Out of Mind
Tove Lo
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Lovers into friends Move on to strangers Let go, no more us Move on, I'm trying Denying, saying 'time will heal' Keep lying to make me feel I'm ok So you believe I'd forget you Seriously? Are you kidding me? You're out of your, you're out of your You're out of your mind to think that I You're out of your, you're out of your You're out of your mind to think that I To think that I could keep you out of mine Happy, used to be Together, you and me Things die, drift apart Wait for a new start Denying, think you'll fade away Keep lying, I can hear you say You're in touch with reality Baby, I'd say Are you kidding me? You're out of your, you're out of your You're out of your mind to think that I You're out of your, you're out of your You're out of your mind to think that I To think that I could keep you out of mine How can you say I'll be alright? What makes you think that I'll be fine? Baby, you have to be completely out of your You're out of your mind To think that I could keep you out of mine You're out of your, you're out of your You're out of your, you're out of your mind to think that I You're out of your, you're out of your You're out of your mind to think that I To think that I could keep you out of mine You're out of your mind You're out of your mind You're out of your mind to think that I, to think that I, to think that I To think that I could keep you out of mine
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Written by: Alexander Reuterskiold, Tove Nilsson
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10 facts about this song
Release Information"Out of Mind" by Tove Lo was released as a single on October 16, 2013. This was before she released her debut album, "Queen of the Clouds."
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Songwriting ProcessTove Lo wrote the song together with Alx Reuterskiold and Jerlström. She mentioned in several interviews that she usually writes about her own experiences, which often include stories of love, pain, and partying.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its powerful lyrics and catchy melody, "Out of Mind" did not chart as high as some of Tove Lo's other hits. However, it gained significant recognition and helped pave her way in the music industry.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Out of Mind" was released a week after the single in October 2013. It was directed by Andreas Öhman and featured an artistic interpretation of the song's lyrics, involving Tove Lo navigating her way through a world colored by remnants of a past relationship.
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Critical ReceptionMany music critics praised "Out of Mind" for its honest and raw lyrics. The song has been pointed out for how beautifully it expresses the denial phase after a breakup.
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Personal ReactionTove Lo said the song was about her first heartbreak. While many see it as a sad song, Tove Lo says she sees it as liberating. She told Idolator, "it’s more like admitting to yourself that this person is still a big part of your life... But also, I’m better off without him."
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Genre Identity"Out of Mind" belongs to the electro-pop genre. It demonstrated Tove Lo's ability to merge pop tunes with edgy lyrics and raw emotion which later became her trademark style.
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Live PerformancesTove Lo has performed "Out of Mind" at a number of music festivals and live shows, including SXSW and at her opening performances for Katy Perry's Prismatic World Tour.
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InspirationIn several interviews, Tove Lo said she wanted to write songs that people could relate to on a personal level. "Out of Mind" certainly achieved this goal, being a relatable anthem for anyone going through a difficult breakup.
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LegacyAlthough "Out of Mind" is not Tove Lo’s most known song, it ultimately helped shape her as a songwriter and an artist. It set the tone for her forthcoming creations and cemented her image as someone unafraid to bare it all in her lyrics and music.
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