Thoughts
Jim Dalton Lyrics
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Some are good, some are not
Thoughts, endless thoughts
I wish I could, turn 'em off
Sometimes late at night in bed
Troubled thoughts invade my head
Wish these thoughts could just bring peace of mind instead
Thoughts, precious thoughts
Can't be sold, can't be bought
Thoughts, I wish I could
Lock 'em up in a box
Pray the Lord my soul to keep when I get in way too deep
If these thoughts could just leave me and let me sleep
Thoughts, endless thoughts
Some are pleasant, some are not
Thoughts, I wish I could
Send 'em off in a box
Sometimes late at night in bed
Troubled thoughts invade my head
If these thoughts would just bring peace of mind instead
Thoughts, endless thoughts
And I can't turn 'em off
Endless thoughts, endless thoughts, endless thoughts
The lyrics of Jim Dalton's song "Thoughts" convey the human experience of being stuck in one's own thoughts, whether they be positive or negative. The repetition of the word "thoughts" throughout the song emphasizes the constant and never-ending nature of this internal dialogue. While some thoughts are pleasant, others are not, and the singer longs to be able to lock them away or turn them off completely.
The line "pray the Lord my soul to keep when I get in way too deep" suggests that the singer may feel overwhelmed or lost in their own thoughts. However, they still value their thoughts as something precious that can't be bought or sold. The final repetition of "endless thoughts" highlights the struggle of trying to escape one's own inner voice.
Overall, the lyrics of "Thoughts" offer a relatable portrayal of the human experience of dealing with a constant stream of thoughts, both positive and negative, and the desire to find a way to quiet them down.
Line by Line Meaning
Thoughts, I got thoughts
The songwriter has numerous thoughts.
Some are good, some are not
The songwriter's thoughts vary in quality.
Thoughts, endless thoughts
The songwriter has a never-ending flow of thoughts.
I wish I could, turn 'em off
The songwriter wishes they had the ability to stop their thoughts.
Sometimes late at night in bed
The songwriter sometimes experiences these thoughts when they are trying to sleep.
Troubled thoughts invade my head
Some of the songwriter's thoughts cause them distress.
Wish these thoughts could just bring peace of mind instead
The songwriter wishes their thoughts could be more positive.
Thoughts, precious thoughts
The songwriter values their thoughts.
Can't be sold, can't be bought
The songwriter recognizes that their thoughts are priceless.
Thoughts, I wish I could
The songwriter desires to control their thoughts.
Lock 'em up in a box
The songwriter wishes to contain their thoughts.
Pray the Lord my soul to keep when I get in way too deep
The songwriter hopes for divine protection when their thoughts become overwhelming.
If these thoughts could just leave me and let me sleep
The songwriter wishes for their thoughts to stop bothering them so they can rest.
Some are pleasant, some are not
The songwriter has a mix of positive and negative thoughts.
Send 'em off in a box
The songwriter desires to rid themselves of their thoughts.
And I can't turn 'em off
The songwriter doesn't have control over their thoughts.
Endless thoughts, endless thoughts, endless thoughts
The songwriter's thoughts are constantly present and seemingly never-ending.
Writer(s): James Dalton
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Jim Dalton's analysis is great. Thank you for making these videos every week!
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I love Jim's videos. Direct, to-the-point, and brief.
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Thank you:). A Good New Year to you and everyone as well.
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So Well Put Jim. Have a great week as well
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Thanks Jim. Happy New Year!
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Thanks Jim!!