On My Mind
Soul for Real Lyrics
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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
In Soul for Real's song "On My Mind," the singer is lamenting over a lost love. He realizes now that he was foolish to ever think he could have a girl like her, and that she was always on his mind. Despite feeling like he and the girl could have had something special, it seems that her mind has moved on, and the singer is left wondering where they go from here. The lyrics suggest that the singer has come to terms with the fact that the relationship is over, but is still struggling to let go of what could have been.
The repetition of the phrase "I must be wasting my time" emphasizes the singer's regret over the situation, and his realization that he should have known from the start that he would never be able to have a girl like her. The mention of his mother's advice reinforces the idea that the singer has been aware of his mistake for some time, but has not been able to let go. The funk-inspired rhythm gives the song a playful and light-hearted feel, which contrasts with the serious subject matter.
Overall, "On My Mind" is a relatable and universal song about heartbreak and regret. The lyrics capture the feeling of wanting something you can't have and realizing too late the mistakes you've made. The song's catchy beat and memorable chorus make it a classic of the 90s R&B genre.
Line by Line Meaning
I must be wasting my time, baby, baby
I feel like I'm wasting my time trying to pursue you, my dear.
Free is just a fool in my heart
I know that thinking we could be together is foolish, but I can't help how I feel.
Never get a girl like you
I never thought I could find a girl as amazing as you.
I guess, it's all in my mind
I realize that my feelings for you are just in my head and may not be reciprocated.
What made me think that I'd ever get a?
Why did I ever think that you would be interested in me?
Should have known from the start
I should have realized early on that it wasn't meant to be.
Baby, I know that you and me
I believed that we could have had something special between us.
It's just a fool in my heart
My heart is foolish for thinking that we could have a relationship.
And we could have had it all suga'
We could have had an incredible relationship together.
Momma said, "I waste my time"
My mother warned me that I was wasting my time on this relationship.
Time and time again I'm fine
Despite the difficulties, I always seem to be okay.
That you were always on my mind
I couldn't stop thinking about you, no matter how hard I tried.
Where will we go from here, my dear?
I'm not sure where we stand or what the future holds for us.
'Cause you gotta way with me
You have a special power over me, making it hard for me to move on.
'Cause my future was clear
I thought I knew what my future held, but my feelings for you have clouded my judgment.
Now I just cannot see
I'm not sure what my future looks like anymore.
Now I guess, I've got to go
It's time for me to move on from this relationship.
I didn't then but now I know who
I didn't realize earlier, but now I know that we were never meant to be together.
Lyrics © JELLYBEAN MUSIC GROUP, BMG Rights Management, Cloud9
Written by: ALEXANDER BENJAMIN RICHBOURG, DWIGHT MYERS, JEAN CLAUDE OLIVIER, WILTON FELDER
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who listening still in 2024 banger foreals
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@1THEODON6
All day and night, 90s are the BEST of all time
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Me baby 🎉
@SassyKaren68
Is anyone else still listening to this great song in 2024?? I miss the music from these days because today’s music is just junk!!!❤
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I feel you homegirl 🍻😎 this a hitter right here straight up
@RandR68
This VIBE needs to return!!! Totally AUTHENTIC!!!!
@TheYungPrince
There’s a lot of underground artist that have the 90s vibe but mainstream gives us garbage so a lot of the good music ppl think don’t exist it does you just gotta find it