Currently, the group comprises singer and harmonica player John Popper, guitarist Chan Kinchla, drummer Brendan Hill, bassist Tad Kinchla and keyboardist Ben Wilson. Tad Kinchla and Ben Wilson joined the band following the death of original bassist Bobby Sheehan in 1999.
While Blues Traveler is best known among fans for their improvisational live shows, the general public is most familiar with the group from their Top 40 singles "Run-Around" and "Hook". They gained mainstream popularity after their fourth studio album four, released in 1994. Sheehan's death and Popper's struggle with obesity put a damper on the group's success, and A&M dropped the band in 2002.
Girl Inside My Head
Blues Traveler Lyrics
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I wish I needed no one
Never was up to me
Just something in her way that sets me free
It seems so easy
And yeah I try to pay attention
But there's only four things running through my mind
How hard will it be if she is nice to me?
How bad will it get if I let her get to know me?
Should she see the willing dog or should I be a jungle cat?
And most of all, my god, how does she make her eyes do that?
And I don't need another girl inside my head
Girl inside my head
"Johnny, be brave." I say inside
As I won't take a bite from the apple that she gave me
But that's not what I'm after
Still all along, my mother's voice singing "Treat her like a lady"
And yeah I try to pay attention
But there's only four things running through my mind
How hard will it be if she is nice to me?
How bad will it get if I let her get to know me?
Should she see the willing dog or should I be a jungle cat?
And most of all, my god, how does she make her eyes do that?
And I don't need another girl inside my head
Girl inside my head
I'm not the only one to write her letters
It doesn't matter anyhow
The question isn't if but...
How hard will it be if she is nice to me?
How bad will it get if I let her get to know me?
Should she see the willing dog or should I be a jungle cat?
And most of all, my god, how does she make her eyes do that?
How hard will it be if she is nice to me?
How bad will it get if I let her get to know me?
Should she see the willing dog or should I be a jungle cat?
And most of all, my god, how does she make her eyes do that?
And I don't need another girl inside my head
Girl inside my head
The lyrics of "Girl Inside My Head" by Blues Traveler depict the struggle of being attracted to someone and wanting to pursue a relationship with them, while also grappling with fears and insecurities that may stand in the way. The singer wishes he didn't need anyone, but he can't deny the hold that this woman has on him. He wants to be brave and take a chance, yet at the same time, he can't help but wonder about the potential consequences - how hard it will be if she's nice to him, how deep it could get if he lets her get to know him, and whether he should present himself as a willing dog or a jungle cat. The chorus repeats again and again, emphasizing the refrain that he doesn't need another girl inside his head.
The opening lines of the song express the desire to be independent and not rely on anyone, yet the rest of the lyrics reveal the difficulty of this goal. The woman in question has something about her that makes the singer feel free, and he is unable to resist the pull of her allure. He is torn between wanting to pursue a connection with her and fearing the possible outcomes of doing so. He tries to channel courage and wisdom from his upbringing and the advice of others, but ultimately the decision lies with him. The song ends on a note of uncertainty - the question isn't if they will be together, but how they will navigate the challenge of a potential relationship.
Overall, "Girl Inside My Head" is a relatable and introspective portrayal of the struggle to balance our desire for connection with others and our own sense of independence and self-preservation.
Line by Line Meaning
When all is said and done
After everything has happened
I wish I needed no one
I wish I didn't need anyone
Never was up to me
I never had control over it
Just something in her way that sets me free
There's something about her that makes me feel free
It seems so easy
It seems simple
And yeah I try to pay attention
And yes, I try to focus
But there's only four things running through my mind
But I can only think of four things
How hard will it be if she is nice to me?
How difficult will it be if she is kind to me?
How bad will it get if I let her get to know me?
How bad will it become if I let her get to know me?
Should she see the willing dog or should I be a jungle cat?
Should I act like a willing dog or like a fierce jungle cat?
And most of all, my god, how does she make her eyes do that?
And most importantly, how does she make her eyes look like that?
And I don't need another girl inside my head
And I don't need another girl occupying my thoughts
Girl inside my head
A girl who is inside my thoughts
"Johnny, be brave." I say inside
"Johnny, be brave," I tell myself
As I won't take a bite from the apple that she gave me
As I won't fall for her temptation
But that's not what I'm after
But that's not what I want
Still all along, my mother's voice singing "Treat her like a lady"
Despite everything, I can hear my mother's voice reminding me to treat her with respect
I'm not the only one to write her letters
I'm not the only one who writes letters to her
It doesn't matter anyhow
But it doesn't matter anyway
The question isn't if but...
The question is not if, but...
And I don't need another girl inside my head
And I don't need another girl occupying my thoughts
Girl inside my head
A girl who is inside my thoughts
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHN C. POPPER, TAD KINCHLA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Spidernaim YTB
When all is said and done
I wish I needed no one
Never was up to me
Just something in her way that sets me free
It seems so easy
And yeah I try to pay attention
But there's only four things running through my mind
How hard will it be if she is nice to me?
How bad will it get if I let her get to know me?
Should she see the willing dog or should I be a jungle cat?
And most of all, my god, how does she make her eyes do that?
And I don't need another girl inside my head
Girl inside my head
"Johnny, be brave." I say inside
As I won't take a bite from the apple that she gave me
But that's not what I'm after
Still all along, my mother's voice singing "Treat her like a lady"
And yeah I try to pay attention
But there's only four things running through my mind
How hard will it be if she is nice to me?
How bad will it get if I let her get to know me?
Should she see the willing dog or should I be a jungle cat?
And most of all, my god, how does she make her eyes do that?
And I don't need another girl inside my head
Girl inside my head
I'm not the only one to write her letters
It doesn't matter anyhow
The question isn't if but...
How hard will it be if she is nice to me?
How bad will it get if I let her get to know me?
Should she see the willing dog or should I be a jungle cat?
And most of all, my god, how does she make her eyes do that?
How hard will it be if she is nice to me?
How bad will it get if I let her get to know me?
Should she see the willing dog or should I be a jungle cat?
And most of all, my god, how does she make her eyes do that?
And I don't need another girl inside my head
Girl inside my head
whaduzitmatr
When this song came out in 2001 the local rock station played the holy heck out of it so much that I couldn't stand the song anymore. was glad when they stopped playing it, now 20 years later I randomly decided to give it a listen (and watch the video for the first time) and I was wrong this song is actually quite good
MizzouPatriot 88
Great band..Been a fan since I was a kid in the 90's...And John Popper looking like a stud, lean and mean these days...Absolute great musicians.
Robert Freeman
Thanks Guys!!! When I was a kid, I remember watching you accept your moon man at the MTV music awards in..whoa?..the early nineties. John talked about how he was a fat kid at home who played the harmonica. It made an impression on me that regular guys can do big things. His sacrifice was all our gain.
At the time, there was a lot of bands blowing up in the grunge scene like soundgarden, pearl jam, and others. It would have been easy to follow music in that direction, but there was something about Blues Travelers' music that I could dig. I would take my brothers harmonica and try to imitate them. He had a trombone as well and I would imitate sublime also, but that's beside the point. I think they are what sparked my interest in playing music. I got really blues and was able to stay out of the baby pool. Thanks guys for opening up my ears and loosening up my groove.
DJ Butler
I’m so in love with this song!
Linda Bibb
Omg I died loved them since I was 16 now 35 and the flame still burns fan girl squeal!!!
Jay Ross
Great band great travelling music blasting out the speakers of my HD rolling down the highway to anywhere
Spidernaim YTB
When all is said and done
I wish I needed no one
Never was up to me
Just something in her way that sets me free
It seems so easy
And yeah I try to pay attention
But there's only four things running through my mind
How hard will it be if she is nice to me?
How bad will it get if I let her get to know me?
Should she see the willing dog or should I be a jungle cat?
And most of all, my god, how does she make her eyes do that?
And I don't need another girl inside my head
Girl inside my head
"Johnny, be brave." I say inside
As I won't take a bite from the apple that she gave me
But that's not what I'm after
Still all along, my mother's voice singing "Treat her like a lady"
And yeah I try to pay attention
But there's only four things running through my mind
How hard will it be if she is nice to me?
How bad will it get if I let her get to know me?
Should she see the willing dog or should I be a jungle cat?
And most of all, my god, how does she make her eyes do that?
And I don't need another girl inside my head
Girl inside my head
I'm not the only one to write her letters
It doesn't matter anyhow
The question isn't if but...
How hard will it be if she is nice to me?
How bad will it get if I let her get to know me?
Should she see the willing dog or should I be a jungle cat?
And most of all, my god, how does she make her eyes do that?
How hard will it be if she is nice to me?
How bad will it get if I let her get to know me?
Should she see the willing dog or should I be a jungle cat?
And most of all, my god, how does she make her eyes do that?
And I don't need another girl inside my head
Girl inside my head
Edixon Becerra
Buena cancion.
Alex 7P
great song
Paul Perrotti Jr
man love these guys listen to them all the time lucky for mr i saw them at mohegan Sun