Coolidge's early career was as a backing vocalist, for artists such as Joe Cocker, Eric Clapton, and Leon Russell. Her performance of "Superstar" on the Cocker/Russell Mad Dogs and Englishmen album helped gain her attention. She became known as "The Delta Lady" and inspired Leon Russell to write a song of the same name for her. It was during this time that she met Kris Kristofferson; the two married in 1973. With him, she recorded several duet albums which sold well, and earned them a Grammy Award for Best Country Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocal in 1974 for From the Bottle to the Bottom, and in 1976 for Lover Please.
In 1997, Coolidge was one of the founding members of Walela, a Native American music trio, that also includes Coolidge's sister Priscilla and Priscilla's daughter Laura Satterfield. The trio released albums in 1997 and 2000. Walela means hummingbird in Cherokee.
We Must Have Been Out Of Our Minds
Rita Coolidge Lyrics
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All the memories we can't leave behind oh we must have been out of our minds
I thought I loved another not you how foolish I thought the same too
They both turned out to be the wrong kinds oh we must have been out of our minds
[ piano ]
Let's forgive and forget the past we've known
And reap together the wild seeds we've sown
Surely they can forgive us and find that we must have been out of our minds
Yes we must have been out of our minds yeah
In Rita Coolidge's song "We Must Have Been Out Of Our Minds," the singer reflects on a past relationship, acknowledging that she and her former partner never expected to miss each other as much as they do now. She recognizes that both of them were foolish for thinking they could leave their memories behind, and that they made mistakes in believing they loved someone else. The sentiment of the song is one of regret and a desire to reconnect with this former love. The singer suggests that they forgive and forget the past, acknowledging that they both made mistakes, but also recognizing that they shared something significant enough to warrant another chance together. She hopes that they can reconnect and find that they must have been out of their minds to let their love slip away.
The lyrics of this song are poignant and relatable to anyone who has experienced regret in a past relationship. The recognition that mistakes were made and the desire to reconcile and try again is a powerful sentiment that many people can connect with. The piano accompaniment adds to the emotional effect, creating a sense of nostalgia and longing. Overall, the song is a beautiful expression of love and regret that speaks to the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
We said our goodbyes long ago never thinking we'd miss each other so
When we parted ways, we did not anticipate how much we would miss each other
All the memories we can't leave behind oh we must have been out of our minds
The memories we share are too precious to simply forget about; it was foolish of us to think otherwise
I thought I loved another not you how foolish I thought the same too
I believed I had true love with someone else, but it turned out to be a foolish thought- you thought the same too
They both turned out to be the wrong kinds oh we must have been out of our minds
The people we believed we loved ended up not being the right fit; we must have been crazy to think otherwise
[ piano ]
Instrumental break
Let's forgive and forget the past we've known
And reap together the wild seeds we've sown
Surely they can forgive us and find that we must have been out of our minds
Let's absolve the past and move forward together; although those around us may judge us, they will find that we acted foolishly out of love
Yes we must have been out of our minds yeah
We acted foolishly, but love can make us do crazy things
Lyrics © GLAD MUSIC CO.
Written by: MELBA MONTGOMERY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
dawn ovitt
They were superb. I really do not believe we will ever hear another duo together .I have adored them for as many years as they have recorded! Some of the best music, country ever!!! Her voice is crazy! He has been my idol for over 45 years!
Rm M
@Cynthia Logue Me too. As they say all good things must come to an end.
Cynthia Logue
I TOTALLY AGREE. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Suzi64grad
Wish they were still together!! Pure magic...The way they looked at each other gave one shivers!!
Jessica.Smith Smith
Rita and Kris did an excellent job with this song.
E vie00sleep
This video & song reminds me of a very good time in life. Carefree, love & the best music of all time. Sure would miss it. But thanks to a long playlist it lives on. 🐞🎧🎼🎶🥂.
Kelly’s Homemade Kitchen
Beautiful rendition!!
James Mckenny
Wonderful.I love this duo
Trish Williams
James
Does anyone know if Kris has Limes desease ????
TheJayjay42
Absolutely beautiful.