"State of Mind" is a reflective and introspective song by Beth Hart. The lyrics reflect the singer's confusion and inability to understand what's happening around her. She can't distinguish between two things, and everything seems the same to her. The singer feels she is too far behind, and it's too late to catch up. The chorus, "Gimme gimme time," suggests that the singer wants time to understand things and cope with her emotions. She seeks time to sort out her thoughts and understand what's happening in her life. The singer finds solace in nature, lying beneath the sky, and speaking with fireflies. Every passing fear makes her sorrow disappear, and the colors in her tears change with time. She wants time to heal, to understand her thoughts, and see the world with a better perspective. The song's story is about the struggles of dealing with mental confusion and seeking time to find clarity and peace. The singer uses nature as a metaphor to convey her journey towards healing, where every passing fear and tear brings new colors and shades to her life.
