"Always On My Mind" is a song originally written by Johnny Christopher, Mark James, and Wayne Carson. David Hasselhoff released his cover of the song in 2004. The song is a heartfelt apology and reflection on a past relationship where the singer realizes that they didn't love or treat their partner as well as they should have. In the lyrics, the singer expresses regret for not loving their partner as often and as deeply as they could have. They acknowledge their shortcomings and admit that they may not have treated their partner as well as they deserved. The singer apologizes for making their partner feel like they were second best and apologizes for their blindness to their partner's needs and feelings. The chorus repeats the phrase "You were always on my mind" as a way of expressing that despite their shortcomings, the person was always in their thoughts and they didn't realize the impact their actions had on the relationship until it was too late. The singer also acknowledges that they failed to provide the emotional support and love their partner needed during lonely moments. The song ends with a plea for a second chance to make things right. The singer asks their partner to tell them that their love hasn't died and gives a promise to make an effort to keep them satisfied if given another opportunity. Overall, "Always On My Mind" is a heartfelt song that reflects on past mistakes in a relationship and expresses a desire for forgiveness and reconciliation.
