The song was used to promote Gossip Girl on ITV2 in the United Kingdom.
The song was first mentioned in a September 2007 MTV News article describing a sneak peak of Simpson's album; the article gave its title as "Ay Ay Ay". Simpson's father Joe Simpson joked that the song was about her mother Tina, while Tina replied that the song was also about Joe; Simpson herself said that it was "not about my mom. I just have too many voices in my head, everyone having their own opinion."
On November 13, 2007, Simpson told MTV News at CosmoGIRL!'s Born to Lead Awards that the album was completed and that it would be released in March 2008, with its first single, "Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)", to be released in January. She described "Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)" as a "fun, dancey song" with "a little bit of an '80s feel" and said that it was about all of the people in her life. She said that the video would be filmed in December. In December, speaking about the song, she referred to the need to "have your own creativity and place" away from others and how those other voices and opinions can lead to a feeling of frustration: "At the end of the day you're like 'Ahhh! Everybody stop!'".
The song officially premiered on AOL Music on November 30, and it was digitally released on December 11. Simpson's website announced on January 23, 2008 that an "Outta My Head" digital EP, including "Outta My Head" and two other songs, would be released on February 5.
Outta My Head
Ashlee Simpson Lyrics
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Talk to me, girl
What? Is that all you got to say?
What what? You're rubbing me the wrong way
See your lips moving
But I don't catch a word you say
Shut up your chatter
And all I ever hear is ay ya ya ya ya
You're talking way too much
I can't even hear me now
All your noise is messing with my head
You're in my head, get outta my head
Outta my, outta my head
want you outta my head
Outta my, outta my head
get outta my head
Outta my, outta my head
want you outta my head
outta my, outta my head
that's what i said
What
You looking at me for?
Show me respect, or I will show you the door
Get out that door
Lately, I've a problem with the way that you behave
You're too much
And all your questions don't leave
me no time for me
And all I ever hear is ay ya ya ya ya
You're talking way too much
I can't even hear me now
All your noise is messing with my head
You're in my head, get outta my head
Outta my, outta my head
want you outta my head
Outta my, outta my head
get outta my head
Outta my, outta my head
want you outta my head
outta my, outta my head
that's what i said
All your opinions, keep them to yourself
Just let me think so I can hear myself
Wouldn't it be nice if I could just go solo, take a day off?
I'd be all right if you would leave me to it, back out the door
Ay ya ya ya, you're talking way too much
You tell me one more time how I should live
I swear I'll bite your head off
I am who I am, and I can't be no one else
You've got nothing left to say, keep your comments to yourself
The song Outta My Head by Ashlee Simpson is about a person who is frustrated and annoyed with someone who is talking too much and not letting them have any peace. The main character is asking this person to leave them alone and stop being so chatty. The lyrics of the song suggest that the main character is in need of some space and wants to be left alone to think and be by themselves. They are asking the other person to keep their opinions to themselves and let them be who they are.
The first verse of the song starts with the main character asking why the other person is acting so reserved and to talk to them. However, the other person keeps talking and chattering too much, which makes it difficult for the main character to hear themselves think. The main character is frustrated and has had enough of the other person talking, and wants them to leave.
The chorus of the song is about the main character expressing their frustration and telling the other person that they need to get out of their head. The main character can't handle the endless noise and commotion in their head.
Overall, this song is about finding a way to deal with the frustrations caused by others, and how sometimes people just need to be left alone to think and be themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
Why you acting so reserved?
Why aren't you talking to me? What's wrong?
Talk to me, girl
Please open up and tell me what's going on.
What? Is that all you got to say?
Are you really not going to tell me anything else?
What what? You're rubbing me the wrong way
You're frustrating me with your lack of communication.
See your lips moving
I see that you're talking.
But I don't catch a word you say
I can't understand what you're saying.
Shut up your chatter
Stop talking so much.
I need for you to go away
I need some space from you.
And all I ever hear is ay ya ya ya ya
You keep talking and it's getting annoying.
You're talking way too much
You're talking too much and not listening.
I can't even hear me now
I can't even hear my own thoughts over your chatter.
All your noise is messing with my head
Your constant talking is giving me a headache.
You're in my head, get outta my head
I can't stop thinking about you, but I want to.
Outta my, outta my head
I need you out of my mind.
want you outta my head
I really need you to leave my thoughts.
get outta my head
Please leave my mind.
that's what i said
I've made myself clear.
You looking at me for?
Why are you staring at me?
Show me respect, or I will show you the door
Stop acting rude or I'm going to ask you to leave.
Get out that door
I want you to leave my space.
Lately, I've a problem with the way that you behave
I don't like the way you've been acting lately.
You're too much
You're being excessive in your behavior.
And all your questions don't leave
me no time for me
Your constant questioning is taking away my time for myself.
All your opinions, keep them to yourself
Don't share your opinions with me because I don't want to hear them.
Just let me think so I can hear myself
I need some alone time to think and reflect.
Wouldn't it be nice if I could just go solo, take a day off?
I wish I could just be alone and take a break from everything.
I'd be all right if you would leave me to it, back out the door
I'll be fine if you give me some space and leave.
You tell me one more time how I should live
If you criticize me one more time, I'm going to get angry.
I swear I'll bite your head off
I'll get really angry with you if you don't stop criticizing me.
I am who I am, and I can't be no one else
I am who I am, and I won't change for anyone else.
You've got nothing left to say, keep your comments to yourself
I don't want to hear any more of your comments or opinions.
Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, KING LOGAN, JEROME HARMON, JAMES WASHINGTON, KENNA ZEMEDKUN, ASHLEE SIMPSON
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stev6963
This song is honestly such a damn bop man. It’s aged phenomenally well. Ashlee Simpson was underrated and deserved better.
Aayla C
YES
Daniel
Ashlee Simpson ALWAYS understood the assignment. All three of her albums were IT. Iconic song, iconic album, iconic artist.
Tammie Page
Depending on your opinion lobby wouldn’t like her last album I liked all three but her last name was the weakest my opinion but I still enjoyed it is just other people did not enjoy because some people say that was her worst album I don’t think it was I don’t think any worse but yeah that’s why but I think it’s also because of what happen with SNL people couldn’t let that go I mean people made a big deal about nothing because if you watch her show you can tell she was telling the truth you know about her voice love you made a big deal over nothing that album didn’t do good and he was the only reason it has a stupid reason they missed out on a good album but I think it true fans fans no matter what
holly pietrzak
how come she made an album since 2007 anyway?
debussy843
WTH? I was teenager during Jessica then Ashlee's rise, and it was obvious from the beginning Ashlee had no musical talent. A couple years after Jessica made it big, Ashlee immediately hit the scene using Jessica's wealth to put out a well produced, marketed album, with elaborate music videos. It was obviously Jessica's money. There isn't necessarily anything wrong with coming from wealth I should add. But her sound sounded contrived, like "Jessica is bubble gum pop so I'm gonna be the the rock alternative." However, a complete lack of talent can only take you so far and her career came to an abrupt end after she got exposed.
Daniel
@debussy843 wow. I strongly disagree. Ashlee Simpson has incredible potential and her three albums are (to me) three absolute pop gems ripe with fire bops
Rich
This was that Era when Timbaland was producing the best beats for EVERYONE.
Lola Lopes
Right?! haha
Teresa & Den TV
It's a sick beat, i love it