About the song
“I’ve Already Loved You in My Mind” by Conway Twitty is a soulful country ballad that showcases the deep emotion and romantic longing for which Twitty became famous. Released in 1975 as a single, it was also featured on his album “The Best of Conway Twitty”. The song reached #1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart, cementing Twitty’s status as one of country music’s most beloved stars.
The lyrics of the song are a poignant expression of unspoken love. The narrator reflects on a love that exists only in his mind, a yearning for someone who is not physically present, but whom he holds dear in his heart. With lines like “I’ve already loved you in my mind, and it’s killing me,” the song speaks to the pain of longing and the emotional complexity of loving someone from a distance or in silence.
Twitty’s rich, velvety voice brings a unique depth to the song, perfectly capturing the sense of melancholy and desire. His ability to convey such raw emotion with a smooth vocal delivery made him a standout in the world of country music. The song is also marked by its gentle instrumentation, with soft piano and string arrangements that support the delicate emotions expressed in the lyrics.
“I’ve Already Loved You in My Mind” stands as a testament to Twitty’s gift for expressing universal feelings of love and heartache in a way that resonates deeply with listeners. The song’s relatable theme of loving someone in silence continues to connect with audiences, making it one of Conway Twitty’s enduring hits in his rich catalog of romantic ballads.
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Lyrics
I thought I’ve never seen a girl like her in here beforeAnd I could see her watching me as I walk across the floorI asked her if she’d like to dance when the band starts up againShe said, “I never danced with strangers, I don’t even know your name”I said, “We’re not exactly strangers, you and IMy thoughts were running wild and free as I watched you tonightJust think about it and you’ll findWe’re not exactly strangers, I’ve already loved you in my mind”The band started playing a slow moving songShe got up and easily moved into my armsI kept on saying the things a girl likes to hearAnd when the dance was over she whispered in my earShe said, “We’re not exactly strangers, you and IMy thoughts were running wild and free while you held me tightI thought about it and I findWe’re not exactly strangers, I’ve already loved you in my mind”