You Were On My Mind

Nanci Griffith · Other Songs - Nanci Griffith

When I got up this morning

You were on my mind and

You were on my mind

I got some aches, and whoa oh

I got some pains, and whoa oh

I got some wounds to bind

So I went to the corner

Just to ease my pain and

Just to ease my pain

I got drunk, and whoa oh

I got sick, and whoa oh

I came home again

Well, I woke up this mornin'

You were on my mind and

You were on my mind

I got troubles, whoa oh

I got worries, whoa oh

I got wounds to bind

And I got a feeling

Down in my shoes and

Way down in my shoes

I got to move on, whoa oh

I got to travel, whoa oh

I got to walk away my blues

When I got up this morning

You were on my mind and

You were on my mind

I got some aches, and whoa oh

I got some pains, and whoa oh

I got some wounds to bind

You Were On My Mind

Nanci Griffith's 'You Were On My Mind' stands as a quintessential example of her signature acoustic storytelling, blending folk and country sensibilities with a distinctively poetic voice. Recorded in the mid-1990s, the track exemplifies Griffith's ability to weave personal narrative with broader social commentary, a hallmark of her discography that includes works like 'The Loving Kind' and 'Ruby's Torch.' The song's gentle yet poignant melody invites listeners into a reflective mood, characteristic of Griffith's approach to exploring themes of memory, loss, and human connection. As a staple of her catalog, the recording captures the essence of her era in American roots music, where lyrical depth and melodic simplicity coexist to create an enduring emotional resonance.