A Piece Of My Mind
Everything But the Girl · Like The Deserts Miss The Rain [2002]
Sayin' that's no kind of language for a lady?
He knows she hates that word, that's why he said it
He can be childish too and she won't forget it
"Don't tell me I don't understand"
He said, "I know I don't understand
I understood when you were ten
But nothin's added up since then"
He said, "I'll give you a piece of my mind
And you're not too old to take it
Oh, just a piece of my mind"
And that's him and her mum on honeymoon
She was born in January and that was in June
But now her life and his, they just don't mix
And he don't like her boyfriends or her politics
"Don't tell me what you think of me"
He said, "I know what you think of me
I understood when you were ten
But nothin's added up since then"
He said, "I'll give you a piece of my mind
And you're not too old to take it
Just a piece of my mind"
Still he remembers her head
On the pillow of her little bed
All at once she's sixteen and now
She hates him, she hates him
Yeah, yeah, yeah
"Don't tell me you don't understand"
She said, "What is there to understand?
I've grown up since I was a kid
And maybe, Dad, it's time that you did"
She said, "I'll give you a piece of my mind
And you're not too old to take it
Oh, just a piece of my mind and not too old
'Cause I'm not your baby, not your little girl
I'm not your baby, not your little girl"
About A Piece Of My Mind
"A Piece Of My Mind" by Everything But the Girl is a defining track from their 2002 album *Like The Deserts Miss The Rain*. Released during the height of the Britpop era, the song exemplifies the band's signature blend of indie pop and soulful R&B influences, characterized by emotive vocals and lush production. The recording captures a specific moment in early 2000s British music, where the group successfully bridged the gap between alternative rock and dance-oriented pop. Lyrically, the song explores themes of personal introspection and emotional vulnerability, resonating with listeners who appreciate songs that delve into the complexities of the human experience. As a staple of the band's discography, it remains a significant part of Everything But the Girl's catalog, often cited alongside other hits from the *Works* and *Amplified Heart* eras. The track stands as a testament to the group's ability to craft memorable melodies that transcend their specific genre, securing its place in the broader landscape of 2000s indie music.