Headache
Frank Black Lyrics
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I thought about my space and I really got me down
(got me down)
Got me so down, I got me a headache
My heart is crammed in my cranium and it still knows how to pound
I was counting the rings
And I fell me into sleep
I peeked to see if you were way back when
I was counting the trees
Until a day when there was one
I'd hoped beneath, asleep is where that you had been
This wrinkle in time, I can't give it no credit
I thought about my space and I really got me down
(got me down)
Got me so down, I got me a headache
My heart is crammed in my cranium and it still knows how to pound
Well, I found you
Maybe you can help me
And I can help you
This wrinkle in time, I can't give it no credit
I thought about my space and I really got me down
(got me down)
Got me so down, I got me a headache
My heart is crammed in my cranium and it still knows how to pound
Got me so down, I got me a headache
My heart is crammed in my cranium and it still knows how to pound
This wrinkle in time, I can't give it no credit
I thought about my space and I really got me down
(got me down)
The song "Headache" by Frank Black (also known as Black Francis) is about feeling overwhelmed by life's complexities and uncertainties. The first verse conveys a sense of disorientation and despair. The singer is struggling to make sense of his place in the world, which he describes as a "wrinkle in time." He is also feeling physically unwell, with a pounding heart and a headache.
The second verse describes a dream in which the singer is counting trees, hoping to find someone who is no longer there. This suggests a sense of loss or longing, perhaps related to a past relationship or a feeling of disconnectedness. The chorus repeats the same lines as the first verse, emphasizing the singer's sense of hopelessness and physical discomfort.
The final verse suggests a glimmer of hope, as the singer says he has found someone who might be able to help him. It is unclear who this person is or what kind of help he needs, but the implication is that he is looking for some kind of emotional or spiritual support.
Overall, the lyrics of "Headache" express a sense of existential angst and uncertainty, coupled with physical discomfort and a longing for connection.
Line by Line Meaning
This wrinkle in time, I can't give it no credit
I do not understand why time seems to be irregular or out of my control, so I do not acknowledge it.
I thought about my space and I really got me down
When I think about my own physical existence, I become anxious or depressed.
(got me down)
This line simply repeats the phrase from the previous line, emphasizing the singer's negative emotional state.
Got me so down, I got me a headache
I am so upset that I am experiencing physical pain in my head.
My heart is crammed in my cranium and it still knows how to pound
Despite the overwhelming stress I am feeling, my heart continues to beat, reminding me of my existence and adding to my anxiety.
I was counting the rings
I was trying to measure the age of something by counting the rings on it, like a tree trunk or a record.
And I fell me into sleep
I became so drowsy that I drifted off into unconsciousness.
I peeked to see if you were way back when
I looked to see if you existed in the past, before the present moment that is causing me distress.
I was counting the trees
I was keeping track of the number of trees in a particular area or forest.
Until a day when there was one
At some point, the number of trees I was counting decreased until there was only one left.
I'd hoped beneath, asleep is where that you had been
I wished that the person I cared about was still alive and sleeping peacefully beneath the one remaining tree.
Well, I found you
I have located you, whoever you are - perhaps someone who can help me with my emotional turmoil.
Maybe you can help me
I am not sure how you can help me, but I am hopeful that you can offer some kind of assistance.
And I can help you
In return for your help, I offer my own assistance to you, if you desire it.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHARLES THOMPSON
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@HeavyMetalNerd
But what would you say about...
Darkthrone-A Blaze In The Northern Sky
Darkthrone-Transylvanian Hunger
Mayhem-De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas
AC/DC-Razors Edge
Judas Priest-Painkiller
Kreator-Endorama
Genesis-We Can't Dance
Motörhead-1916
Gary Moore-Still Got The Blues
Immortal-Pure Holocaust
Slayer-Seasons In The Abyss
Queen-Innuendo
Black Sabbath-TYR?
Those are my 90s top picks among some others.
@thegaragefather1269
This is exactly why I scour the innernet for new music! I had zero idea this existed a week ago and now I’m playing it 10 times a day!
@clinroatan
Listen to "Teenager of the Year"...you'll have 8 different "favorite songs" on the album over a 2-year rabbit hole.
@Ken.-
Sounds to me like that would give you a headache
@famousashtray
@@clinroatanpoetry
@unclejj13er75
Yep, it's gonna stay with you the rest of your life. This wrinkle in time can't give it no credit.
@I_Have_The_Most_Japanese_Music
It's a good song. Have you heard Throwing Muses?
@thermoboy
From one of the best album of the 90's hands down.
@rafaelborgesdas
teenager of the year is in my top ten ever
@zachhocking9053
@Ted K tried to give me advice... Down at the record shop. I said sit down boys... This may come as a shock!!!
@HeavyMetalNerd
But what would you say about...
Darkthrone-A Blaze In The Northern Sky
Darkthrone-Transylvanian Hunger
Mayhem-De Mysteriis Dom Sathanas
AC/DC-Razors Edge
Judas Priest-Painkiller
Kreator-Endorama
Genesis-We Can't Dance
Motörhead-1916
Gary Moore-Still Got The Blues
Immortal-Pure Holocaust
Slayer-Seasons In The Abyss
Queen-Innuendo
Black Sabbath-TYR?
Those are my 90s top picks among some others.