Here is some background information on Alabama Shakes from the Hold On Songfacts: The R&B-inspired Rock band Alabama Shakes originated when lead singer/guitarist Brittany Howard approached bassist Zac Cockrell during a high school psychology class in Athens, Alabama and the pair began meeting after school to write songs. Howard and Cockrell then approached Punk-Rock drummer Steve Johnson, who was working at a local music store, to join the band. The trio recorded some of their songs in a studio in Decatur, Alabama and subsequently recruited guitarist Heath Fogg on his return to Athens from college in Tuscaloosa. Originally christened "The Shakes," the band later renamed themselves The Alabama Shakes in order to differentiate themselves from other bands with their original name.
The Alabama foursome gained widespread media attention after releasing a self-titled four-song EP in September 2011 and Rough Trade Records in the United Kingdom and ATO Records in the United States signed them two months later. Hold On was released as the first single from their debut album, Boys & Girls .
Over My Head
Alabama Shakes Lyrics
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As bits and pieces, I think of you only like a miracle
Lovin' so deeply, I feel it through all my past lives
It feels good, I'm never saying goodbye
It feels good, I'm never saying goodbye
I'm in over my head, over my head
I'm in over my head, over my head
Signs, they explain it to me
There's no joy I can take with knowing what's waiting
Here for now, but not for long
Where do my my mind slip away? Explain that to me
I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
The lyrics to Alabama Shakes' song "Over My Head" tell a story of a person who is deeply in love but feels overwhelmed by the intensity of their feelings. The singer admits that they are in over their head and cannot control their emotions when it comes to their love interest. Rather than thinking of their love in small pieces or specific moments, the singer sees their love as a miracle and feels it through all their past lives.
The second verse speaks about signs that explain the singer's feelings, but they cannot find joy in knowing what's waiting for them. They are present in the moment but cannot help but wonder where their mind will slip away to next. The repetition of the chorus reinforces the singer's overwhelming emotions and acknowledges that they are deeply in love but also a bit afraid.
Overall, the lyrics to "Over My Head" convey feelings of vulnerability, passion, and fear. The singer's love is all-consuming, and they feel like they are in over their head, but they cannot deny the intensity of the emotions they are feeling.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm in over my head, I don't think of you
I'm experiencing emotions that are overwhelming me, and I can't stop thinking about you.
As bits and pieces, I think of you only like a miracle
I don't think of you in small parts, but rather as a whole miracle that has graced my life.
Lovin' so deeply, I feel it through all my past lives
My love for you is so deep that I can feel it in every life I've ever lived.
It feels good, I'm never saying goodbye
Being in love with you feels great, and I never want to let you go.
Signs, they explain it to me
I see signs that help me understand my emotions better.
There's no joy I can take with knowing what's waiting
Knowing what the future holds brings me no happiness or satisfaction.
Here for now, but not for long
I know that our time together is temporary and will soon come to an end.
Where do my mind slip away? Explain that to me
I am so consumed by my emotions that I'm losing track of my thoughts and need help refocusing.
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
My love for you is so intense that it's overwhelming me.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Zachary Riley Cockrell, Heath Allen Fogg, Brittany Amber Howard, Steven William Johnson
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Lyrics:
I'm in over my head, I don't think of you
As bits and pieces, I think of you only like a miracle
Lovin' so deeply, I feel it through all my past lives
It feels good, I'm never saying goodbye
It feels good, I'm never saying goodbye
I'm in over my head, over my head
I'm in over my head, over my head
Signs, they explain it to me
There's no joy I can take with knowing what's waiting
Here for now, but not for long
Where do my my mind slip away? Explain that to me
I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
Loving so deeply, I'm in over my head
Felipe Vieira
This performance is a spiritual experience. Music in its highest form. I think I´ll watch this to my dying day and still get chills every time...
Harold Oakland
Cheers brother, from one gob struck soul to another. This is transcendent and so much more precious than anything I can imagine.
Agente Hawk
Out of this world !! This thing . . . shocks me out, it breaks trought my everything. She is defenetly . . . I literally run out of words while that keeps playing.
And the band . . . all of them . . . This is an absolute fucking MIRACLE !! A PRESENT, gift . . . !
Can´t imagine anything more generous !! What a beautifull beings !!
More than SPECIAL !!
Nellyyyyy
Reading this as I have watched it many times with tears in my eyes and chills on my skin… simply breathtaking music that speaks to one’s soul
Nicki
7 years later and I'm still listening on repeat. Timeless, classic and absolutely amazingly beautiful.
miguel fraire
I fuckin feel you. Had me in the gym tearin up lol. Such a beautiful song.
Sassy Jones
Same here!! Blasting it in the car as I'm driving home...singing at the top of my lungs and crying at the same time. This song is so beautiful...on so many levels!❤❤❤
Max Gladkevich
Just like you, apparently they are immortal
stratobee
Those backing vocalists are just another level. World class.
Author & Poet C.L. Brown
Yes!