In my head
Ballet The Lyrics
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After all the things I said
Can't get you out of my brain
In your heart there is no me
But I can't bear to see
There ain't gonna be a we
I know I can't be mad
But I'm a fly caught in your web
Can't fly away, can't you see
I really thought you sang to me
That's how deep I felt
I'm healing your broken heart
While my own is torn apart
I wish you were a mystery to me
The lyrics of Ballet The's song "In My Head" seems to be exploring the conflict of emotions experienced after a break-up, as well as the struggle to move on from a past relationship. The singer of the song seems to be haunted by thoughts of their ex-lover, despite knowing deep down that a future between them is unlikely. The opening lines, "why won't you leave my head, after all the things I said", express frustration at the inability to escape memories of the past. The singer's infatuation is evident when they sing "can't get you out of my brain," which seems to be a reference to the addictive qualities of love and romance.
The second verse explores the singer's conflicting emotions of longing for their ex-partner while also trying to come to terms with the fact that a future between them is impossible. The lines "in your heart there is no me, but I can't bear to see there ain't gonna be a we" highlight the internal struggle between hope and reality. The singer then goes on to describe the complex emotions they feel about the situation - that while they can't be mad, they feel trapped and unable to move on from the relationship.
Overall, "In My Head" seems to be a song that captures the complicated feelings that often arise after a break-up. It explores the longing for a past relationship, the pain of letting go, and the conflict between hope and reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Why won't you leave my head
The subject of the song cannot stop thinking about someone, despite having said negative things about them.
After all the things I said
Despite having spoken poorly of the person they can't stop thinking about, they still can't get them out of their mind.
Can't get you out of my brain
The person is struggling to stop thinking about the one who is constantly on their mind.
In your heart there is no me
The object of their affection does not reciprocate their feelings.
But I can't bear to see
Despite knowing they don't feel the same, the subject can't help but have feelings for them.
There ain't gonna be a we
The subject knows that a relationship between them is unlikely to happen.
I know I can't be mad
The subject understands that they can't be upset with the object of their affection for not feeling the same way.
But I'm a fly caught in your web
The person's feelings for the object of their affection are trapping them.
You caught me with that smile
The subject finds themselves drawn to the object of their affection's smile.
Can't fly away, can't you see
Despite their feelings, the subject cannot escape the situation.
I really thought you sang to me
The subject initially believed the object of their affection had mutual feelings.
That's how deep I felt
Their initial feelings for the object of their affection were intense.
I'm healing your broken heart
Despite the object of their affection not feeling the same way, the subject still tries to care for them.
While my own is torn apart
The subject is experiencing their own emotional turmoil while trying to care for someone else.
I wish you were a mystery to me
The subject wishes that they weren't so invested and affected by the object of their affection.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Frank Lamberts
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@Joelb734
ALWAYS LOVE YOUR SONGS GREAT
@chriscarlonemusic
Thanks for turning me on to The Ballet! Your one of my Uke Tube faves!
@mctrmt
Thanks very much!
@deach69
Wow! This is great!
@mctrmt
Thanks very much, Chris.
@SailQwest
Great cover, and the setting is very nifty!
@fourteentwelve
This is great Mary-Ann! I've never heard The Ballet, but will go and check them out now. I love your version of the song.
@mctrmt
thanks a much, deach.
@GrumpyCoyoteTunes
Don't hear enough Ballet - or you. You rule!
@russbuss415
wool toque on, waiting 5 hours now :)