State of Mind
Raul Midуn Lyrics
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Worrying about the future don't change the past
Used to think that tomorrow would be better
But now I know that I'm doing the best I can
I'm just a man trying to find the reasons why I stand
Took some time to realize that I am what I am
And I want to be rich, I want to be happy
And live inside a love that shines bright enough to last a lifetime
Ride the winds and climb, cause it's all a state of mind
Wake up in the morning and I turn the pages
Don't understand what's going down
Everybody's acting so outrageous
It's gonna take a lot of love to turn things around
I'm just a man trying to find the reasons why I stand
Took some time to realize that I am what I am
And I want to be rich, I want to be happy
And live inside a love that shines bright enough to last a lifetime
I want to be rich, more than a fantasy
Ride the winds and climb cause it's all a state of mind
Hear people talk about going to heaven
Grab a little bit of heaven right here on earth
Troubled times lead to healing times
I was sad now I'm feeling fine
It's the taking and the giving that makes this life worth living,
Makes this life worth living
I want to be rich, I want to be happy
And live inside a love that shines bright enough to last a lifetime
I want to be rich, more than a fantasy
Ride the winds and fly,
Spread your wings and fly
Cause its all a state of mind
Ride the winds and climb,
Spread your wings and fly
Cause its all a state of mind
The lyrics of "State of Mind" by Raul Midуn express the struggles and realizations of an individual who has learned to let go of their worries about the future and own up to who they are currently. The opening lines "Used to sit and worry about the future, Worrying about the future don't change the past" establishes the theme of mental anxiety and retrospection. The author of the song observes the futility of being fixated on an ideal future that never arrives, and instead, choosing to accept and embrace the present reality. He notes that while he still has questions about life, he has taken time to evaluate himself, acknowledge and work around his limitations, and accept that his state of mind is a crucial component of happiness and success.
The later verses highlight the author's aspirations to live a rich and fulfilled life: "And I want to be rich, I want to be happy, And live inside a love that shines bright enough to last a lifetime". He describes this as more than just a fantasy but a state of mind he hopes to attain. Furthermore, he suggests that the journey to acquiring this feeling involves taking things in stride, embracing healing times, taking joy in the giving and taking of life, and finally, one transcends his circumstances to achieve emotional growth, context, and creativity of thoughts. The lyrics call for self-reflection and acceptance of our true desires and urges us to take action in creating a fulfilling, happy, and positive mindset.
Line by Line Meaning
Used to sit and worry about the future
In the past, I used to constantly dwell on what was to come.
Worrying about the future don't change the past
Focusing excessively on what is yet to come will not alter events that have already happened.
Used to think that tomorrow would be better
Formerly, I believed that the future would bring improvement.
But now I know that I'm doing the best I can
However, I now realize that I am already doing the best that I am capable of.
I'm just a man trying to find the reasons why I stand
I am just a regular individual attempting to comprehend the reasons for my existence.
Took some time to realize that I am what I am
It required some effort on my part to grasp that I am who I am.
And I want to be rich, I want to be happy
I desire to have financial security and contentment with my life.
And live inside a love that shines bright enough to last a lifetime
Also, I desire to exist in a love relationship that is radiant and durable.
I want to be rich more than a fantasy
I crave financial stability more than just a dream or a thought.
Ride the winds and climb, cause it's all a state of mind
If you change your perspective on life, you can ride the winds and climb to success.
Wake up in the morning and I turn the pages
Every morning, I wake up and turn the pages of my life story.
Don't understand what's going down
At times, I do not comprehend the events occurring in my life.
Everybody's acting so outrageous
I witness people behaving in an uncontrolled or extreme manner.
It's gonna take a lot of love to turn things around
To transform or improve the current situation, a great deal of affection, empathy, and kindness is required.
Hear people talk about going to heaven
I hear individuals discuss the concept of an afterlife in paradise.
Grab a little bit of heaven right here on earth
Nevertheless, I aspire to locate and experience a piece of heaven in my current, tangible life.
Troubled times lead to healing times
Painful and challenging experiences eventually lead to recovery and growth.
I was sad now I'm feeling fine
Although once unhappy, I am now doing better emotionally.
It's the taking and the giving that makes this life worth living
The combination of giving acts of kindness and receiving them back is what makes existence meaningful.
I want to be rich, I want to be happy
Again, I desire financial security and contentment with my life.
And live inside a love that shines bright enough to last a lifetime
Furthermore, I aspire to exist in a love relationship that is radiant and durable.
I want to be rich, more than a fantasy
Once again, I yearn for financial stability more than just a dream or a thought.
Ride the winds and fly,
Travel undaunted and with the wind,
Spread your wings and fly
Unleash your potential and go to new heights,
Cause its all a state of mind
Because success and happiness rely on one's mindset.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAURENCE HOBGOOD, BRIAN QUADE TORFF, PAUL DAVID WERTICO
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@IamKoreanMan
its a shame that not everyone knows about this man. he is very inspirational and hard to forget
@JMQuiblat
This 6 minute video is an entire course in vocalization, percussive acoustic guitar and live performance entertainment :O Raul Midon is the MAN
@FlinckShinesOn
I put this on favourites before it even had started. He and Richard Boona is godlike.... truly. ;D Was on their fifth set today in Sweden in our city: Vara! (I loved how awesome they said it xD). He played guitarr, bongodrums and sang and played trumpet with his lips - at the same time, and it was guuuud - One of the most amazing things I've seen!
@PianoMeister3
That is so ridiculously awesome.... As a music major (I'm a pianist and a percussionist), I can testify that the rhythms he sings are super hard to do over his guitar playing! Props dude!! I hope you go far with your music!!! :)
@andrewfiskmusic
this guy is amazing. you can feel his soul in the whole song, great musician and performer!
@cafesmitty
If you are in a bad mood, listening to this guy will improve your move by 1000 percent. He is amazing and so thankful we have music like this.
@stylecollective-qt9um
This is so wonderful to see! I used to go see this young man over a decade ago in small clubs the size of an apartment livingroom. There was a closely connected music circle of hardore singers and players in Miami at the time ...the favorite hang for everybody was to go and support one another's gigs and Midon was a beloved favorite on the local scene. So far,most from that time have gone into sessions or songwriting, but it's great to see 1 of the old guard out there playing their guts out!
@DunkdaHunk
So many different types of music and types of sounds he can produce using only 2 instruments, and they sound so perfect! True musical talent if ever you could witness it!
@JanzuS
there is absolutely nothing bad i can say about this song. the lyrics are undescribeably good. so true! raul midón is the inspiring talent worthy to look for. i really really want to get used to that falsetto.. ;)
@happycombo
I adore and respect this man so much. Although I personally am not a guitar player, he is one of my greatest idols of all time, regardless if I am a musician or not. Just listen to his lyrics and all the soul in his music! He definitely deserves never ending recognition and respect. I hope to meet you one day, Raul!