On Your Mind
John Mark Pantana Lyrics
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Simple life, I've been sipping all night
I was high as a kite in the summer of two thirteen
Deep down in my heart was shame
Didn't know You, didn't know where it came from
All the silent treatment that I felt
You were rude and hated from the page
Had a wrong view had a strong pain
And even then
And even then
And even then
I was on Your mind
Before the world began
I was on Your mind
Even on my darkest day
You know even then
I was on Your mind
Nine o'clock in the morning on time
Busy life, I've been workin all night
I was dry as a light in the summer of two sixteen
Deep down in my heart was stress
I didn't show it but I didn't know how to hold it
All the burden bearing on my chest
We are one but I worked it on my own
Had a wrong view, had it alone
I had gone and thought you weren't there for me
And even then
And even then
And even then
I was on Your mind
Before the world began
I was on Your mind
Even on my darkest day
You know even then
I was on Your mind
I was on Your mind
I was on Your mind
I was on Your mind
I was on Your mind
The song "On Your Mind" by John Mark Pantana is a beautiful expression of God's endless love and unending attention, even in our darkest hours. The lyrics begin by describing a moment of personal introspection, where the singer reflects on a time when he was lost and stumbling through life. After "sipping all night," he admits to feeling "high as a kite" and deeply ashamed. There is a sense of confusion and disorientation in these lines, a feeling of being lost without direction. Despite this, the singer realizes that even during these moments, God was thinking of him: "Before the world began, I was on Your mind".
The second verse picks up the story a few years later, with the singer now leading a very different life. He may be more successful or accomplished, but it is clear that he is still struggling inwardly. This time, instead of feeling lost, he is carrying a heavy burden of stress and responsibility. And yet, once again, he is reminded that God has never stopped thinking of him: "Even on my darkest day, You know even then I was on Your mind". The repeated refrain of "I was on Your mind" is a powerful reassurance of God's love, and a reminder to the listener to have faith even in the most trying circumstances.
Overall, "On Your Mind" is a tender and uplifting song that encourages listeners to trust in God's love, even when life is at its most challenging. Through its lyrics and upbeat melody, the song reminds us that we are all deeply cared for, and that no matter what life throws at us, we are always on God's mind.
Line by Line Meaning
Two o'clock in the morning inside
It's 2 AM and I'm alone, reflecting on life
Simple life, I've been sipping all night
My life may seem easy, but I've been drinking to numb the feeling of shame
I was high as a kite in the summer of two thirteen
In the past, I was so deep in my shame that I relied on drugs to get through it
Deep down in my heart was shame
I carried shame and guilt within myself
Didn't know You, didn't know where it came from
I had no understanding of God or where my shame came from
All the silent treatment that I felt
I felt like God wasn't there for me and was giving me the silent treatment
You were rude and hated from the page
I had a wrong view of God and thought He was mean and hated me
Had a wrong view had a strong pain
My wrong perception of God caused me a lot of pain
I had gone and thought you were wrong for me
I had rejected God because of my misconceptions about Him
And even then
Despite my rejection of Him,
And even then
Despite my pain and struggles,
And even then
Despite my wrong view of Him,
I was on Your mind
God had me in His thoughts
Before the world began
Even before the creation of the world, God had me in mind
Even on my darkest day
During my lowest and darkest moments, God had me in mind
You know even then
God was aware even when I wasn't
Nine o'clock in the morning on time
Now it's 9 AM and I'm living my busy life
Busy life, I've been workin all night
I work hard to keep myself distracted from the burden in my heart
I was dry as a light in the summer of two sixteen
I was empty and lacked the light of God's love in my life
Deep down in my heart was stress
Although I try to put on a brave face, I'm still carrying a lot of stress inside
I didn't show it but I didn't know how to hold it
I didn't express my struggles, but I also didn't know how to handle them
All the burden bearing on my chest
I feel suffocated by the weight of my burdens
We are one but I worked it on my own
Although I am connected to God, I try to tackle my problems by myself
Had a wrong view, had it alone
My wrong view of God made me feel like I couldn't turn to Him for help
I had gone and thought you weren't there for me
I had distanced myself from God and believed that He wasn't there for me
I was on Your mind
Even during my struggles, God never forgot about me
I was on Your mind
God had me in His thoughts always
I was on Your mind
No matter my circumstances, God never stopped caring about me
I was on Your mind
I was always on His mind
Writer(s): John Pantana
Contributed by Ethan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Bruna Ribeiro
Em português: 🇧🇷
Na sua mente
Duas horas da manhã dentro
Vida simples, eu tenho bebido a noite toda
Eu estava alto como uma pipa no verão de duas treze
No fundo do meu coração era vergonha
Não te conhecia, não sabia de onde veio
Todo o tratamento silencioso que eu senti
Você foi rude e odiado pela página
Teve uma visão errada teve uma dor forte
Eu tinha ido e pensei que você estava errado comigo
E mesmo assim
E mesmo assim
E mesmo assim
Eu estava em sua mente, oh sim
Antes do mundo começar
Eu estava em sua mente
Mesmo no meu dia mais escuro
Você sabe mesmo então
Eu estava em sua mente
Nove horas da manhã a tempo
Vida ocupada, eu tenho trabalhado a noite toda
Eu estava seco como uma luz no verão de dois dezesseis
No fundo do meu coração estava o estresse
Não mostrei, mas não sabia como segurar
Todo o fardo que carrega no meu peito
Somos um, mas eu trabalhei sozinho
Tinha uma visão errada, tinha isso sozinho
Eu tinha ido e pensei que você não estava lá para mim
E mesmo assim
E mesmo assim
E mesmo assim
Eu estava em sua mente, oh sim
Antes do mundo começar
Eu estava em sua mente
Mesmo no meu dia mais escuro
Você sabe mesmo então
Eu estava em sua mente
Eu estava em sua mente, oh sim
Eu estava em sua mente
Eu estava no Yo-oo-nossa mente
Eu estava em sua mente
Luludy Primwell
En français
Couplet 1
Deux heures du matin à l’intérieur
Vie simple, j’ai siroté toute la nuit
J’étais défoncé un été de deux treize
Au fond de mon coeur, de la honte
Ne te connaissant pas, ne sachant pas d’où cela venait
Toute la frustration du fait de me sentir ignoré
Tu étais odieux et detesté
J’avais une mauvaise vision et une trop grande souffrance
Je me suis mis à penser que tu n’étais pas fait pour moi
Et même à ce moment-là, même à ce moment-là, même à ce moment-là
Refrain
J’étais dans tes pensées
Avant que le monde ne commence, déjà
J’étais dans tes pensées
Meme au cours de mes jours les plus sombres
J’étais dans tes pensées
Couplet 2
Prêt et à l’heure dès 9 heures du matin
Vie occupée, j’ai bossé toute la nuit
J’étais à sec un été de deux seize
Au fond de moi, un coeur anxieux
Je ne le montrais pas mais je ne savais pas comment tenir
Tous ces fardeaux sur mes épaules
Nous sommes un mais j’y ai travaillé seul
J’avais une mauvaise vision, je regardais les choses seul
Je me suis mis à penser que tu n’étais pas là pour moi
Scarvex
Jesus prayed the following for His disciples:
“And now I am no more in the world, but these are in the world, and I come to thee. Holy Father, keep through thine own name those whom thou hast given me, that they may be one, as we are.” (John 17:11, KJV)
And for us also...
“Neither pray I for these alone, but for them also which shall believe on me through their word; That they all may be one; as thou, Father, art in me, and I in thee, that they also may be one in us: that the world may believe that thou hast sent me. And the glory which thou gavest me I have given them; that they may be one, even as we are one: I in them, and thou in me, that they may be made perfect in one; and that the world may know that thou hast sent me, and hast loved them, as thou hast loved me.” (John 17:20-23, KJV)
He says it in multiple ways to leave no doubt that this is His desire! God wants us near to Him. Very near.
Revy C
I listen to all your songs on my way to school on bike and it’s wonderful to know that I’m always on Gods mind and that he provides me with what I need.
Tami Weinert
Wonderful❤️
Joy Mwendwa
God is truly amazing
BUENAS NUEVAS DEL AMOR
Amein asi es🤩💖
Johnny Armentrout
This song is a vibe, praise God
Sara Oliveira
Não acredito que uma música tão boa assim tem tão poucos likes. I love this song ❤
Daniely Medeiros
Tava pensando o mesmo. O mundo inteiro precisa conhecer essas canções .
Laís Gomes
Agradeço a Deus por conhecer essa obra de arte, recomendo todas as músicas dele, são todas perfeitas ♥️
Sara Oliveira
@Daniely Medeiros verdade
Sara Oliveira
@Laís Gomes realmente, são todas perfeitas ❤️