Out of My Mind
John Mayer Trio Lyrics
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I'm putting you out of my mind
I'm putting you
I'm putting you right out of my mind
I'm so tired of running after you
One-and-one-half steps behind
Go tell your friends
Yeah, go tell your friends
Go tell your friends what Johnny did
If they don't laugh right at you
They just as fucked up as you is
If I don't see you tomorrow
See you another day, I'm sure
If I don't see you tomorrow
See you another day, I'm sure
I'll run into you at your job
You be waiting for me outside the stage door
I'm putting you
I'm putting you right out of my mind
I'm putting you, baby
I'll put you right out of my mind
So tired of chasing after you
Being one-and-one-half steps behind
In this song, John Mayer is expressing his frustration with a woman who he has been chasing after but who is always just out of reach. He sings about putting her out of his mind and being tired of playing this game of being behind her. He also mentions that he is fed up with the situation and wants to move on. He urges her to go tell her friends what he has done, but he doesn't seem to care about their reaction, insinuating that they are equally messed up. However, he also acknowledges that he might run into her again, which shows that he hasn't entirely given up on the idea of being with her.
The lyrics also display a sense of resignation and disappointment. John Mayer has been trying to get this girl's attention for a long time, and it seems like she's not interested. He sings about being tired of chasing after her, indicating that he's been doing it for a while. It is clear that he's been putting in a lot of effort and getting nothing in return, and it has taken a toll on him. Despite this, however, he still can't seem to let go entirely.
Overall, the song Out of My Mind showcases John Mayer's raw emotions and vulnerability while dealing with unrequited love. He sings about his frustrations and disappointment with both the woman and the situation, and how difficult it is for him to put her out of his mind.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm putting you
I am removing you from my thoughts
I'm putting you out of my mind
I am consciously choosing to forget about you
I'm putting you right out of my mind
I am determined to erase you from my memory
I'm so tired of running after you
I am exhausted from constantly trying to catch your attention
One-and-one-half steps behind
I am always a little too slow in my pursuit of you
Go tell your friends
Spread the word to your acquaintances
Go tell your friends what Johnny did
Share the story of what I did to you
If they don't laugh right at you
If they do not ridicule or criticize you
They just as fucked up as you is
They are equally damaged or flawed as you
If I don't see you tomorrow
In case I do not run into you the next day
See you another day, I'm sure
I am certain I will see you at another time
I'll run into you at your job
I will likely see you at your workplace
You be waiting for me outside the stage door
You may anticipate my arrival after one of my performances
I'm putting you, baby
I am removing you, my dear
I'll put you right out of my mind
I will consciously and fully get rid of you from my thoughts
Being one-and-one-half steps behind
I am always just a little bit short in my efforts to catch up with you
Lyrics © REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: JOHN CLAYTON MAYER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MisterPeetBull
Dude is a blues legend. Hope he makes more stuff with the trio
Nihad TP
Hey you alive. He made it
guitarmanwizard
+MisterPeetBull his new album is being made with the trio and it should be out in fall according to his IG post I believe
Early Cuyler
When he said "2007" I realized how fast time has gone by, it's like riding a fast train. You see a lot of beautiful things out the window but you don't have time to stop and enjoy them. Hearing the blues is like freezing time and reflecting on the last ten years, I'm now fourty not thirty, my son is now fifteen not five. Wish this ride would slow down a little.
Drayve 85
Stop this train, dammit!!lol
Gui Martins
hey man, i just wanted say that you made me rethink my entire life even being too young... live life just like the blues, theres time to speed up and just slow down, but always on an intense form and enjoying it.
The Robbos - J0J0
Instead of stop this train slow this train
Carson Cathey
Stop this train lol
Chilli Corbett
It's crazy to think that I woulda been two years old when he did this concert, I wish to death I got into his music earlier in my life even though I'm still a teenager
Gaston Deveaux
I don't think there's a drug that can make me feel like this music does. Heavenly.