On My Mind
Sean and Conor Price Lyrics

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been having conversations with my own thoughts
why do they keep saying things I don’t want
to hear maybe I’ve been lying I’m not so strong yeah
I just can’t let go I wanna hold on
but you walked cause I left the door open
why did I have to be so controlling
yeah

I messed it up
I’m feeling down
I’m bad at love too late to turn around
I messed it up
I’m feeling down
this stuff is hard and I can’t figure it out

I can’t think
can’t think without you on my mind
I can’t sleep
but I’m tired of being tired all the time
I can’t eat
you ruined my appetite
I can’t think
can’t think without you on my mind

woah woah woah oh woah on my mind
woah woah woah oh woah on my mind

I need a map I’m feeling so lost
feels like I’m swimming in the ocean
got so stressed I nearly started smoking
I’m hoping you
can find it in you to forgive me
how do you know that you won’t miss me
disorientated I’m so dizzy
now listen

I messed it up
I’m feeling down
I’m bad at love too late to turn around
I messed it up
I’m feeling down
this stuff is hard and I can’t figure it out

I can’t think
can’t think without you on my mind
I can’t sleep
but I’m tired of being tired all the time
I can’t eat
you ruined my appetite
I can’t think
can’t think without you on my mind

woah woah woah oh woah on my mind
woah woah woah oh woah on my mind

can’t think without you on my mind
I think about you all the time
I think about the thoughts of you
they’re taunting me I should have tried

woah woah woah oh woah on my mind
woah woah woah oh woah on my mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sean and Conor Price’s “On My Mind” convey the longing for love and the struggle to find clarity in the midst of confusion. The opening lines express the desire to escape to the ocean and listen to the tides, which serve as a symbolic representation of the natural ebb and flow of life. This leads to questioning the motivation behind this longing and whether it’s truly for the other person or just their own desire. Uncertainty plagues the mind as it questions whether the other person will leave or stay and whether they are even considering the singer.

The second verse reflects on the aftermath of a fight or separation, where the mind is clouded with confusion and regret. The singer feels lost and seeks solace in the wilderness, trying to make sense of the world and their emotions. They hope to find clarity before speaking their mind and possibly hurting the other person further. The third verse acknowledges that the uncertainty remains but the singer has made peace with it and decided to let go of their fear and follow their heart. They feel at peace and ready to embark on their journey towards the ocean, where they can find joy and a sense of purpose.

Overall, the lyrics of “On My Mind” convey the emotions that come with wanting someone but also recognizing that love can be complicated and uncertain. The longing for clarity and peace is palpable in every line, making it a relatable and emotional song that speaks to anyone who has experienced the ups and downs of love.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh I need to see the ocean
I have a strong desire to go to the ocean

Want to listen to the tides
I want to experience the sounds of the waves and the sea

Is it a question of devotion
I am wondering if my longing for the ocean is a result of my devotion to someone or something

And is it hers or is it mine
I am unsure whether this longing belongs to me or the person I am devoted to

See nobody knows whether she'll come or she'll go
Nobody knows if the person I am devoted to will stay with me or leave me

But I'm trailing far behind
I feel like I am falling behind in the relationship and may lose the person I am devoted to

And no one knows if she's staying but I'm silently praying that
I am hoping and silently praying that the person I am devoted to will stay with me

It's me who's on her mind
I wish that the person I am devoted to thinks of me all the time

And if I just knew
If only I knew for sure

Then I could have you
I could be with the person I am devoted to

And there'd be no heartbreak or reason to stay in these moods
I wouldn't feel heartbroken or upset and wouldn't have any reason to feel down

And now you're not here
The person I am devoted to is not with me

My thoughts aren't clear
I am confused and my thoughts are jumbled

So now I'm trying to make sense of the world
I am trying to make sense of everything around me

I thought I was over the worst
I thought I had overcome the difficulties and hardships in the relationship

But thoughts like this only leave you hurt
However, thoughts like these only lead to pain and heartache

So now I'm
As a result, I am...

Driving into nature
I am driving out to the countryside or wilderness

Losing myself in the wild I need to
I need to escape and lose myself in nature

Get away so I don't say the first thing on my mind
I need to get away from the situation so that I don't say something I'll regret

The road is long but I know I'll be fine
Although it may be a long journey, I am confident that I will be okay

I need to get myself back now
I need to regain my sense of self

Figure something out, how to
I need to come up with a solution for how to...

Not drag myself down
I need to find a way to not let myself be weighed down by negative thoughts and feelings

I'm on my way out need to
I am taking steps to leave the difficult situation behind and move forward

And even though you're not here
Although the person I am devoted to is not with me

My conscience, it's clear
I have a clear conscience and am at peace with myself

I'm going to stand back and relax with the world
I am going to take a step back and enjoy the world around me

And still nobody knows whether she'll come or she'll go
Nobody knows whether the person I am devoted to will ultimately stay or leave

But I won't be trailing far behind
However, I won't be left too far behind and will be able to keep up

'Cos I'm on my way to the ocean
Because I am on my way to the ocean, which brings me peace and clarity

I can almost hear the tides
I feel a deep connection to the ocean and can almost hear the waves calling out to me

Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CONOR PRICE, CORMAC BUTLER, SEAN PATRICK PRICE

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