I Almost Lost My Mind
Willie Nelson & Hank Snow Lyrics
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When I lost my baby I almost lost my mind
My head is in a spin since she left me behind
I pass a million people I can't tell who I meet
I pass a million people don't know tell who I meet
Cause my eyes are full of tears where can my baby be (make it son)
I went to see a gypsy and I had my fortune read
I went to see a gypsy had my fortune read
Now I can tell you people the news was not so good
Now I can you people the news was not so good
She said your baby's done and quit you this time she's gone for good
The lyrics of the song "I Almost Lost My Mind" talk about the aftermath of losing a loved one. Willie Nelson and Hank Snow describe the intense feeling of pain and confusion that follows losing someone they deeply cared about. The opening line of the song "When I lost my baby I almost lost my mind" expresses the extent to which the loss has affected the singer's mental state. They feel dazed and disoriented; they cannot differentiate between people they meet, and their eyes are constantly filled with tears.
The lyrics continue with a verse where the narrater went to see a gypsy to have their fortune read. They were hoping to hear some good news, but unfortunately, the prophecy they received was not at all what they expected. The gypsy tells them that their baby has left them for good, and the news devastates them.
Overall, the lyrics convey the overwhelming sadness and confusion that can follow the loss of a loved one. The song speaks to the universal human experience of heartbreak and loss.
Line by Line Meaning
When I lost my baby I almost lost my mind
Losing my baby was such an immense heartbreak, it shook me to the core and had me questioning my sanity.
My head is in a spin since she left me behind
Ever since she left me, everything has been so topsy-turvy and confusing, it's hard to keep my thoughts straight.
I pass a million people I can't tell who I meet
Even in a crowd of people, I'm lost in my own thoughts and tears, unable to recognize any familiar faces.
Cause my eyes are full of tears where can my baby be (make it son)
I've cried so much that I can barely see, and I am completely at a loss as to where my love has gone.
I went to see a gypsy and I had my fortune read
Desperate for some hope or guidance, I turned to a fortune-teller to see if there was any glimmer of a chance that my baby would come back to me.
Then I hung my head in sorrow when she said what she said (what she said honey)
The fortune-teller's words brought me no comfort, only more sadness, and I couldn't even bear to look up in that moment.
Now I can tell you people the news was not so good
Sadly, the fortune-teller's prediction was not a positive one, and my baby is truly gone for good.
She said your baby's done and quit you this time she's gone for good
The fortune-teller revealed that my love has left me for good this time, and there's nothing I can do to bring her back. It's a wound that will never truly heal.
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Written by: IVORY JOE HUNTER
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