On My Mind
Morgan Lyrics


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A penny for your thoughts
A dollar for your troubles
Pour me up a shot
Fuck it, make it a double
It's four in the morning wherever you are
And my head spins around you but you're still so far

I've been stuck on your line
I've been wasting my time
I wanna turn off my mind
I wanna turn off my mind
Got you on every side
And it's killing my vibe
Tonight I'm gonna turn off my mind
Gonna turn off my mind
Turn off my mind

Turn off my mind
Turn off my mind
Turn off my mind

Just about had it with the madness
And the rat packs and the tactics and the practice
That it takes to get past this
If I get lit can I last this
If I run fast and unpack this

Can I let like elastics
Can I let like elastics
Small talk is cheap, gotta get me something
It's dry out here in the summertime
Drink might be nice for a little longer
Make it on ice

I've been stuck on your line
I've been wasting my time
I wanna turn off my mind
I wanna turn off my mind
Got you on every side
And it's killing my vibe
Tonight I'm gonna turn off my mind
Gonna turn off my mind
Turn off my mind

Turn off my mind
Turn off my mind
Turn off my mind
Turn off my mind

Love only happens in the movies
I only wish you really knew me
You think I'm sugar and spices
You leave me to my devices
I wish you could see through me (turn off my mind)
I wish you'd wanna do me (turn off my mind)
My mind is unruly, my mind is unruly

I've been stuck on your line
I've been wasting my time
I wanna turn off my mind
I wanna turn off my mind
Got you on every side
And it's killing my vibe
Tonight I'm gonna turn off my mind




Gonna turn off my mind
Turn off my mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Turn Off My Mind" by Morgan Page and Lights discuss the struggle of being unable to stop thinking about someone and wanting to escape from those thoughts. The song opens with the phrase "a penny for your thoughts, a dollar for your troubles," indicating a desire to understand what someone else is thinking or going through. The line "pour me up a shot, fuck it, make it a double" suggests a need to numb the mind and escape from the overwhelming thoughts and emotions related to this person.


The repetition of "I've been stuck on your line, I've been wasting my time" emphasizes the singer's obsession and inability to let go of this person. The desire to "turn off my mind" and the repetition of this phrase throughout the song reveals a longing for mental peace and a break from the constant thoughts about the person.


The lyrics also touch upon the frustration with superficiality and the need for genuine connection. The line "love only happens in the movies, I only wish you really knew me" emphasizes a desire for deeper understanding and intimacy. The mention of being perceived as "sugar and spices" and being left to one's own devices suggests a disconnect between how the singer is perceived and their true self. They long for the other person to see through their superficial image and truly understand them.


Overall, "Turn Off My Mind" captures the desire to escape from obsessive thoughts, longing for genuine connection, and the frustration that can come from feeling misunderstood.


Line by Line Meaning

A penny for your thoughts
I want to know what you're thinking and I'm willing to pay for it


A dollar for your troubles
I'm willing to offer a larger sum of money if you share your problems with me


Pour me up a shot
Please pour me a drink, specifically an alcoholic shot


Fuck it, make it a double
Actually, make it two shots instead of just one


It's four in the morning wherever you are
Regardless of your location, it's currently very early in the morning


And my head spins around you but you're still so far
Although I can't physically be close to you, my thoughts constantly revolve around you


I've been stuck on your line
I've been fixated on waiting for your response or attention


I've been wasting my time
I've been using my time inefficiently, possibly due to obsessing over you


I wanna turn off my mind
I want to stop overthinking and worrying


Got you on every side
Thoughts of you are constantly present in my mind


And it's killing my vibe
This preoccupation with you is negatively affecting my mood and energy


Tonight I'm gonna turn off my mind
Tonight, I am determined to let go of my thoughts and relax


Gonna turn off my mind
I am committed to mentally disconnecting myself


Just about had it with the madness
I'm reaching my breaking point with all the chaos and craziness


And the rat packs and the tactics and the practice
Referring to manipulative and deceitful behavior associated with certain individuals or groups


That it takes to get past this
The specific actions and strategies necessary to overcome this situation


If I get lit can I last this
If I indulge in substances like alcohol, will I be able to endure this situation?


If I run fast and unpack this
If I try to escape and quickly analyze the situation, will I find a solution?


Can I let like elastics
Can I release my emotions and tension like stretching elastics?


Small talk is cheap, gotta get me something
Engaging in superficial conversations is unfulfilling, I need something more meaningful


It's dry out here in the summertime
Metaphorically, things are lacking excitement or fulfillment even when they should be lively


Drink might be nice for a little longer
Having another drink could provide temporary satisfaction or enjoyment


Make it on ice
Prepare the drink with ice


Love only happens in the movies
Real love doesn't exist in reality, it's only depicted in fictional films


I only wish you really knew me
I desire for you to truly understand who I am as a person


You think I'm sugar and spices
You perceive me as sweet and pleasant


You leave me to my devices
You allow me to handle things independently, without interference


I wish you could see through me (turn off my mind)
I desire for you to see beyond the surface and understand my true emotions


I wish you'd wanna do me (turn off my mind)
I wish you had a desire for a more intimate connection with me


My mind is unruly, my mind is unruly
My thoughts and emotions are chaotic and hard to control




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Valerie Poxleitner-Bokan, Morgan Page

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