Mystery
Lukas Nelson Lyrics
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You're heart is heavy you can't see the sky
I know you love my but you still find the need
Mystery
And I can switch through any speed you need
Just say the words and I will slow my feet
And let me tell you, I can easily be
I was working on you overtime
Just to show you I could
Stay in line with all you need
But I can always be
Your mystery, your mystery
I'm gonna trust that sparkle in your eyes
And I won't listen to the darkness in my mind
The only thing I'll ever need from you
Is honesty
So let me take you to a love so free
It's something beautiful, you really got to see
Then maybe someday we won't even need
A mystery
I was working on overtime
Just to show you I could
Stay in line with all you need
But I can always be
Your mystery
La la la la..
Well I was working on overtime
Just to show you I could
Stay in line with all you need
But I can always be
Your mystery
Lord I was working on you overtime..
The song "Mystery" by Lukas Nelson is a song about two people who are struggling in their relationship. The singer in the song is speaking to their partner and telling them that they are willing to be whatever they need, even if it means being a mystery. They are willing to slow down or speed up depending on their partner's needs. The singer realizes that their partner is going through a tough time and can't see the brightness in their life. The singer is willing to trust the sparkle in their partner's eyes and ignore the darkness in their mind in order for them to work on their relationship together.
Throughout the song, Lukas Nelson sings about how he was willing to work overtime just to show his partner that he could be what they needed. Nelson is reminding his partner that he is reliable and dependable. He sings that he can always be their mystery, which could mean he is willing to keep the spark and excitement in the relationship alive. Nelson ends the song by singing that someday they won't even need a mystery if they work on their relationship, trust each other, and are honest.
Line by Line Meaning
You're head is spinning and you don't know why
You're feeling overwhelmed and confused, and you're not sure what's causing it.
You're heart is heavy you can't see the sky
You're feeling weighed down and full of sadness, and it's hard to feel hopeful and optimistic.
I know you love my but you still find the need
You have feelings for me, but you also feel like something is missing or you need something more.
Mystery
I represent a sense of uncertainty or something unexplained that you're searching for.
And I can switch through any speed you need
I'm adaptable and can keep up with whatever pace or tempo you require from me.
Just say the words and I will slow my feet
If you need me to slow down and take things at a more relaxed pace, just tell me and I'll do it.
And let me tell you, I can easily be
I'm capable of becoming or embodying whatever you desire or require from me.
A mystery
I represent the unknown or unexplained, and there's a sense of intrigue or fascination surrounding me.
I was working on you overtime
I was putting in extra effort and time towards trying to win you over or impress you.
Just to show you I could
I was trying to prove to you that I have what it takes to earn your affection or trust.
Stay in line with all you need
I was trying to understand and meet your expectations, staying true to what you require from me.
But I can always be
No matter what happens or what you need, I can continue to be there for you.
Your mystery, your mystery
I'll remain a source of intrigue and fascination for you, always keeping things interesting.
I'm gonna trust that sparkle in your eyes
I'm going to have faith in your sincerity and true intentions, believing what I see in your expression.
And I won't listen to the darkness in my mind
I won't give in to my own doubts or fears that may be holding me back from fully trusting or believing in you.
The only thing I'll ever need from you
All I need from you is honesty, even if it's not always what I want to hear.
Is honesty
The foundation of any solid relationship is truthfulness and openness with one another.
So let me take you to a love so free
I want to show you what it's like to experience a love that's without constraints or restrictions.
It's something beautiful, you really got to see
The kind of love I'm talking about is truly awe-inspiring and something that needs to be experienced firsthand.
Then maybe someday we won't even need
If we can find a love like this, maybe we won't need to keep searching for something more.
A mystery
I won't be a source of confusion or frustration anymore, because we'll have found what we're looking for in each other.
La la la la..
Just a fun, catchy interlude in the song's melody.
Lord I was working on you overtime..
An additional emphasis on putting in extra effort towards trying to win over the person the song is addressing.
Contributed by Samuel V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.