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Mighty Diamonds are a Jamaican trio who had major success during the 70's at the 'Channel One' studio and record label at Maxfield Avenue, Jamaica.
Despite their heyday at Channel One, the trio continued to produce sublime work in later years, notably for 'Gussie Clarke' with the classic 'Pass The Kouchie' which rode an updated cut of an old Studio One instrumental called 'Full Up'. The tune was also covered by the English group 'Musical Youth' but was known as 'Pass The Dutchie'.
Stoned Out Of My Mind
The Mighty Diamonds Lyrics
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Undesired tears I was cryin'
'Cause sugar coated lies I was buyin'
I was just a backseat driver in car of love
Goin' wherever you take me
Don't konw why I put up with the pain
'Cause nobody else could make me
You got me goin'
Stoned out of my mind
You go me goin', hey, hey
Stoned out of my mind
You got me goin'
Stoned out of my mind
You go me goin', hey, hey
Stoned out of my mind
When you led me to the water I drank it
Man, I drank more than I could hold
When you took my mind and body
You know you wanna take my soul ooooooohh noo
Where can I run
Where can I hide
Who can I talk to
Tell me what, what can I do
You got me goin'
Stoned out of my mind
You go me goin', hey, hey
Stoned out of my mind
You got me goin'
Stoned out of my mind
You go me goin', hey, hey
Stoned out of my mind
Heee, you got me goin'
Stoned out of my mind
You go me goin', hey, hey
stoned out of my mind
Been around with every guy in town
Stoned out of my mind
Funny but I just cam't put you down
Stoned out of my mind
The lyrics to The Mighty Diamonds’ song “Stoned Out Of My Mind” depict a person who is blindly in love with someone who is not good for them. The first verse describes the singer as playing around and conniving, while at the same time, crying from undesired tears bought on by sugar-coated lies. The singer also admits to being just a backseat driver in the car of love, going wherever their partner took them, despite the pain it caused. The chorus repeats the line “you got me going/stoned out of my mind,” implying that the singer is under the influence of their partner’s love and cannot escape it.
The second verse speaks to the singer’s increasing dependence on their partner. They basically say that when their partner offers them something (represented as water), they accept it without thinking, and may even overindulge. The singer then questions what they can do, where they can run or hide, and who they can talk to. They’ve become so consumed with their partner that they feel trapped. The final verse acknowledges that the singer has been around with every guy in town and is stoned out of their mind, but despite the issues, they cannot put their partner down.
Line by Line Meaning
Playin' around and connivin'
Engaging in deceitful behavior and scheming
Undesired tears I was cryin'
Crying tears of sadness and regret
'Cause sugar coated lies I was buyin'
Because I was believing deceptive and sweet-sounding falsehoods
I was just a backseat driver in car of love
I was just a passive and second-rate participant in a relationship
Goin' wherever you take me
Following your lead unquestioningly
Don't know why I put up with the pain
Uncertain why I tolerate the emotional anguish
'Cause nobody else could make me
Because no one else has the same hold over me
When you led me to the water I drank it
When you presented me with an opportunity, I eagerly seized it
Man, I drank more than I could hold
I indulged excessively and beyond my limits
When you took my mind and body
When you gained control over my thoughts and physical being
You know you wanna take my soul ooooooohh noo
You intend to possess my very essence
Where can I run
Where can I escape to
Where can I hide
Where can I conceal myself
Who can I talk to
Who can I confide in
Tell me what, what can I do
Enlighten me, what actions can I take
Been around with every guy in town
I have been involved with numerous men in the area
Stoned out of my mind
High on drugs or under the influence of love
Funny but I just can't put you down
Ironically, even though it's amusing, I can't let go of you
Contributed by Keira M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@kaporalvinny
I really Love this song my Brother Number One 😅✌️🇯🇲
@timotheegoulet1511
Reggae gold every time..
@kaporalvinny
I think i have listen to this song almost 20 Times since yesterday 🤣 I Love the little riff on The guitar Bro 🙂
@kaporalvinny
I Can ' t stop hearing this song ..Never Heard Before . Thanks a lot Bro 🙏🌴🇯🇲♥️
@reggaegrooves
Uploaded the entire album & made playlist with its correct tracklist. I really recommend you listen to it in its entirety, the way it was arranged. How each song flows into the next. One of the best out there IMHO. Rastafari!
@kaporalvinny
@@reggaegrooves yes I 😆 Thanks Bro ...The Selector IS Back yeahhhhhhhhhhh 🌴🌝♥️
@kaporalvinny
One of my favorite Reggae Band Bro👍🙏 I Saw them in Live concert Wonderful.. my favorite IS Africa 🙂
@reggaegrooves
Never got too see them live, but this is one of my favorite albums of all time. The harmonies, lyrics & riddims are some of the all time best to me.
@kaporalvinny
@@reggaegrooves What i like very very much il' s the choristers voices 🙂👍🇯🇲
@reggaegrooves
@@kaporalvinny about to upload Africa for you, lmk any other tunes you want to hear. Im tying to post stuff that isn't available elsewhere, but I have most every classic song/album and can upload at best quality possible.