I Am Your Mind
Roy Ayers Lyrics

If you believe in yourself
Having confidence in oneself is imperative

You’ll know the real you
Being in tune with oneself leads to self-discovery

It's coming from within
True self-awareness arises within oneself

Sincerely, sincerely
The truth is being conveyed with utmost sincerity

You subject yourself to being vulnerable
You make yourself susceptible to emotional pain

Not knowing why you fall in love
You cannot explain why you develop feelings for someone

And so you become
As a result, you transform

What you are made to become
You become what is expected of you

It’s not at all fair that I feel as I do
The artist laments the unfairness of their emotions

Tell me something to make me feel better
The artist desires to feel better and seeks words of comfort

My sister, I am your mind.
The singer is addressing the listener as if they are their own mind

Within you there's a never-ending magnitude of infinite strength, wisdom and will.
The mind embodies an inexhaustible source of power and wisdom

You travel my roads through life never knowing your own true reality because my thoughts remain like distant Quasars.
One navigates life with the guidance of their own thoughts, but these thoughts can sometimes be obscure

You abuse me by never letting me say and do as I feel.
The listener stifles their thoughts and feelings, limiting their own emotional wellbeing

Our thoughts split from love affairs to choice of friends.
One's thoughts diverge and are focused on one's romantic and social lives

We argue like two enemies yet we are good friends.
The mind and the self are often in conflict, but are ultimately inseparable

Now, there are moments when we harmonize with each other, and become one with nature and reality.
There are instances in which the mind and the self are in agreement with one another and are in tune with the world around them

But these times are few.
Unfortunately, these moments of unity are rare

When after you have replenished yourself, the fear of the truth sets in.
After taking care of oneself, one is faced with the anxiety of confronting the truth

We split, and you start to run again. Running, running, running.
The mind and self become disjointed, and one feels the need to escape from their problems

Running through women, men, jobs, people and life Looking for the answer when I had it all along.
One searches for a solution to their problems in various aspects of life, when the answer was within themselves all along

But I smile...because I am your mind.
Despite the conflicts, the mind still cares for the self and remains resilient

I was your mind yesterday, I am your mind today, and I'll be your mind tomorrow.
The mind is an eternal part of oneself, consistent throughout time

And as our end draws near We will become closer.
As one's life winds down, their mind and self will become more intimately connected

But you and I, you and I, we will never be one, for I will part from you and you will part from me;
The idea of a perfect union between the mind and self is illusory, as they must eventually separate from one another

You finding another mind and I Another soul.
Upon separation, both the mind and self will find new aspects of themselves to connect with

And we'll travel on and on.
The journey of self-discovery is never-ending

By the way, I need more than sex to nourish my Equilibrium. But I do need sex.
The mind requires more than just sexual pleasure to achieve balance, but acknowledges the importance of sex in their life

I also need sun, trees, stars, creativity and love.
The mind recognizes the need for various other elements to achieve happiness

But you saturate my soul With too much of one and not enough of the other.
The self focuses too much on one aspect of life, neglecting other important elements

Therefore I cry.
The mind is overwhelmed with emotion, resulting in tears

But why do we cry? Because tears Cleanse the windows of our minds.
The act of crying is a means of purging oneself, clearing one's mind of emotional baggage

Tell me something to make me feel better.
The artist reiterates their desire for reassurance

All your thoughts inside your mind wanting to be free.
The mind yearns for freedom of expression

Well, now you've got the chance to let your mind grow...
The listener is presented with an opportunity for self-growth

And be free.
The mind is encouraged to be completely unrestrained

Because the music is just trying to say Things to free your mind.
The music is aimed at expanding the listener's consciousness

And if you let your mind be Free, then you can understand mine.
By allowing oneself to be unencumbered, one can better comprehend the workings of their own mind

There's no need to Be afraid of me.
The singer urges the listener not to fear their own mind

I want to be your friend. I'm just Trying to give you music from deep, deep, deep within.
The artist emphasizes their desire to be helpful to the listener

All of your dreams can become reality.
The mind possesses the potential to make one's dreams come true

My dial reaches Full, but you've only been turning me halfway.
The mind is capable of absolute capacity, but the listener has yet to unlock their full potential

Turn me Up, and alpha and theta waves will spew from your Pores.
With assertiveness, one can obtain a profound understanding of themselves

Knowledge, peace, happiness and prosperity will Be placed at your feet.
With such an understanding, one can achieve inner peace, wisdom, and success

Let's, let's create. Solve. Love. Accomplish. And unify. As-Salaam-Alaikum.
The listener is invited to engage in creative activities, find solutions to problems, spread love, accomplish their goals, and promote unity.