Hallways of My Mind
The Dells Lyrics


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Maybe I didn't treat you
Quite as good as I should have
Maybe I didn't love you
Quite as often as I could have
Little things I should have said and done
I just never took the time

You were always on my mind (You were always on my mind)
You were always on my mind

Maybe I didn't hold you
All those lonely, lonely times
And I guess I never told you
I'm so happy that you're mine
If I made you feel second best
Girl, I'm so sorry, I was blind

You were always on my mind (You were always on my mind)
You were always on my mind

Tell me
Tell me that your sweet love hasn't died
Give me
Give me one more chance to keep you satisfied

You were always on my mind (You were always on my mind)
You were always on my mind





You were always on my mind
You were always on my mind

Overall Meaning

The Dells' song Hallways of My Mind is a poignant love song about a man reflecting on his past mistakes in his relationship with his lover. The opening lines suggest that perhaps the singer was not the best partner he could have been to his lover, as he acknowledges that he did not treat her as well as he should have or love her as often as he could have. The following lines reveal that there were little things he should have said and done, but never did. As a result, the singer is acknowledging that he was not always the attentive and caring partner that his lover deserved.


Despite these shortcomings, however, the singer reveals that his lover was always on his mind, indicating that he never truly forgot about her or took her for granted. In fact, the repetition of this phrase throughout the song suggests that the singer regrets his actions and wishes he had been more mindful of his lover and their relationship. He expresses remorse for not holding her during her lonely times and for never telling her how happy he was that she was his. He further apologizes for making her feel like a second choice and being too blind to see her worth.


The final lines of the song suggest that the singer is hoping for a second chance with his lover, asking her to tell him that her love for him has not died and giving him a chance to make things right. Ultimately, this song is a powerful testament to the importance of appreciating the people we love and not taking them for granted.


Line by Line Meaning

Maybe I didn't treat you
Admitting to not treating the person well enough


Quite as good as I should have
Acknowledging that the treatment was not sufficient


Maybe I didn't love you
Questioning whether enough love was shown


Quite as often as I could have
Wondering whether love was expressed enough


Little things I should have said and done
Regret over not doing or saying small things that could have made a difference


I just never took the time
Lamenting not taking the time to make things better


You were always on my mind (You were always on my mind)
Knowing that the person was constantly thought of


Maybe I didn't hold you
Acknowledging failure to provide physical comfort


All those lonely, lonely times
Times when the person was left alone and not comforted


And I guess I never told you
Realizing that words of love were never expressed


I'm so happy that you're mine
Expressing gratitude for the relationship


If I made you feel second best
Apologizing for making the person feel unimportant


Girl, I'm so sorry, I was blind
Expressing regret for not seeing the situation clearly


Tell me
Asking for reassurance


Tell me that your sweet love hasn't died
Requesting confirmation that the person still loves them


Give me
Asking for an opportunity


Give me one more chance to keep you satisfied
Pleading for another opportunity to make things right


You were always on my mind (You were always on my mind)
Reiterating that the person was never forgotten


You were always on my mind
Reflecting on the constant presence of the person in their thoughts




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Tratore, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Wayne Carson Thompson, John Jr. Christopher, Mark James

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"There is" led me to "Wear it on Our face" and brought me to this great hit, "Hallways of my mine." I love the rhythm of all The Dells fast songs...

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Enjoyed this as much as Wear it on our face KTF.

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Few better groups have existed (in this universe anyway!)

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