Baby Don't Let It Mess Your Mind
Yvonne Elliman Lyrics
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But not so lone ago
You use to be a superstar
You used to still the show
But now you get be satisfied
That singing on the street
I watch the world go passing by
And once was on your feet
Baby, don't let it mess your mind, no
Sadness, anger felling not becomes you
Baby, don't let it mess your mind, no
Remember life will always love you
In another circus all the time
We seem to waste
To make up plans and find them all
The plans of being race
We have a little money
And we made a little time
And soon we broke forgetful
Of what we left behind
Baby, don't let it mess your mind, no
Sadness, anger felling not becomes you
Baby, don't let it mess your mind, no
Remember life will always love you
Baby, don't let it mess your mind, no
Sadness, anger felling not becomes you
Baby, don't let it mess your mind, no
Remember life will always love you
The lyrics to Yvonne Elliman's "Baby Don't Let It Mess Your Mind" tell a story of a former superstar who is now struggling to make ends meet. The song suggests that the singer has fallen from grace and is now singing on the streets, watching the world go by. The lyrics acknowledge that it can be difficult to cope with such a dramatic change in circumstances, but the singer encourages the listener to remember that sadness and anger do not become them, and that life will always love them.
The first verse sets the scene by describing the singer's former life as a superstar who could steal the show. The second verse reveals that the singer is now struggling to make a living and has forgotten what they left behind. The chorus repeats the message that the singer wants to convey, which is to not let the difficult circumstances mess with one's mind and to remember that life will always love them.
The lyrics of "Baby Don't Let It Mess Your Mind" convey an important message of resilience and hope, suggesting that no matter how tough life gets, it is possible to overcome challenges and remember the love that exists in life. The song encourages listeners to maintain a positive outlook and not let negative feelings overwhelm them.
Line by Line Meaning
Once upon a lonely time
In the past when you were alone
But not so lone ago
But not so long ago, when things were different
You use to be a superstar
You used to be someone people looked up to
You used to still the show
You had the ability to captivate an audience
But now you get be satisfied
Now you are content
That singing on the street
With just singing on the street
I watch the world go passing by
You observe the world going by
And once was on your feet
When you used to be standing tall
In another circus all the time
Always surrounded by a different life
We seem to waste
We seem to have wasted a lot of time
To make up plans and find them all
Trying to come up with ideas and figure out how to implement them
The plans of being race
The idea of competing and striving for success
We have a little money
We have some money
And we made a little time
We managed to find a bit of time
And soon we broke forgetful
And soon we forgot about what we left behind
Of what we left behind
Of what we abandoned in our pursuit of success
Baby, don't let it mess your mind, no
Don't let these experiences hold you back
Sadness, anger felling not becomes you
Feeling sad or angry doesn't suit you
Remember life will always love you
Remember that life will always have love for you
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: NEIL SEDAKA, PHIL CODY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Lydia Barragan
You gotta love life! Ups and downs included., at no extra cost! Once you hit rock bottom. You can only go up. That's right. "And you can take that to the bank!"
sunryse111
My "bank account" is full of those deposits!
Ginny Jackson-Pownell
Good song Victor. I remember her from 'Jesus Christ Superstar' long ago. She had a lot of hits and a great voice :)
sunryse111
Yes, she had a few hits over here, too - including a couple that made our Top 10. Stay safe, Gin!
john agius
Soo beautiful and true
sunryse111
Thank you, John.
USMC Veteran
Didn't she sing backup for Eric Clapton? "I Shot the Sheriff" back in 1974?
sunryse111
Yes, she did, Chuck. Then she toured with him and worked with him until 1977.