About the song
There are few voices in American music as familiar, as warm, or as profoundly contemplative as Willie Nelson’s. Over the decades, the Red Headed Stranger has turned his personal musings into universal reflections, and in What If I’m Out Of My Mind, he does it again with quiet grace. This track captures that familiar blend of soulful vulnerability and a hint of wry humor that Willie has always mastered. While his outlaw country roots are unmistakable, this song carries the kind of introspection that transcends genre — something Willie does effortlessly with his worn-in vocals and intimate storytelling.
At its heart, What If I’m Out Of My Mind deals with the kind of self-doubt that doesn’t often find its way into country music’s mainstream. Rather than putting on a brave front, Willie leans into uncertainty, asking the questions that most people ponder privately but rarely say out loud. It’s a reminder that even legends have their moments of wondering, Am I losing it? But as with much of Willie’s music, there’s a deeper wisdom at play: sometimes questioning yourself is exactly what keeps you grounded.
The song’s arrangement is stripped down and direct, as if to invite listeners into the quiet corners of Willie’s thoughts. His guitar, “Trigger,” is as present as ever, each note resonating with the kind of road-worn familiarity that can only come from a lifetime of playing. It’s a song that feels like a late-night conversation with an old friend — reflective, poignant, and ultimately comforting.
For fans who have followed Willie through his journey, What If I’m Out Of My Mind is a gentle reminder that uncertainty, much like music, is something to be embraced, not feared. And if anyone knows how to navigate the winding roads of doubt and resilience, it’s Willie Nelson.
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Lyrics
I found the girl of my dreams
She tells me she’s mine forever
Now I know what love really means
And life couldn’t be any better
But what if I’m out of my mind?
What if I’m all the way crazy?
What if I’m lost in some other time?
What if I’m out of my mind?
Am I crazy? Well, maybe I am
But she loves me anyway
And as long as I’m not out of her mind
I think I’ll be fine
What if I’m out of my mind?
What if I’m all the way crazy?
What if I’m lost and it’s some other time?
What if I’m out of my mind?
Am I crazy? Well, maybe I am
But she loves me anyway
And as long as I’m not out of her mind
I think I’ll be fine
But what if I’m out of my mind?
What if I’m all the way crazy?
What if I’m lost and it’s some other time?
What if I’m out of my mind?
What if I’m lost and it’s some other time?
What if I’m out of my mind?
