Have You Never Been Mellow
Olivia Newton-John Lyrics


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(Ah, ah)

There was a time when I was in a hurry as you are
I was like you
There was a day when I just had to tell my point of view
I was like you
Now I don't mean to make you frown
No, I just want you to slow down

Have you never been mellow?
Have you never tried to find a comfort from inside you?
Have you never been happy just to hear your song?
Have you never let someone else be strong?

Running around as you do with your head up in the clouds
I was like you
Never had time to lay back, kick your shoes off, close your eyes
I was like you
Now you're not hard to understand
You need someone to take your hand

Have you never been mellow?
Have you never tried to find a comfort from inside you?
Have you never been happy just to hear your song?




Have you never let someone else be strong?
(Ah)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Olivia Newton-John's "Have You Never Been Mellow" are addressing someone who is constantly in a hurry and always has something to say. The singer is urging this person to slow down and take time for themselves. They ask if this person has ever experienced mellowness or looked for solace within themselves. The lyrics suggest that the singer used to be that way too, always busy and unable to take a break. However, they learned the value of taking time for themselves and experiencing the peace and joy that comes with being mellow. The singer wants the other person to have that experience as well and to consider allowing someone else to be strong for them, rather than trying to do everything alone.


Line by Line Meaning

There was a time when I was in a hurry as you are
I used to feel rushed and busy like you do now


I was like you
I understand how you feel


There was a day when I just had to tell my point of view
I used to feel the need to assert myself and share my opinions


I was like you
I understand how you feel


Now I don't mean to make you frown
I don't want to upset you


No, I just want you to slow down
I want you to take time for yourself and relax


Have you never been mellow?
Have you never experienced a sense of calm and serenity?


Have you never tried to find a comfort from inside you?
Have you never sought inner peace and contentment?


Have you never been happy just to hear your song?
Have you never felt joy from within yourself?


Have you never let someone else be strong?
Have you never allowed someone else to support you and be there for you?


Running around as you do with your head up in the clouds
You're so busy and preoccupied that you're not grounded in reality


I was like you
I understand how you feel


Never had time to lay back, kick your shoes off, close your eyes
I used to be busy like you and never took time to relax and unwind


I was like you
I understand how you feel


Now you're not hard to understand
I get where you're coming from


You need someone to take your hand
You need someone to guide and help you




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: John Clifford Farrar

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@Starr_Gazerr

RIP Olivia. No one else has ever sounded like you. Thanks for all the joy you gave with your beautiful voice.

@mathblaster1897

She radiated charm, and certainly did have a very distinct, and beautiful voice... God bless her family..

@brendee85

@@mathblaster1897
Such a talent😢🙏🏻❤️
I always loved her sweet sound.

Having a husband who lost his cancer battle, it hurts so much…yet that battle is over and she can soar free❤️

@R1CH130

Her songs were part of my childhood soundtrack, thanks to my parents love of her music, followed by my obsession with the movie Xanadu!

I’m so sad that she has passed, such a beautiful lady, she stole my heart from a young age! It’s safe to say I was besotted with her ❤️

@jeffreykelley6896

Thank you for your beautiful sound. Rest easy beautiful lady.☮️❤️

@Kiksgee

@@R1CH130 I just posted Xanadu on Twitter. My fav. Know every word to every song on that damn Lp. She was one-of-a-kind.

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@user-uj4vy8vd7s

This particular song will make a guy melt every time. Olivia - the best and most appealing female singer of all time for sure. She will live on forever !

@helentalia9923

Many beloved celebrities have passed recently, but this one really hit hard. Unsurpassed in beauty and talent, Olivia is an icon of my generation who will be missed by millions of adoring global fans. She was as beautiful of a woman on the inside as she was on the outside. Thank you, Olivia, for sharing your beautiful light with all of us. Rest in peace.

@kwl120365

I feel exactly the same way. When I hear about celebrities passing away, I generally reflect and move on. But in this case, I feel a part of my childhood and innocence has been snuffed out. As a 13 yo kid I adored her like no other celebrity. As time passed, and I learned what a remarkable person she was in all aspects, my childhood crush turned into genuine admiration. She truly was an angel walking the earth, and this loss may be the toughest for me personally of all the celebrities who have passed away recently. For the last two days I have literally been fighting back tears. When someone as exquisite as ONJ leaves us, the whole world weeps.

@vickilanger1228

I can't listen to her music now without crying............🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺🌺

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