"You Never Cross My Mind" is a song performed by Millie Jackson and Isaac Hayes. The lyrics portray a relationship that was originally intended to be a one-night stand with no emotional attachment. However, despite their initial agreement, the narrator finds themselves thinking about and missing their past lover. The song describes how the narrator lays in bed every night, reminiscing about the moments they shared with their former partner. They wake up every morning in a state of uncertainty, not knowing what the day will bring without their presence. Despite this longing, the narrator insists that their former lover never crosses their mind, although they admit to occasional tears. The song continues with the mention of a letter from the ex-lover, contradicting their initial promise not to correspond. These unexpected reminders, such as photographs and memories, make the narrator miss their past lover more and more. However, they still assert that their ex does not occupy their thoughts continuously. The narrator receives news of their former partner from friends, but they brush it off, claiming that it doesn't matter to them anymore. However, late at night, when loneliness sets in, they are haunted by the unwanted presence of old memories and feelings of sadness. In the end, the song highlights the contradiction between the narrator's claims of not thinking about their past lover and the emotional impact that their absence has on them. Despite their denial, it is evident that their ex-partner does occupy their mind and heart.
