--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: I made-up my mind, and you know what a…" description: "\"I made-up my mind, and you know what a made-up mind can do. Love, be mine tonight, the time is right, let's get it on me and you.\" — Roberta Flack" image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/03f/roberta-flack-13531_love_i-made-up-my-mind-and-you-know-what-a-ma_2890792.jpg" --- # I made-up my mind, and you know what a made-up mind can… ![“I made-up my mind, and you know what a made-up mind can do. Love, be mine tonight, the time is right, let's get it on me and you.” quote by Roberta Flack](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/03f/roberta-flack-13531_love_i-made-up-my-mind-and-you-know-what-a-ma_2890792.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/03f/roberta-flack-13531_love_i-made-up-my-mind-and-you-know-what-a-ma_2890792.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/03f/roberta-flack-13531_love_i-made-up-my-mind-and-you-know-what-a-ma_2890792.jpg) > “I made-up my mind, and you know what a made-up mind can do. Love, be mine tonight, the time is right, let's get it on me and you.” [Roberta Flack](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/roberta-flack/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. He declares intention to act on a spontaneous romantic impulse. **In simple terms:** Act on love now. Key Takeaway Seize romantic opportunity. 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