Discover the story of the song > Gentle On My Mind – Bobbie Gentry

The protagonist is in love with someone who makes her feel free and at ease. She doesn't need to hold on too tightly or worry about what the world thinks of them. Even when they're physically apart, the memory of her partner and their gentle presence brings her comfort and joy. She imagines holding onto him through a tin can and sees him smiling at her wherever she goes.