On My Mind
The Sunday Drivers Lyrics


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On my mind, on my mind, on my mind, on my mind
There's a thing that I can't explain
And I'm quiet, yes I'm quiet, very quiet, really quiet
Most of my time

People talk to people
Go and make them shush,
Can you stand them talking
Superficial guff?

Our communication
Is going down a lot
But it is really not my fault
You spoil it when you talk

On my mind, on my mind, on my mind, on my mind
There's a thing that I can't explain
And I'm quiet, yes I'm quiet, very quiet, really quiet
Most of my time

You say I was a good friend
And I have gone downhill,
Honestly, I don't know
If you were so to me

Can you understand me?
Can you hear me shout?
If you don't understand me
Leave me in my cloud

Talking of life I'm not to keen,
Sometimes I face it sometimes I cry, cry, cry
On my mind, on my mind, on my mind, on my mind
There's a thing that I can't explain
And I'm quiet, yes I'm quiet, very quiet, really quiet
Most of my time

Talking of life I'm not to keen,
Sometimes I face it sometimes I hide, hide, hide
On my mind, on my mind, on my mind, on my mind
There's a thing that I can't explain
And I'm quiet, yes I'm quiet, very quiet, really quiet
Most of my time

On my mind
On my mind




Yes I'm quiet
Really quiet

Overall Meaning

The Sunday Drivers’ “On My Mind” is a melancholic medley that touches on a feeling that many can relate to – the inexplicable thoughts one can’t shake off no matter how hard they try. The opening verse is a repetition of the words “on my mind” four times, setting the tone for the rest of the song. The artiste pours out their heart, elaborating on the intense emotions swirling within them, which feels too difficult to explain.


The second verse of the song takes a darker turn, lamenting on how communication between people has deteriorated from resulting superficial talk. The artiste takes some responsibility, stating that they can’t express themselves freely around certain individuals. The song then delves into themes of friendship and how it can sometimes sour, leading to a communication breakdown between pals.


The song’s chorus revisits the opening lines, with the artiste admitting that sometimes they feel overwhelmed by life and struggle to cope. They shed light on their inner world, confessing that they feel the need to hide from the world from time to time. “On My Mind” is a poignant number that speaks to the struggles of everyday life where many people can relate to the need to escape from the world.


Line by Line Meaning

On my mind, on my mind, on my mind, on my mind
Something is troubling me, and it's always on my mind.


There's a thing that I can't explain
I can't quite put my finger on what's bothering me, but it's there.


And I'm quiet, yes I'm quiet, very quiet, really quiet
I tend to keep to myself and not talk about my feelings.


Most of my time
This is a constant state of being for me.


People talk to people
Communication is happening all around me.


Go and make them shush
Sometimes I wish people would stop talking so much.


Can you stand them talking
I get frustrated with meaningless conversations.


Superficial guff?
Are these conversations really worth having?


Our communication
The way we talk to each other.


Is going down a lot
It seems like people are talking less and less these days.


But it is really not my fault
I'm not the one responsible for this decline in communication.


You spoil it when you talk
Sometimes people say things that ruin a good conversation.


You say I was a good friend
In the past, you thought highly of me as a friend.


And I have gone downhill
But you feel like I've changed for the worse.


Honestly, I don't know
I'm not sure if I agree with your assessment of me.


If you were so to me
Maybe you weren't as good a friend to me as you thought.


Can you understand me?
Do you really know what I'm going through?


Can you hear me shout?
Do you notice when I'm struggling?


If you don't understand me
If you can't relate to my problems.


Leave me in my cloud
Please just let me be by myself.


Talking of life I'm not too keen
I don't always enjoy talking about life and its challenges.


Sometimes I face it sometimes I cry, cry, cry
It's hard to deal with these challenges and sometimes I break down emotionally.


Sometimes I face it sometimes I hide, hide, hide
Other times, I retreat and try to avoid dealing with difficult situations.


On my mind
It's always there, nagging at me.


Yes I'm quiet
I tend to keep my thoughts to myself.


Really quiet
I'm not just a little bit quiet, I'm very quiet most of the time.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: KURT NILSEN

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Beleza é fundamental mas não é suficiente.

Traducción semántica, libre, no literal. Pavlo Seventythree.

En mi mente
Hay algo que no puedo explicar
Me gusta el silencio y casi siempre
estar sin hablar

Tú hablas con cualquiera
De mil cosas, sin parar
charlas tontas y superficiales

Mientras tu y yo
Cada vez hablamos menos
Pero no es por mi culpa
Sino porque no eres sincera como yo

En mi mente
Hay algo que no puedo explicar
Me gusta el silencio y casi siempre
estar sin hablar

Decías que apreciabas mi amistad
Pero al parecer no era tan cierto
Sinceramente no te entiendo
Si tan solo tú fueras para mi
Es que no me entiendes?
Acaso no me oyes gritar?
Si finalmente no me entiendes
Prefiero quedarme solo
No me gusta hablar de mi vida
Y Aunque a veces lo hago, me da rabia y ganas de llorar.

En mi mente
Hay algo que no puedo explicar
Me gusta el silencio y casi siempre
estar sin hablar

No me gusta hablar de mi vida
Y Aunque a veces lo hago, casi siempre me entristece y lo evito.

En mi mente
Hay algo que no puedo explicar
Me gusta el silencio y casi siempre
estar sin hablar

Es mi mente
mi cabeza
y estar en silencio
y no hablar



Beleza é fundamental mas não é suficiente.

Traducción semántica, libre, no literal. Pavlo Seventythree.

En mi mente
Hay algo que no puedo explicar
Me gusta el silencio y casi siempre
estar sin hablar

Tú hablas con cualquiera
De mil cosas, sin parar
charlas tontas y superficiales

Mientras tu y yo
Cada vez hablamos menos
Pero no es por mi culpa
Sino porque no eres sincera como yo

En mi mente
Hay algo que no puedo explicar
Me gusta el silencio y casi siempre
estar sin hablar

Decías que apreciabas mi amistad
Pero al parecer no era tan cierto
Sinceramente no te entiendo
Si tan solo tú fueras para mi
Es que no me entiendes?
Acaso no me oyes gritar?
Si finalmente no me entiendes
Prefiero quedarme solo
No me gusta hablar de mi vida
Y Aunque a veces lo hago, me da rabia y ganas de llorar.

En mi mente
Hay algo que no puedo explicar
Me gusta el silencio y casi siempre
estar sin hablar

No me gusta hablar de mi vida
Y Aunque a veces lo hago, casi siempre me entristece y lo evito.

En mi mente
Hay algo que no puedo explicar
Me gusta el silencio y casi siempre
estar sin hablar

Es mi mente
mi cabeza
y estar en silencio
y no hablar



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dimitris nikolaou

Από τα καλύτερα κομμάτια που έχουν βγεί ποτέ,το έχω μέσα στη καρδιά μου,μεγάλο πέταγμα παιδιά..

Περσεφόνη Τσολιακου

Απλά ταυτίζομαι με αυτό το τραγούδι είναι ότι καλύτερο υπάρχει στον πλανήτη γη

Νικόλαoς Οδοιπόρος

Πράγματι επικό classick κομμάτι, λες και έχει βγει από πιο παλιές εποχές τότε που κάνανε τραγούδια με πραγματικό συναίσθημα!

George Kokonas

On my mind, on my mind, on my mind, on my mind
There's a thing that I can't explain
And I'm quiet, yes I'm quiet, very quiet, really quiet
Most of my time
On my mind
On my mind
Yes I'm quiet
Really quiet ...Thank you for uploading very well done!!!

eva mahaira

One of my favorites 💜

Beleza é fundamental mas não é suficiente.

Traducción semántica, libre, no literal. Pavlo Seventythree.

En mi mente
Hay algo que no puedo explicar
Me gusta el silencio y casi siempre
estar sin hablar

Tú hablas con cualquiera
De mil cosas, sin parar
charlas tontas y superficiales

Mientras tu y yo
Cada vez hablamos menos
Pero no es por mi culpa
Sino porque no eres sincera como yo

En mi mente
Hay algo que no puedo explicar
Me gusta el silencio y casi siempre
estar sin hablar

Decías que apreciabas mi amistad
Pero al parecer no era tan cierto
Sinceramente no te entiendo
Si tan solo tú fueras para mi
Es que no me entiendes?
Acaso no me oyes gritar?
Si finalmente no me entiendes
Prefiero quedarme solo
No me gusta hablar de mi vida
Y Aunque a veces lo hago, me da rabia y ganas de llorar.

En mi mente
Hay algo que no puedo explicar
Me gusta el silencio y casi siempre
estar sin hablar

No me gusta hablar de mi vida
Y Aunque a veces lo hago, casi siempre me entristece y lo evito.

En mi mente
Hay algo que no puedo explicar
Me gusta el silencio y casi siempre
estar sin hablar

Es mi mente
mi cabeza
y estar en silencio
y no hablar

Юлия Истомина

Обожаю эту песню!!!

Kostis Mpourikas

κομματαρα μου το εψαχνα τοσο καιρο το ακουγα παλια αλλα δεν το εβρισκα το βρηκα πατισα on my mind o my mind χαχαχαχα και μου το βρικε

Сергей Титов

Отличная команда,я её уже слушал не раз , ненавязчиво,но драйвово.

Afrodite K.

Μπράβο στα παιδιά που δεν αγορασαν τιποτα θεάσεις για να το παίξουν φίρμες τόσα χρόνια... Φοβερό τραγούδι, σταθερή αξία.

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