Introduction
“You Were On My Mind” is a popular song written by Sylvia Fricker in 1962. The song was later recorded by a number of artists, including Ian & Sylvia, We Five, and Crispian St. Peters. The lyrics of the song express a feeling of longing and regret for a lost love. In this article, we will take a closer look at the lyrics to “You Were On My Mind”.
First Verse
When I woke up this morning
You were on my mind
And you were on my mind
I got troubles, whoa-oh
I got worries, whoa-oh
The opening lines of the song set the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The singer wakes up with his/her lost love on their mind and can’t stop thinking about them. The repetition of “you were on my mind” emphasizes the singer’s preoccupation with their former partner. The following lines suggest that the singer is troubled and worried, possibly because of the breakup.
Chorus
Last night I had a dream about you
In this dream I’m dancing right beside you
And it looked like everyone was havin’ fun
The kind of feeling I’ve waited so long
Don’t stop, come a little closer
As we dance, the rhythm gets stronger
There’s nothing wrong with just a little, little fun
We were dancing all night long
The chorus of the song describes a dream that the singer had about their lost love. In the dream, they are dancing together and having a good time. The repetition of the phrase “dancing all night long” emphasizes the fun and enjoyment that the singer is experiencing in the dream. The line “the kind of feeling I’ve waited so long” suggests that the singer has been waiting for a chance to be with their former partner again.
Second Verse
It was just like a movie scene
From the moment that you walked in
We were, we were meant to be
But you were with another man, yeah!
I know we ain’t got much to say
Before I let you get away, yeah!
The second verse of the song describes a scene in which the singer and their lost love are meant to be together, but the latter is already with someone else. The line “it was just like a movie scene” suggests that the singer has imagined this scenario many times before. The repetition of “yeah” at the end of the verse emphasizes the singer’s frustration and disappointment.
Chorus
Last night I had a dream about you
In this dream I’m dancing right beside you
And it looked like everyone was havin’ fun
The kind of feeling I’ve waited so long
Don’t stop, come a little closer
As we dance, the rhythm gets stronger
There’s nothing wrong with just a little, little fun
We were dancing all night long
Bridge
You should hear the things that they say about you
They say, they say you’ve never, never, never been true
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
Woah-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh-oh
The bridge of the song suggests that there are rumors about the lost love’s faithfulness. The repetition of “never, never, never been true” emphasizes the negative things that people are saying about the person.
Chorus
Last night I had a dream about you
In this dream I’m dancing right beside you
And it looked like everyone was havin’ fun
The kind of feeling I’ve waited so long
Don’t stop, come a little closer
As we dance, the rhythm gets stronger
There’s nothing wrong with just a little, little fun
We were dancing all night long
Conclusion
“You Were On My Mind” is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners today. The song’s lyrics express a feeling of longing and regret for a lost love, while the upbeat melody and catchy chorus make it a joy to listen to. Whether you’re experiencing heartbreak or simply looking for a great song to dance to, “You Were On My Mind” is sure to satisfy.
