Long before Bristol had become a recognized stronghold for downtempo trip-h… Read Full Bio ↴Long before Bristol had become a recognized stronghold for downtempo trip-hop and spy-soundtrack dubs, the duo of Rob Smith and Ray Mighty teamed in the late '80s for two early breakbeat tracks, "Walk on By" and "Anyone Who Had a Heart." The anachronistic fusion of sophisticated Burt Bacharach productions with laidback hip-hop prefigured trip-hop's later fascination with the more polished end of '60s adult-pop. The pair also produced the Top Ten hit "Wishing on a Star" for the Fresh Fours, then signed with ffrr Records (who were looking for a production team with crossover abilities similar to Soul II Soul). The label later rejected both Smith & Mighty's debut album and several subsequent recordings � claiming they were unsuitable for release � so the duo formed their own label, More Rockers. Five years after their initial brush with major-label shenanigans, they released Bass Is Maternal. Smith & Mighty also worked on production for More Rockers signee Marxman, and released a volume in the DJ Kicks series in 1998. Big World, Small World followed two years later. Smith has also recorded with the trip-hop trio Jaz Klash.

I Saw You
Smith & Mighty Lyrics

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What's on your mind
What's on your mind

Won't you tell me what's on your mind

What's on your mind
Won't you tell me what's on your mind

I saw you looking at me
That Friday night at the club
And i saw you looking mighty fine
Looking at you wasn't enough

I saw you looking at me
That Friday night at the club
And i saw you looking mighty fine
Won't you tell me what's on your mind

What's on your mind
What's on your mind
What's on your mind

Tell me do you feel the same
Tell me do you feel the same

Won't you tell me what's on your mind
Won't you tell me what's on your mind
Won't you tell me what's on your mind
Won't you tell me what's on your mind
Won't you tell me what's on your mind
Won't you tell me what's on your mind

What's on your mind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Smith & Mighty's song "I Saw You" seem to talk about a romantic interest who has caught the singer's attention. The repeated phrase "what's on your mind" implies that the singer is trying to get inside their potential lover's head and figure out what they're thinking. The lyrics further express the singer's attraction to this person, saying they looked "mighty fine" when they saw them at the club on Friday night.

The chorus repeats the same questions, asking if the other person feels the same and begging them to reveal what's really going on in their head. Despite the seemingly simple and repetitive lyrics, the song conveys a sense of longing and curiosity that's relatable to anyone who's had a crush on someone.

Overall, the song is about the desire for honesty in a relationship, and the need to communicate one's emotions and thoughts in order to build a deeper connection with someone.

Line by Line Meaning

What's on your mind
Please share your thoughts and feelings with me.

What's on your mind
I am interested in knowing what you are thinking.

Won't you tell me what's on your mind
I am asking you to please be honest and open with me.

What's on your mind
I am curious about your innermost thoughts and emotions.

Won't you tell me what's on your mind
I want to connect with you on a deeper level and understand you better.

I saw you looking at me
I noticed that you were looking in my direction.

That Friday night at the club
On the night we were both at the club.

And i saw you looking mighty fine
I thought you looked very attractive.

Looking at you wasn't enough
I wanted to know more about you beyond just your physical appearance.

Tell me do you feel the same
I am wondering if you share the same feelings and attraction towards me.

Won't you tell me what's on your mind
I am asking you to communicate your true thoughts and feelings with me.

Won't you tell me what's on your mind
I want to have a deeper and more authentic connection with you.

Won't you tell me what's on your mind
I value honest and open communication in our relationship.

Won't you tell me what's on your mind
I am willing to listen and understand you without judgment.

Won't you tell me what's on your mind
I care about your thoughts and feelings, and I want to be there for you.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROBERT DANIEL MILLIS, SCOTT WILLIAM COLBURN, JEFFREY TAYLOR

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