings in the relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Maybe I didn't treat you
Perhaps I didn't treat you
Quite as good as I should have
As well as I should have
Maybe I didn't love you
Perhaps I didn't love you
Quite as often as I could have
As frequently as I could have
Little things I should have said and done
Small gestures I should have expressed and actions I should have taken
I just never took the time
I simply never made an effort
You were always on my mind
You were constantly in my thoughts
(You were always on my mind)
(You were always on my mind)
You were always on my mind
You were always present in my thoughts
Maybe I didn't hold you
Perhaps I didn't embrace you
All those lonely, lonely times
During those moments of solitude
And I guess I never told you
And I suppose I never expressed to you
I'm so happy that you're mine
I am incredibly pleased that you belong to me
If I make you feel second best
If I made you feel less important
Girl, I'm so sorry I was blind
Girl, I deeply apologize for not realizing
Tell me
Inform me
Tell me that your sweet love hasn't died
Reassure me that your affection hasn't faded
Give me
Grant me
Give me one more chance
Provide me with another opportunity
To keep you satisfied, satisfied
To ensure your contentment, complete contentment
You were always on my mind
You were continuously in my thoughts
(You were always on my mind)
(You were always on my mind)
You were always on my mind
You were consistently present in my thoughts
You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind
Maybe I didn't treat you
Perhaps I didn't treat you
Quite as good as I should have
As well as I should have
Lyrics © Kanjian Music, Tratore, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Wayne Carson Thompson, John Jr. Christopher, Mark James
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