My Oh My
Maze and the Crusaders Lyrics


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And I'm sitting alone in my room
Where no-one lives in my mind
And I'm writing some stupid love songs
That don't seem to work any time
'Cause they just won't work with no-one
'Cause no-one seems to be blind
Then I'll hit myself over my head
And pretend everything is just fine
Yes I'm walking alone with no-one
No-one's there in my head
Yes I'm feeling the pain with no-one
Yeah but no-one still isn't dead
And I'm feeling it once
And I'm feeling it twice
And I just can't seem to take my advice
Oh I'm feeling it once
And I'm feeling it twice
And I just can't seem to take my advice
My advice
My advice
Then I take all the pain in my head
And nothing is what I'll pretend
And the next time that I see no-one
It just starts all over again
And then what I do is nothing
Because nothing has been what I do
And even if there's an effort
I just can't seem to get through
Yes I'm walking alone with no-one
No-one lives in my mind
And I'm killing myself over no-one
And it happens all of the time
Yes I'm feeling it once
And I'm feeling it twice
And I just can't seem to take my advice
Yes I'm feeling it once
And I'm feeling it twice
And I just can't seem to take my advice
My advice
My advice
Feeling the pain
Feeling the deal
Taking the time
Time to heal
Living the hurt
Living the deal
Living the time
Living for real
Feeling the pain
Feeling the deal
Taking the time
Time to heal
Living the hurt
Living the deal
Living the time
Living for real
Living for real
Time to heal
Then I'll find myself another no-one
And it'll start all over again
Then I'll kill myself over no-one
'Cause no-one just isn't dead
Beause you just can't kill no-one
That's just the way that it seems
Then I'll hit myself over no-one
'Cause there's just no killing my dreams
Yes I'm walking alone with no-one
No-one lives in my mind
Yes I'm killing myself over no-one
And it happens all of the time
And I'm feeling it once
And I'm feeling it twice
And I just can't seem to take my advice
Oh I'm feeling it once
And I'm feeling it twice
And I just can't seem to take my advice
My advice
My advice




My advice
My advice

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Maze and the Crusaders' song "My Oh My" showcase a person's struggle with loneliness and the constant cycle of seeking love and validation from others. The first verse describes the writer alone in their room, attempting to write love songs that don't seem to work. There is a sense of frustration and hopelessness, as if the writer feels stuck in their attempts to connect with others. This is reinforced later in the chorus when the writer admits they just can't seem to take their own advice.


The second verse continues this theme of loneliness, with the writer saying they walk alone with "no-one" in their head. They describe feeling the pain and struggling to heal, but unable to break out of the pattern of seeking love and validation from others. The refrain of "feeling it once and feeling it twice, and I just can't seem to take my advice" reinforces the idea that the writer knows what they need to do to move on, but they are unable to break their cycle.


The final verse offers a glimmer of hope, as the writer says they will find another "no-one" and start the cycle over again. However, there is also a sense of resignation, as they admit that "no-one just isn't dead" and there is no escaping the loneliness and need for validation.


Overall, "My Oh My" offers a poignant commentary on the human desire for connection and the struggle to break out of unhealthy patterns.


Line by Line Meaning

And I'm sitting alone in my room
Starting off in a place of loneliness and solitude.


Where no-one lives in my mind
The emptiness and feeling of being lost and forgotten is prevalent.


And I'm writing some stupid love songs
Attempting to create something beautiful out of the pain and confusion.


That don't seem to work any time
Despite the effort, the result is lacking and unsatisfactory.


'Cause they just won't work with no-one
There is no one to share that beauty with, rendering it incomplete and hollow.


'Cause no-one seems to be blind
Despite the lack of attention, the pain and confusion is felt and real.


Then I'll hit myself over my head
Battling with oneself, trying to make sense of the pain and find a way out.


And pretend everything is just fine
Putting on a facade of normality despite the internal turmoil.


Yes I'm walking alone with no-one
Continuing to exist in a lonely, isolated state of being.


No-one's there in my head
Fighting against the emptiness and lack of direction.


Yes I'm feeling the pain with no-one
Experiencing the hurt and confusion alone and without comfort.


Yeah but no-one still isn't dead
The pain and confusion persists, without resolution or end.


And I'm feeling it once
Experiencing the pain and confusion for the first time.


And I'm feeling it twice
Continuing to endure the same pain and confusion, without progress.


And I just can't seem to take my advice
Despite knowing what needs to be done, there is a struggle to take action.


Then I take all the pain in my head
Internalizing and enduring the hurt, with no release or resolution.


And nothing is what I'll pretend
Continuing to wear a facade of normality despite the internal pain and chaos.


And the next time that I see no-one
The cycle of loneliness, pain and confusion continues.


It just starts all over again
The same pattern and experience repeats, without progress or resolution.


Then what I do is nothing
Faced with the same pain and confusion, there is a sense of feeling stuck or unable to move forward.


Because nothing has been what I do
Lack of progress and action creates a sense of hopelessness and despair.


And even if there's an effort
Despite the effort, progress remains elusive and the pain continues.


I just can't seem to get through
Feeling trapped in the cycle of pain, with no way out.


Feeling the pain
The hurt and confusion is overwhelming and unyielding.


Feeling the deal
Enduring the difficult, complex emotions without release or resolution.


Taking the time
Recognizing the need and importance of healing, and allowing oneself to go through that process.


Time to heal
Creating space for oneself to heal and move on from hurt and confusion.


Living the hurt
Continuing to struggle and endure the pain and confusion.


Living the deal
Enduring the complexities and challenges of life, despite their difficulty.


Living the time
Making the most of the present moment, and allowing oneself time to heal and grow.


Living for real
Allowing oneself to experience life and all its complexities, without fear or hesitation.


Then I'll find myself another no-one
The cycle of loneliness and pain starts anew.


And it'll start all over again
The same pattern and experience repeats, without progress or resolution.


Then I'll kill myself over no-one
Enduring the same pain and confusion with no resolution or comfort.


'Cause no-one just isn't dead
The pain and confusion remains, without resolution or end.


Beause you just can't kill no-one
Despite the desire to put an end to the pain, it remains and cannot be eliminated.


That's just the way that it seems
Accepting that the cycle of pain and confusion is an intrinsic part of life.


Then I'll hit myself over no-one
Continuing to struggle and fight against the hurt and confusion.


'Cause there's just no killing my dreams
Refusing to let go of hope and desire, despite the challenges and pain.


And I'm killing myself over no-one
Enduring the same pain and confusion, without progress or resolution.


And it happens all of the time
The cycle of loneliness and pain repeats, with no end in sight.


My advice
The repeated struggle and pain carries a lesson and wisdom that must be heeded.




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Written by: Ray President-Seeley

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

D.T.IERRA AYERS

I MISS "THE CRUSADERS" BECAUSE THEY ARE STILL GREAT AT WHAT THEY DO BEST

CONTINUE TO PRODUCE GREAT MUSIC TO MY EARS SOMETHING I GREW UP WITH

AND YES I WILL ALWAYS MISS THEM TOO LIKE SO MANY OTHERS AND I MUST SAY

THIS JAZZY HIT JUST MADE MY DAY, MY WEEK & WEEKEND EVEN BETTER & I FIND

WHERE & IF I CAN FIND ALL THIS GREAT JAZZ AGAIN SINCE I LOST ALL OF MY

MUSIC COLLECTION



All comments from YouTube:

Dr. SaxLove

Classic track from 1974! The Crusaders captured the essence of the smooth jazz vibe before smooth jazz was even a thing - relaxed, easy, uplifting, filled with love and joy!

Not Me But You

EXACTLY!! I love the Crusaders, and my main man, Mr Joe Sample on keyboards. I had the absolute pleasure of seeing him twice in Cleveland years ago. Those shows were heavenly!!!

RIP Mr. Joseph Leslie Sample. ❤

Mark Chona Jr

Never gets old. Brings back those sweet and old memories.

Kevin Edinburgh

This song tells you to keep that same old positive feeling even when things are not good a very uplifting song thank you crusaders.

adam thompson

I wish they would have written some more lyrics to this song?

SS

This song was the jam that kept the block parties and back yard BBQ's all the way live. I miss the 70s and 80s great music.

Pamela Jackson

That bass is everything!🔥🔥🔥

Patty Small

YESS‼️‼️‼️‼️

Shawn Hardy

I can't believe people give this song a thumbs down. I'm giving it two thumbs up.

Tom Stage

It's probably because the voice pitches aren't "auto-corrected". 🙄 Kinda sad that modern ears and tastes no longer understand nor appreciate music that isn't somehow digitally enhanced in one way, shape, or form.

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