On My Mind
Ellie Goulding
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Oh Oh oh oh, hey It's a little dirty how the whole thing started I don't even really know what you intended Thought that you were cute and you could make me jealous Poured it down, so I poured it down Next thing that I know I'm in the hotel with you You were talking deep like it was mad love to you You wanted my heart but I just liked your tattoos Poured it down, so I poured it down And now I don't understand it You don't mess with love, you mess with the truth And I know I shouldn't say it But my heart don't understand Why I got you on my mind Why I got you on my mind Why I got you on my mind Why I got you on my mind (but my heart don't understand) Why I got you on my mind Why I got you on my mind Why I got you on my mind Why I got you on my mind, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh, uh huh I always hear, always hear them talking Talking 'bout a girl, 'bout a girl with my name Saying that I hurt you but I still don't get it You didn't love me, no, not really Wait, I could have really liked you I'll bet, I'll bet that's why I keep on thinking 'bout you It's a shame (shame), you said I was good So I poured it down, so I poured it down And now I don't understand it You don't mess with love, you mess with the truth And I know I shouldn't say it But my heart don't understand Why I got you on my mind Why I got you on my mind Why I got you on my mind Why I got you on my mind (but my heart don't understand) Why I got you on my mind (you think you know somebody) Why I got you on my mind (you think you know somebody Why I got you on my mind (you think you know somebody) Why I got you on my mind You got yourself in a dangerous zone 'Cause we both have the fear, fear of being alone And I still don't understand it You don't mess with love, you mess with the truth And my heart don't understand it, understand it, understand it Why I got you on my mind (you think you know somebody) Why I got you on my mind (you think you know somebody) Why I got you on my mind (you think you know somebody) Why I got you on my mind (but my heart don't understand) Why I got you on my mind (you think you know somebody) Why I got you on my mind (you think you know somebody) Why I got you on my mind (you think you know somebody) Why I got you on my mind (but my heart don't understand) Why I got you on my mind (you think you know somebody) You think you know somebody (why I got you on my mind) You think you know somebody Ah ah ah ah oh ah
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Written by: ILYA SAVAN KOTECHA, ELLIE GOULDING, MAX MARTIN
Lyrics © Global Talent Publishing, BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"On My Mind" is a song by English singer, Ellie Goulding for her third studio album, "Delirium" (2015).
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Chart PerformanceThe song peaked at number five on the UK Singles Chart; Goulding's sixth top 10 entry on the chart. It also peaked at number 13 on the Billboard Hot 100 in the USA.
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InceptionIt was written by Goulding, along with Max Martin, Savan Kotecha and Ilya Salmanzadeh whom the latter two also produced it.
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Music CompositionThe song is in the key of G minor, with a tempo of 155 beats per minute. It showcases Ellie Goulding's unique vocal style and range.
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Possibly About Ed SheeranAlthough never directly stated by Goulding, it is widely speculated that "On My Mind" is her response to Ed Sheeran's song, "Don't," which is believed to be about her.
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Public ReceptionCritical reception of "On My Mind" was generally positive, with critics praising its catchy melody and Goulding's unique vocal style.
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Music VideoThe music video for "On My Mind" was directed by Emil Nava and shot in Las Vegas. The narrative of the video follows a plot of Goulding getting revenge on a boyfriend character.
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Live Performances"On My Mind" was performed by Goulding during the 2015 Apple Music Festival and at various other events and TV shows, often noted for the high energy level and powerful vocals.
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US CertificationsRIAA (Recording Industry Association of America) has certified "On My Mind" as double Platinum, for selling over two million units in the United States.
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RemixesVarious remixes of "On My Mind" have also gained attention, with versions by Jax Jones and MK among the most popular.
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