One Thing On My Mind
Montrose Lyrics


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Oh right
Put on your coat and hat
'Cause I like it like it like that
Honey, slip on your shoes
About to rock away your blues
Everything you like, I'm gonna make it right
And baby there's only one thing on my mind oh, yeah
Now tell your momma not to wait,
We may be a little late
If things go right, we may just be all night
Well, I'm feelin' pretty hot
And that's when I like it a lot

And baby there's only one thing on my mind
We're gonna have a good time
We're gonna let it all unwind
I'll foot the bill and have some fun if you will

We gotta do it tonight
While the time is so right
We'll have a good time,
Havin' a party tonight

Oh yeah havin' a party tonight
Put on your coat and hat
'Cause I like it like it like that
Moma, slip on your shoes
About to rock away your blues
Everything you like, I'm gonna make it right
And baby there's only one thing on my mind oh, yeah
We're gonna have a good time
We're gonna let it all unwind
I'll foot the bill and have some fun if you will

We gotta do it tonight
While the time is so right
We'll have a good time




Havin' a party tonight, right here on the spot
Everything's alright have some fun tonight, oh yeah, oh right

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Montrose's song "One Thing On My Mind" convey a sense of excitement and anticipation for a night out on the town with a special someone. The singer implores their companion to put on their coat and hat, slip on their shoes and get ready to rock away their blues. There is one thing on the singer's mind and that is to have a good time with their companion. They promise to make everything their companion likes right and foot the bill for a night of fun.


The upbeat tempo of the song, accompanied by David Lee Roth's energetic vocal delivery, perfectly captures the excitement of a night out with friends or a special someone. The singer's persuasive language encourages their companion to let loose and forget their worries for the night. The repeated refrain of "we're gonna have a good time" and "havin' a party tonight" reinforces the idea that the singer is determined to ensure both they and their companion enjoy the night.


Overall, the lyrics of "One Thing On My Mind" are a call to action for a fun and carefree night out. The singer promises to make everything right for their companion and foot the bill for a night of partying.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh right
Expressing excitement and enthusiasm for what is about to happen


Put on your coat and hat
Get dressed and ready to go


'Cause I like it like it like that
The singer prefers things a certain way and wants their partner to follow suit


Honey, slip on your shoes
Addressing their partner in a playful and affectionate way, urging them to get ready to go out


About to rock away your blues
Going out to have a good time and forget about any troubles or worries


Everything you like, I'm gonna make it right
The singer wants to please their partner and make sure they have a good time


And baby there's only one thing on my mind oh, yeah
The singer is completely focused on having a good time with their partner


Now tell your momma not to wait,
Asking their partner to let their family know that they might be out late


We may be a little late
Acknowledging that they might not make it home at a reasonable hour


If things go right, we may just be all night
Expressing excitement at the prospect of having a great time and not wanting it to end


Well, I'm feelin' pretty hot
The singer is feeling excited and ready to have a good time


And that's when I like it a lot
When the artist is in a good mood and feeling positive, they enjoy going out and having fun


And baby there's only one thing on my mind
The singer is completely focused on having a good time and making sure their partner does too


We're gonna have a good time
The singer is confident that they and their partner will enjoy themselves


We're gonna let it all unwind
The singer wants to let go of any stress or tension and enjoy the moment


I'll foot the bill and have some fun if you will
The artist is willing to pay for everything and wants their partner to join in on the fun


We gotta do it tonight
The artist feels a sense of urgency to go out and have fun right away


While the time is so right
The singer believes that the present moment is the perfect time to go out and have a good time


We'll have a good time
Reiterating their confidence that they and their partner will enjoy themselves


Havin' a party tonight
Going out to socialize and have fun


Oh yeah havin' a party tonight
Repeating their excitement for the upcoming event


Right here on the spot
Implies that the artist wants to go out right away and have a good time


Everything's alright have some fun tonight, oh yeah, oh right
Emphasizing that everything is going to be great and that they should focus on having fun




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: RONNIE MONTROSE, SAMMY HAGAR

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