Got To Get You Off My Mind
Southside Johnny/Asbury Jukes Lyrics

Oh Yeah, Yeah
Expression of agreement and acknowledging the sadness of the situation.

Sad story, baby
A tale of heartbreak and pain.

Every word is true
The authenticity and honesty of the story being told.

Got to get you off my mind
The need to move on from a past love.

I know its just a matter of time
The realization that time is the only thing that can heal a broken heart.

You found somebody new
The acceptance that the love was not returned and the person has moved on.

Our romance is true
The authenticity of the relationship that once existed.

Now lister to me, baby
The start of a conversation to express feelings and emotions.

I am gonna throw your picture away
Removing tangible reminders of a past love as part of the healing process.

You didn't want my love in any old way
The realization that the other person did not have the same level of affection and commitment in the relationship.

I know found somebody new
Acknowledging that the person has moved on to another relationship.

And that's why I baby
The explanation for the desire to move on and forget the past love.

Took my love and my money too, baby
The person took both emotional and financial investment from the singer in the failed relationship.

But wait a minute, darling
An interruption to change the direction of the conversation to discuss the nature of relationships in general.

Some folks love is hard and strong
The idea that some relationships are long-lasting and withstand difficulties.

Baby, that's the kind a love it lingers on
The lingering feelings and attachments that can last long after a relationship has ended.

Some folks love is well it's swift and thin
The idea that some relationships are short-lived and fueled primarily by passion.

And that's the kind of love that never last
The recognition that these types of relationships rarely have longevity.

We had love it was right in between
The singer and their past love had a relationship that fell between the two extremes discussed earlier.

And to me it was like a dream
The happy memories of the past relationship.

We had the faith together till doom
The belief that the relationship would last forever.

And our fathers and mothers too
The implication that the love was deep and meaningful enough to involve family.

But now I opend up my eyes
The realization that the relationship is truly over.

And I finally realize
The acceptance of the reality of the situation.

I saw it slipping away
The knowledge that the relationship was coming to an end.

It's all over, baby
The finality and conclusion of the relationship.

Boodbye darling
The goodbye to the past love.

You broke my heart, baby
The acknowledgement that the past love had caused heartbreak and pain to the artist.

Yes you did
Affirming that the person is responsible for the pain caused.