What Was I Thinking
James and the Drifters Lyrics
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Don't know what I was thinking
I'm bringing you flowers
I'm making it up to you
Don't know what I was thinking
I figured it out I need you
Don't know why I didn't know it then
Don't know what I was thinking
When it's going along when it's something to give
That's when I feel I have to wonder
Oh, but I was a fool I was listening to everything except
For what my heart was saying
I figured it out I need you
Don't know why I didn't know it then
I got it all wrong I miss you mmmmm
Don't know what I was thinking
I know what I have said "it's over"
But I know what I want now, it's you, it's you, it's you
I figured it out I need you
Don't know why I didn't know it then
I got it all wrong I miss you
Don't know what I was thinking oohh
Don't know what I was thinking
Don't know what I was thinking
The lyrics of James and the Drifters' song "What Was I Thinking" describe a person who realizes that they made a mistake in their relationship and wants to make amends. The first few lines suggest that the person is leaving where they are to go see their partner, but they don't really know why they are doing it. They are bringing flowers and trying to make it up to their partner, but they are still unclear about what led them to make this mistake in the first place.
The subsequent lines of the song show that the singer now understands that they were wrong about something in their relationship. They didn't realize how much they needed their partner until they were separated, and they regret that. They clarify that they were foolish for not listening to their heart when everything was going well in the relationship. The final lines of the song show that the singer is now certain of their feelings and wants to be with their partner. They know what they want and that is their partner.
Overall, "What Was I Thinking" is a song about recognizing and admitting a mistake in a relationship and trying to make amends. It's about realizing how important someone is to you and being willing to admit you were wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in some way I'm taking the next train
In some way, I'm leaving and moving on to something new.
Don't know what I was thinking
I made a mistake and I don't understand why.
I'm bringing you flowers
I'm trying to make up for what I did wrong by giving you a present.
I'm making it up to you
I'm trying to apologize and fix things between us.
I figured it out I need you
I finally realized that I love you and I can't be without you.
Don't know why I didn't know it then
I don't understand why it took me so long to realize how I truly feel.
I got it all wrong I miss you
I made a mistake and now I regret it, I miss you so much.
When it's going along when it's something to give
When things are good, and there's something for me to offer, I start to question and doubt it.
That's when I feel I have to wonder
When things are good, I start to overthink and question what's happening.
Oh, but I was a fool I was listening to everything except For what my heart was saying
I was foolish for not listening to my own heart and instead paid attention to external factors that led me astray.
I know what I have said 'it's over'
I may have said that we're done, but my feelings have changed.
But I know what I want now, it's you, it's you, it's you
I now know that I want to be with you, and only you.
Don't know what I was thinking
I still can't believe I made such a big mistake and hurt you, I don't know what I was thinking.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ADAM TEDDY THOMPSON
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Softer than the summer night.
EVERYTHING I WANT I HAVE,
whenever I hold you tight.”
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