We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds
Kris & Rita Lyrics
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All the memories we can't leave behind oh we must have been out of our minds
I thought I loved another not you how foolish I thought the same too
They both turned out to be the wrong kinds oh we must have been out of our minds
[ piano ]
Let's forgive and forget the past we've known
And reap together the wild seeds we've sown
Surely they can forgive us and find that we must have been out of our minds
Yes we must have been out of our minds yeah
The Kris & Rita's song "We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds" talks about two people who separate, only to later realize that they had left behind memories that they couldn't forget. As they tried to move on with their lives and love new people, they realized that those relationships didn't work out as they both thought they would. They decided to forgive and forget the past, hoping to grow together and reap the rewards of their wild and impulsive actions. The chorus sums up the song's theme, as they both conclude that they were both foolish to have let each other go.
The song is about regret and reminiscence. It's a common theme in country music, and particularly in the ballads sung by Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge, who were married at the time the song was released. The song is not just about them, but it reflects on the universal experience of impermanence and the bittersweet feeling that it leaves behind. It's a poignant reminder that time lost can never be regained, and that the choices we make now will determine our future.
Line by Line Meaning
We said our goodbyes long ago never thinking we'd miss each other so
When we parted ways, we didn't realize how much we would miss each other
All the memories we can't leave behind oh we must have been out of our minds
The memories we shared together are too precious to forget, we were foolish to ever consider leaving them behind
I thought I loved another not you how foolish I thought the same too
I mistakenly believed that I loved someone else other than you, and looking back, that thought was also foolish
They both turned out to be the wrong kinds oh we must have been out of our minds
Both of the people we thought we loved turned out to be bad for us, and we must have been crazy to have ever considered them
Let's forgive and forget the past we've known
We should forgive each other and move on from the past we have shared
And reap together the wild seeds we've sown
Let's come together and enjoy the fruits of the risks we took in the past
Surely they can forgive us and find that we must have been out of our minds
We hope that those we wronged in the past can forgive us and understand that we were not in our right minds when we made certain decisions
I thought I loved another...
Repetition of earlier line
Yes we must have been out of our minds yeah
A clarification and affirmation that we were truly out of our right minds when we made certain choices
Lyrics © GLAD MUSIC CO.
Written by: MELBA MONTGOMERY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
dawn ovitt
They were superb. I really do not believe we will ever hear another duo together .I have adored them for as many years as they have recorded! Some of the best music, country ever!!! Her voice is crazy! He has been my idol for over 45 years!
Rm M
@Cynthia Logue Me too. As they say all good things must come to an end.
Cynthia Logue
I TOTALLY AGREE. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Suzi64grad
Wish they were still together!! Pure magic...The way they looked at each other gave one shivers!!
Jessica.Smith Smith
Rita and Kris did an excellent job with this song.
E vie00sleep
This video & song reminds me of a very good time in life. Carefree, love & the best music of all time. Sure would miss it. But thanks to a long playlist it lives on. 🐞🎧🎼🎶🥂.
Kelly’s Homemade Kitchen
Beautiful rendition!!
James Mckenny
Wonderful.I love this duo
Trish Williams
James
Does anyone know if Kris has Limes desease ????
TheJayjay42
Absolutely beautiful.