An R&B quartet comprised of the four Dalyrimple brothers -- Brian, Chris, D… Read Full Bio ↴An R&B quartet comprised of the four Dalyrimple brothers -- Brian, Chris, Dre, and Jason -- Soul for Real [+] formed in 1992, though the siblings had spent many hours singing in their church choir. Signed to Uptown Records, Soul for Real [+] debuted in early 1995 with Candy Rain [+]; by the end of the year, the album had gone platinum and reached number 23 on the album charts. After touring both America and overseas, the group worked with producers Heavy D. and Sean "Puffy" Combs to record For Life [+]. 1999 saw the release of a third album, Heat.

All In My Mind
Soul for Real Lyrics

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I must be wasting my time, baby, baby
Free is just a fool in my heart
(Just a fool in my heart)
(Feel the funk)
Never get a girl like you

I guess, it's all in my mind
I must be wasting my time

What made me think that I'd ever get a?
(Ever get a girl like you)
It's just a fool in my heart
Should have known from the start

What made me think that I'd ever get a girl like you?
Baby, I know that you and me
Could have had something special
I'm not sure what it means but it seems
That your mind's no more
And we could have had it all suga'

Momma said, "I waste my time"
Time and time again I'm fine
That you were always on my mind
Now I guess, I've got to go
I didn't then but now I know who

Where will we go from here, my dear?
I just don't know
'Cause you gotta way with me
'Cause my future was clear
Now I just cannot see
We could have had it all suga'

Momma said, "Don't waste my time"
Time and time again I'm fine
That you were always on my mind

Now I guess, I got to go
I didn't then but now I know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Soul for Real's song All In My Mind convey a sense of regret and realization that the singer may have missed out on something special with a girl due to his own insecurities and doubts. The opening lines suggest that the singer may feel like he's wasting his time pursuing this girl, as he sees himself as a "fool in [his] heart" for thinking he could ever have someone like her. The funky beat that accompanies these lyrics adds to the playful and lighthearted nature of the song, which adds to the irony that the singer is actually feeling quite hurt and serious about the situation.

As the song progresses, the lyrics reveal a deeper layer of emotion as the singer reflects on what could have been. He regrets not pursuing this girl more actively, and wonders where things might have gone differently. He acknowledges that his own doubts and fears may have held him back, and it's clear that he's grappling with the choices he's made. The repeated refrain of "we could have had it all suga'" emphasizes the idea that he's letting something valuable slip away, possibly without even fully realizing it.

Overall, the lyrics to All In My Mind convey a sense of nostalgia and wistfulness, with an upbeat and energetic backing track that creates an interesting contrast. By juxtaposing these two elements, the song creates a unique emotional landscape that allows listeners to simultaneously dance and reflect on their own past mistakes and missed opportunities.

Line by Line Meaning

I must be wasting my time, baby, baby
I feel like I am wasting my time loving you.

Free is just a fool in my heart
I believed that being in a relationship with you would make me feel free, but now I realize that it was just a foolish thought.

What made me think that I'd ever get a?
Why did I even think that I could have a girl like you?

It's just a fool in my heart
It was just a foolish dream in my heart to be with you.

Should have known from the start
I should have realized in the beginning that it was impossible for me to have you.

Baby, I know that you and me
I knew that we had something special.

Could have had something special
We could have had a special relationship together.

I'm not sure what it means but it seems
I am not exactly sure what happened, but it seems like you lost interest in me.

That your mind's no more
It feels like you are not as interested in me as you used to be.

And we could have had it all suga'
We could have had a great relationship, but it didn't work out.

Momma said, "I waste my time"
My mother warned me that I am wasting my time on you.

Time and time again I'm fine
Despite my mother's warnings, I have been fine being with you.

That you were always on my mind
Thinking about you was always on my mind.

Now I guess, I've got to go
Now I have to move on from you.

I didn't then but now I know who
I didn't know who I was without you, but now I do.

Where will we go from here, my dear?
Where do we go from here now that our relationship is over?

I just don't know
I am not certain about what will happen now.

'Cause you gotta way with me
You had a special way of making me feel.

'Cause my future was clear
I used to have a clear vision of my future with you.

Now I just cannot see
Now I am lost and uncertain about my future.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Downtown Music Publishing, Cloud9
Written by: ALEXANDER BENJAMIN RICHBOURG, DWIGHT MYERS, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER, WILTON FELDER

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