Heart Over Mind
Alexis Strum Lyrics


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Didn't wanna fall for you so hard
You're not that kind of man
To ever be the first to show your cards,
Wish that I could play that hand
Bought an 8 ball in a corner store,
'Cause lord I need a sign
You may say that makes me insecure
But I'm in the firing line
Here I go
It's no surprise
No control
My timing's never right
In a chain of fools
I'm next in line
To fall
Heart over mind
Maybe I should play it differently
Pull back my reins
And tear this heart-shaped picture off my sleeve,
'Cause its been driving you away
Here I go
It's no surprise
No control
My timing's never right
In a chain of fools
I'm next in line
To fall
Heart over mind




But as I see you in the light of day these tiny holes appear
What if my heart has made one huge mistake and my mind can't pull me clear?

Overall Meaning

In Alexis Strum's song "Heart Over Mind", she sings about falling for someone she knows is not the best match for her. She admits to feeling insecure and uncertain, and uses an 8 ball from a corner store to try and find some sort of sign or guidance. Despite her reservations, she can't control her heart and is "next in line to fall". She considers playing it differently, taking down her heart-shaped picture, but even as she acknowledges the flaws in the person she's fallen for, she worries that her heart has already made a mistake that her mind can't undo.


The lyrics of this song express the universal idea of falling for someone who may not be the best match for us, but who we can't help but be drawn to. Despite knowing that it might not end well, we can still let our hearts take over our minds. The use of the 8 ball as a symbol of the need for guidance adds an interesting layer to the song, and the fear of making a mistake that can't be undone is a relatable sentiment.


Line by Line Meaning

Didn't wanna fall for you so hard
I didn't intend to fall in love with you so strongly


You're not that kind of man
You are not the stereotypical man I am used to


To ever be the first to show your cards
You never make the first move or reveal your feelings


Wish that I could play that hand
I wish I could be as composed as you


Bought an 8 ball in a corner store,
I bought a lucky charm in the form of an 8 ball from a corner store


'Cause lord I need a sign
I am desperate for a sign to know if you have feelings for me or not


You may say that makes me insecure
You might think this is a sign of my insecurity


But I'm in the firing line
I am taking a risk by putting my heart on the line


Here I go
I am about to take a chance


It's no surprise
It's not unexpected


No control
I can't help myself


My timing's never right
I always seem to make poor choices with my timing


In a chain of fools
I am following the same pattern as those before me


I'm next in line
It's my turn now


To fall
To fall in love


Heart over mind
I am letting my heart guide me despite my rational thoughts


Maybe I should play it differently
I should change my approach


Pull back my reins
I should exercise more control over my emotions


And tear this heart-shaped picture off my sleeve,
I need to stop wearing my heart on my sleeve


'Cause its been driving you away
My love for you is pushing you further from me


But as I see you in the light of day these tiny holes appear
As time goes by, I am starting to see your flaws


What if my heart has made one huge mistake and my mind can't pull me clear?
What if I am falling for the wrong person and I can't stop myself?




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