You Don't Know My Mind
Laurie Hugh Lyrics
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Looking for my mama but she ain't here no more
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
She won't cook my dinner, won't wash my clothes
Won't do nothing but walk the road
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
My breakfast on the table and my coffee's getting cold
And mama's in the kitchen getting a sweet papa talk
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
Sometimes I think my baby's too good to die
Sometimes I think she should be buried alive
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
I wish I had a nickel, I wish I had a dime
I wish I hadn't give myself a fabulous time
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
Look at you mama, see what you got it done
You got my money now you broke and run
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
You made me get mad and you made me get sad
The going gets tougher than you aint never had
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying.
The poignant song "You Don't Know My Mind" by Laurie Hugh is a powerful testament to the heartache of betrayal and loss. The first verse finds the singer wandering along the levee with a heavy heart, searching for the mother who is no longer present. The lyrics, "Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind, when you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying," convey a deep sense of pain and resignation in the face of heartbreak.
The second verse speaks to the singer's feelings of being abandoned and neglected. Mama won't cook his dinner or wash his clothes, and instead chooses to roam the roads. This lack of care and affection reinforces his sense of isolation and loneliness. Once again, the lyrics speak volumes, "Baby, you don't know my mind, when you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying." Here, the stark contrast between laughter and crying is emphasized, hinting at the emotional turmoil brewing beneath the surface.
The remaining verses continue to flesh out the singer's sense of loss, disappointment, and anger. He is frustrated with the situation and is haunted by memories of times past. He wishes he had more money, bemoans the broken promises of his lover, and admits to feeling both angry and sad. All of these emotions are encapsulated beautifully in the lyrics, "Baby, you don't know my mind, when you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying." Here, laughter serves as a facade, a mask behind which the singer can hide his pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking down the levee with my head hangin' low
I am feeling sad and dejected as I walk along the levee.
Looking for my mama but she ain't here no more
I am searching for my mother, but she has passed away.
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
You cannot understand my thoughts and emotions.
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
I am pretending to be happy so that I don't break down in tears.
She won't cook my dinner, won't wash my clothes
My partner is neglecting her duties and not taking care of me.
Won't do nothing but walk the road
She is choosing to wander aimlessly instead of staying home to care for me.
My breakfast on the table and my coffee's getting cold
My partner has failed to make me breakfast or even bring me a cup of coffee.
And mama's in the kitchen getting a sweet papa talk
My mother is giving someone else affection instead of being there for me.
Sometimes I think my baby's too good to die
I worry that my partner is too kind and pure for this harsh world.
Sometimes I think she should be buried alive
Other times, I feel that my partner deserves punishment for her neglect.
I wish I had a nickel, I wish I had a dime
I am in need of money to improve my situation.
I wish I hadn't give myself a fabulous time
I regret wasting my resources on frivolous entertainment.
Look at you mama, see what you got it done
I blame my mother for my current situation and feel resentful towards her.
You got my money now you broke and run
My partner took my money and left me alone and destitute.
You made me get mad and you made me get sad
My partner's actions have caused me frustration and sorrow.
The going gets tougher than you aint never had
My partner is not equipped to handle the difficult times that we are facing.
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
My thoughts and feelings are too complex for you to understand.
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying.
I am using humor as a coping mechanism to deal with my pain.
Lyrics © RECORDS ON THE WALL, INC
Written by: CLARENCE WILLIAMS, SAM GRAY, VIRGINIA LISTON
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@maxteschner9949
[Verse 1]
Walking down the levee with my head hangin' low
Looking for my mama but she ain't here no more
[Hook]
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
[Verse 2]
She won't cook my dinner, won't wash my clothes
Won't do nothing but walk the road
[Hook]
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
[Verse 3]
My breakfast on the table and my coffee's getting cold
And mama's in the kitchen getting a sweet papa talk
[Hook]
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
[Verse 4]
Sometimes I think my baby's too good to die
Sometimes I think she should be buried alive
[Hook]
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
[Verse 5]
I wish I had a nickel, I wish I had a dime
I wish I hadn't give myself a fabulous time
[Hook]
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
[Verse 6]
Look at you mama, see what you got it done
You got my money now you broke and run
[Hook]
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
[Verse 6]
You made me get mad and you made me get sad
The going gets tougher than you ain't never had
[Hook]
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
@kimberlys8422
He plays piano, harmonica, guitar. drums, does a great American accent. He's as genius as House. Admire him. HUGE FAN
@huberthouska7370
Really nice pun!
Have a nice day 😉
@ShaddySoldier
Hea a pretty smart guy as he normally is on his own not playing a character too
@snek2089
1 year later . but you forgot the piano
@ShumonB
I actually play guitar drums bass guitar and piano a little
@sashreekhavelia1598
Guess you could say you're a HUGH FAN..
@giziraleon6830
Not what I usually listen to, but you can't deny this man is super talented
@maxteschner9949
[Verse 1]
Walking down the levee with my head hangin' low
Looking for my mama but she ain't here no more
[Hook]
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
[Verse 2]
She won't cook my dinner, won't wash my clothes
Won't do nothing but walk the road
[Hook]
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
[Verse 3]
My breakfast on the table and my coffee's getting cold
And mama's in the kitchen getting a sweet papa talk
[Hook]
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
[Verse 4]
Sometimes I think my baby's too good to die
Sometimes I think she should be buried alive
[Hook]
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
[Verse 5]
I wish I had a nickel, I wish I had a dime
I wish I hadn't give myself a fabulous time
[Hook]
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
[Verse 6]
Look at you mama, see what you got it done
You got my money now you broke and run
[Hook]
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
[Verse 6]
You made me get mad and you made me get sad
The going gets tougher than you ain't never had
[Hook]
Baby you don't know, you don't know my mind
When you see me laughing, I'm laughing just to keep from crying
@furqaandar1310
Hugh Laurie is a masterpiece
@brianogle1119
House was a true story. After Wilson died and house faked his death he changed his identity to become the best indie/folk singer alive: Hugh Laurie