The Mind of Love
K.D. Laing Lyrics
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Is causing great concern for my health
Where is your head Kathryn
Where is your head
I'm trying hard to escape this
Constant pull towards ache
Why do you fight Kathryn
Surely help will arrive soon
To cure these self induced wounds
Why hurt yourself Kathryn
Why hurt yourself
Why hurt yourself
Can your heart conceal
What the mind of love reveals
I'm taking to myself again
It's causing great concern for my health
Where is your head Kathryn
Where is your head
Where is your head Kathryn
Where is your head
Can your heart conceal
What the mind of love reveals
Can your heart conceal
What the mind of love reveals
(Does your heart conceal)
What the mind of love reveals
The lyrics to K.D. Laing's song The Mind of Love explore the inner conflict of the singer, Kathryn, as she grapples with her own emotional turmoil. The opening lines are addressed to herself, indicating that she is isolated in her own thoughts and is perhaps suffering from mental distress. She questions the whereabouts of her head, implying that she is lost and struggling to make sense of her situation. This is followed by a plea to escape the constant emotional pain she is experiencing. However, she questions why she should fight against her own feelings, suggesting that she may be in a state of self-doubt.
The chorus of the song repeats the question of whether Kathryn can conceal her true emotions, suggesting that she may be in love with someone but is unable to express her feelings. This could be due to fear of rejection, lack of confidence or a past trauma. The repeated question implies that she is deeply conflicted and unable to find a way forward. The final lines suggest that the mind of love may reveal the truth, but it is up to Kathryn whether she is willing to confront her own feelings and open herself up to vulnerability.
Line by Line Meaning
Talking to myself here
Engaging in internal dialogue
Is causing great concern for my health
Causing distress and worry for my well-being
Where is your head Kathryn
Asking myself where my thoughts and focus are
I'm trying hard to escape this
Making a strong effort to avoid something
Constant pull towards ache
Continuously being drawn towards pain or discomfort
Why do you fight Kathryn
Questioning why I resist or struggle against something
Surely help will arrive soon
Believing that assistance or relief will come shortly
To cure these self induced wounds
To heal injuries or hurt that I have inflicted on myself
Why hurt yourself Kathryn
Asking myself the reason for causing harm to my own well-being
Can your heart conceal
Is it possible for my emotions to remain hidden
What the mind of love reveals
What my feelings of love and affection expose or reveal
I'm taking to myself again
Engaging in internal conversation again
Where is your head Kathryn
Asking myself where my focus and attention lies
Can your heart conceal
Is it possible for my emotions to remain hidden
What the mind of love reveals
What my feelings of love and affection expose or reveal
Can your heart conceal
Is it possible for my emotions to remain hidden
What the mind of love reveals
What my feelings of love and affection expose or reveal
(Does your heart conceal)
(Questioning if my heart truly hides my feelings of love)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: K. D. LANG, BENJAMIN MINK
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@moonnstarz4u
Who is listening 2024? k.d. lang voice is fabulous! This song has been my life since my daughter passed.
@donaldnimon5968
As long as just ready this , my heart and soul Cry for your loss!
@matthewbrown959
😢I’m so sorry to hear about your loss ❤
Music helps the soul. Prayers to you and your family 🙏
@heidiwalls112
So sorry for your loss!
@veedub6624
awesome voice
@adielkamalie5252
condolences. MAY OUR CREATOR console.you and bless her in her new abode😊
@lizhannan9440
Proof that angels do walk among up, God put you on earth to bring joy and you lived up to God's expectation Thanx K.D. Lang!
I'm still listening in 2024!
@robinh.7958
It's 2024 I'm still loving K.D. yes
@user-qq3cf3wp3k
Soulful lyrics that are easy to relate with.
@jamestea00
My mom recently passed and when I was little we would sing this song together as constant gravy. Silly, but a really nice memory. Thanks KD.