The high-energy sound of Secret Agent 8 was born in February of 1996 in Tex… Read Full Bio ↴The high-energy sound of Secret Agent 8 was born in February of 1996 in Texas City, an industrial complex on the Texas Gulf Coast between Houston and Galveston Island. In the beginning, the group leaned toward "punk ska," imitating a style that arrived in the U.S. from England. Early influences included Operation Ivy and The Specials. Gradually, Secret Agent 8 has evolved into what they are today, nine members each as individual as their music. Current influences include such artists as The Skatalites, Hepcat, The Specials and assorted Jazz, R&B, Rock and Blues performers. They have a unique style blending Big Band, Swing, Rock, Reggae, R&B, Dub and Jazz with their familiar Ska backbeat into what has been described as Ska Fusion. Because of this mix, they attract an audience similarly diverse in age and musical tastes. In July 1998 they recorded their first full-length album at SugarHill Studios in Houston. Grammy-nominated Dan Workman engineered and co-produced the project. In November 1998, Secret Agent 8 officially released the self-titled debut CD on their independent label, 008 Records. The work features twelve original compositions. Their second full-length album, "Start.Action.Stop." will be released in November 2002

On My Mind
Secret Agent 8 Lyrics

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I don't understand why it took so long
Instead of talk to you I sing you this song
I've been watching you now for such a long time
The more I think the more I wish that you were mine
I visit the memory of our first encounter every day
I think of the way
You walk along so gracefully
Your smile shines through time

The thought it stays with me

(2nd verse)
Baby if you give life a try with me
You will see most certainly
That we were meant to be
That we were meant to be

(repeat 1st verse)

Overall Meaning

In the song "On My Mind" by Secret Agent 8, the singer is expressing his feelings for someone he has been watching for a long time. He admits that he doesn't understand why it took him so long to approach her and instead of talking to her directly, he sings this song to her. He remembers their first encounter and visits the memory daily. The more he thinks about her, the more he wishes she were his.

In the second verse, the singer urges the woman to give life a try with him, assuring her that they were meant to be together. The repeated first verse amplifies the intense longing that the singer has for the woman.

The lyrics of "On My Mind" convey a romantic mood and a sense of vulnerability. The singer is opening up about his emotions, and there is a sense of honesty that many people can relate to. The music has a mellow, acoustic feel that supports the lyrics' peaceful and underplayed melody.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't understand why it took so long
I am confused about why it took me so long to express my feelings.

Instead of talk to you I sing you this song
Rather than communicating directly with you, I am expressing my emotions through this song.

I've been watching you now for such a long time
I have been observing you closely for an extended period of time.

The more I think the more I wish that you were mine
The more I contemplate, the more I desire a romantic relationship with you.

I visit the memory of our first encounter every day
I reflect upon the memory of our initial meeting on a daily basis.

I think of the way
I recall the manner in which

You walk along so gracefully
You move elegantly when you walk.

Your smile shines through time
Your smile continues to resonate with me over time.

The thought it stays with me
The idea of you remains present in my mind.

Baby if you give life a try with me
If you give a romantic relationship a chance with me, my dear

You will see most certainly
You will undoubtedly see