In My Mind
Sound Machine Lyrics


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Be careful making wishes in the dark, dark
Can't be sure when they'll hit their mark
And besides in the mean, mean time
I'm just dreaming of tearing you apart

I'm in the de-details with the devil
Now the world can never get me on my level
I just gotta get you out the cage
I'm a young lover's rage
Gonna need a spark to ignite

My songs know what you did in the dark

So light 'em up, up, up
Light 'em up, up, up
Light 'em up, up, up
I'm on fire
So light 'em up, up, up
Light 'em up, up, up
Light 'em up, up, up
I'm on fire

Dsm goin' in on the verse
'Cause they never been defeated and they won't stop now
Get your hands up, put 'em in the sky
For the homies that didn't make it and the folks locked down
Make millions every year
International champions
'Cause all I do, all I, all I, all I, all I do is win
Hey!

Win, win, win, no matter what
Got money on my mind, I can never get enough
And every time I step up in the building
Everybody's hands go up
And they stay there (light 'em up)
And they stay there (light 'em up)
And they stay there (light 'em up, up, up)
I'm on fire

'Cause all I do is win, win, win
And if you're goin' in, put your hands in the air
Make 'em stay there(Light 'em up, up, up)
And they stay there (light 'em up)
And they stay there (light 'em up)
And they stay there (light 'em up, up, up)
I'm on fire
'Cause all I do is win, win, win
And if you're goin' in, put your hands in the air
make 'em stay there!

So light 'em up, up, up
Light 'em up, up, up




Light 'em up, up, up
I'm on fire

Overall Meaning

The opening lyrics of Sound Machine's song "In My Mind" warn the listener to be cautious about making wishes in the dark as they are never sure when those wishes will come true. Additionally, the lyrics reveal the dark desires of the singer who dreams of avenging a wrong by tearing someone apart. The singer explains that they are in the details with the devil, which means that they are willing to do whatever it takes, no matter how immoral, to achieve their goal.


The chorus, "My songs know what you did in the dark, so light 'em up," suggests that the singer has some sort of knowledge or hold over the person they seek vengeance against. The repeated use of the phrase "light 'em up" can be interpreted in different ways; it could indicate the need to shed light on the wrongdoings or to ignite a spark that will bring the person to justice.


Later in the song, the second verse introduces Dsm, who is going in on the verse. This section is a nod to producer Dsm, who may have helped create the song. The final chorus, "And they stay there (light 'em up), I'm on fire," emphasizes the singer's passion and determination to see their wish come true.


Line by Line Meaning

Be careful making wishes in the dark, dark
Be mindful of what you wish for because it may come true unexpectedly.


Can't be sure when they'll hit their mark
You can never be certain when your wishes will come true.


And besides in the mean, mean time
Meanwhile as you wait for your wishes to come true,


I'm just dreaming of tearing you apart
I constantly think of ways to get even with someone who has caused me pain and hurt.


I'm in the de-details with the devil
I am in a situation where I must be meticulous and pay close attention to detail to succeed, even if it means making compromises with the devil.


Now the world can never get me on my level
Nothing can stop me from achieving success as I am determined and confident in my abilities.


I just gotta get you out the cage
I must find a way to free someone who is trapped or captive.


I'm a young lover's rage
I am driven by intense emotions of love and passion as a young person.


Gonna need a spark to ignite
I require a source of inspiration or motivation to start something great.


My songs know what you did in the dark
My music reflects and exposes your darkest secrets and actions.


So light 'em up, up, up
Set things on fire to create a sense of excitement and energy.


I'm on fire
I am passionate and unstoppable in achieving my goals.


Dsm goin' in on the verse
The artist Dsm is about to perform the following verse in an impressive way.


'Cause they never been defeated and they won't stop now
The artist has a record of never losing and will continue performing impressively.


Get your hands up, put 'em in the sky
Raise your hands in the air to show your support and enthusiasm.


For the homies that didn't make it and the folks locked down
This song is dedicated to those who have lost their lives or freedom.


Make millions every year
The artist is very successful and earns a lot of money annually.


International champions
The artist is known and acclaimed worldwide and considered the best in their field.


'Cause all I do, all I, all I, all I, all I do is win
The artist always succeeds and emerges victorious.


Win, win, win, no matter what
The artist never loses, they always win no matter what.


Got money on my mind, I can never get enough
The artist is solely focused on making more money and never having enough of it.


And every time I step up in the building
Whenever the artist enters a room or a place,


Everybody's hands go up
People show their excitement and support by raising their hands.


And they stay there (light 'em up)
The energy and excitement continue to linger.


I'm on fire
The artist is still passionate and unstoppable.


'Cause all I do is win, win, win
The artist always succeeds and emerges victorious.


And if you're goin' in, put your hands in the air
If you're ready for the next level or challenge, raise your hands in the air.


make 'em stay there!
Keep your hands raised and hold the excitement and energy in the air.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREW HURLEY, BUTCH WALKER, JOHN HILL, JOSEPH TROHMAN, PATRICK STUMP, PETER WENTZ

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Comments from YouTube:

@lachdownproductionsyt

Connor's falsetto is a dream. Works so well with this genre too!

@SebastianMlax

Absolutelly right! 😀

@JackKeph716

Don't know how to put it better!

@michelbuitenhuis3403

What a song, what a voice. Everything Connor sings turns into a heavenly sound. He probably could sing the Terms of Use, Data Policy, and Cookies Policy of any company and we would still be carried away to paradise.

@MrWojtaso

Ogień na tłoki. Kawał pieknej muzyki

@charlottebell8562

Well said!

@Boromir_vlogs

Good song titles those suggestions are.

@nanna77ful

I really can't understand why this is not much higher in the charts. It's such a great song. I like the melancholy that is conveyed by the sound.

@gerardbossy1106

Je partage votre avis. Beaucoup de succès en Allemagne. PDM est un DJ Allemand, ca se comprend!

@nanna77ful

@@gerardbossy1106 Je suis aussi Allemande. Mais même ici en Allemagne, cela n'est pas dans les classements.

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