Off My Mind
The Derringers Lyrics
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Tell me you don't
Tell me you fight
Tell me you won't
So tell me I'm right
Tell me I'm wrong
Tell me this is over
So we can move on
I can't get you off my mind
Cuz I
I can't get you off my mind
So tell me we're done
Or tell me you'll try
Just tell me the truth boy
Don't tell me no lie
So tell me it's over
Tell me we're through
Tell me it's me
Tell me it's youuuuu
Cuz I
I can't get you off my mind
Cuz I
I can't get you off my mind
Cuz I
I can't get you off my mind
Tell me I'm crazy
Tell me I'm not
Tell me this is where we start
This is where we start
Tell me I'm crazy
Tell me I'm not
Tell me this is where we start
This is where we start
Cuz I
I can't get you off my mind
Cuz I
I can't get you off my mind
Cuz I
I can't get you off my mind
The lyrics to The Derringers' "Off My Mind" convey the struggle of someone who cannot stop thinking about a past relationship. The singer is torn between wanting to move on and needing closure from their partner. They are left grappling with conflicting feelings and are unsure whether they want to hear that the relationship is over or if they should try to make it work. The repeated line "I can't get you off my mind" emphasizes the singer's inability to move forward and let go of the past.
The song captures the pain and confusion that often comes with heartbreak. The singer is seeking honesty and clarity from their partner, but it is unclear whether hearing the truth will bring them closure or more pain. The repetition of the phrase "tell me" is a plea for the other person to be open and honest. The song ultimately leaves the listener wondering whether the relationship is salvageable or if it's time to move on.
Overall, "Off My Mind" is a poignant reflection on the complexity of relationships and the struggle to let go of the past.
Line by Line Meaning
So tell me you love me
Asking the person to confirm their feelings for them
Tell me you don't
Asking the person to confirm that they do not love them
Tell me you fight
Asking the person to confirm that they argue with them
Tell me you won't
Asking the person to confirm that they won't leave them
So tell me I'm right
Asking the person to confirm that they are correct in their assumptions
Tell me I'm wrong
Asking the person to confirm that they are incorrect in their assumptions
Tell me this is over
Asking the person to declare the end of their relationship
So we can move on
Explaining that moving on is important to the artist
Cuz I
The artist is still thinking about the person
I can't get you off my mind
The artist cannot stop thinking about the person
So tell me we're done
Asking for confirmation that their relationship is over
Or tell me you'll try
Asking for confirmation that the person will try to make the relationship work
Just tell me the truth boy
Requesting honesty from the person
Don't tell me no lie
Giving an instruction to not lie to the singer
Tell me it's over
Asking for confirmation that their relationship is over
Tell me we're through
Asking for declaration that their relationship is over
Tell me it's me
Asking for clarification on whether the artist is the reason for the breakup
Tell me it's youuuuu
Asking for clarification on whether the person is the reason for the breakup
Tell me I'm crazy
Asking for the person's assessment of their emotional state
Tell me I'm not
Asking for the person's assessment of their emotional state
Tell me this is where we start
Requesting confirmation that they are starting over
This is where we start
Confirming that they are starting over
Cuz I
The singer is still thinking about the person
I can't get you off my mind
The artist cannot stop thinking about the person
Cuz I
The singer is still thinking about the person
I can't get you off my mind
The singer cannot stop thinking about the person
Cuz I
The singer is still thinking about the person
I can't get you off my mind
The artist cannot stop thinking about the person
Contributed by Nathan L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.