When Matt Shultz wro… Read Full Bio ↴Released 11 Jan 2011, on Thank You, Happy Birthday.
When Matt Shultz wrote the song he was hanging out with Tiger Merritt and other members of Kentucky Psychedelic rock band Morning Teleportation. He told Spinner UK how his pals inspired him to pen this tune. "Tiger's the type of guy that every time he touches an instrument, it makes you jealous so I wrote it like on the spot. They had all these new songs and I said, 'Yeah, I have a new song I'm working on right now,' so I just picked up the guitar and started playing it and that's how that song came about pretty much." (Source Around My Head Songfacts)
Around My Head
Cage the Elephant Lyrics
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I just can't seem to get away from
Can you dig it?
You may never see it
No, you won't find it falling off my tongue
I take it downtown, finally lose it
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ah-ah-ah-ah
I don't think it's very nice
To walk around my head all night
You got me tangled like a braid, tied-twisted
I don't think it's fair, no
Do you-oh?
You-oh?
Are you on the flipside?
You know I took the long way 'round
'Cause all I really am is a homemade elevator
Blinded by your sunshine, put you on a plane to Paris
Lay my cards down on the table
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ah-ah-ah-ah
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ah-ah-ah-ah
I don't think it's very nice
To walk around my head all night
You got me tangled like a braid, tied-twisted
I don't think it's fair
Can't find a reason for these feelings, got enough of them
This guy he told me, said he's gonna send me something lovely
But even still at times I wonder what you're thinking of me
You're probably sure I lost my mind
Oh mind, oh mind, oh mind, oh mind
I don't think it's very nice
To walk around my head all night
You got me tangled like a braid, tied-twisted
I don't think it's fair
I don't think it's very polite
To walk around my head all night
You got me tangled like a braid, tied-twisted
I don't think it's fair
(Aah, ooh)
Aah, ooh, ooh, ooh, ooh
Aah, ooh
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ah-ah-ah-ah
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ah-ah-ah-ah
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ah-ah-ah-ah
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ah-ah-ah-ah, oh
The song "Around My Head" by Cage the Elephant is about a person who is feeling trapped in their own thoughts and emotions, unable to shake them off. The singer expresses frustration and confusion towards the person who is the subject of their thoughts, who seems to be always present in their mind. The lyrics suggest a sense of helplessness as the singer cannot find a reason for these feelings and is unsure of what the person is thinking of them.
The metaphor of being tangled like a braid and tied-twisted is used to describe the intense emotional entanglement between the singer and this person, as the person's influence seems to be all-encompassing, even affecting their mental state. The line "even still at times I wonder what you're thinking of me" highlights the singer's uncertainty about the other person's feelings and intentions towards them, adding to their anxiety and confusion.
Overall, the song captures the feeling of being consumed by one's thoughts and emotions, unable to break free from them even when they are unwanted. It highlights the complexity of human relationships and the toll they can take on one's mental health.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know why I got these feelings, yeah,
I'm not sure why I'm feeling this way
I just can't seem to get away from
I can't shake these feelings
Can you dig it?
Can you understand how I feel?
You may never see it
I may not show my feelings
No, you won't find it falling off my tongue
I won't easily express how I feel
I take it downtown, finally lose it
I bury my feelings and try to forget them
I don't think it's very nice
It's not kind of you to invade my thoughts
To walk around my head all night
To constantly occupy my mind
You got me tangled like a braid, tied-twisted
You've complicated my emotions and thoughts
I don't think it's fair, no
It's not fair to me for you to do this
Do you-oh?
Do you see how it's unfair?
Are you on the flipside?
Do you have a different perspective?
You know I took the long way 'round
I went through a lot to get over you
'Cause all I really am is a homemade elevator
I'm just trying to bring myself up
Blinded by your sunshine, put you on a plane to Paris
I was enamored by you and went above and beyond
Lay my cards down on the table
I was honest and transparent with you
Can't find a reason for these feelings, got enough of them
I don't understand why I feel the way I do, but I feel strongly
This guy he told me, said he's gonna send me something lovely
Someone else promised me something nice, but it doesn't compare
But even still at times I wonder what you're thinking of me
I still think about what you think of me
You're probably sure I lost my mind
You probably think I'm crazy
I don't think it's very polite
It's not respectful of you to invade my thoughts
(Aah, ooh)
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ah-ah-ah-ah
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ah-ah-ah-ah
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ah-ah-ah-ah
Oh-oh-oh-oh, ah-ah-ah-ah, oh
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brad Shultz, Daniel Tichenor, Jared Champion, Lincoln Parish, Matt Shultz
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Ooooooooh, Ooooooooh
I don't know why I got these feelings, yeah
I just can't seem to get away from
Can you dig it?
You may never see it
No, you will find it falling off my tongue
I take it down town, finally lose it
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ahh ahh ahh ahh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ahh ahh ahh ahh
I don't think it's very nice
To walk around my head all night
You got me tangled like a braid, tied-twisted
I don't think it's fair...
Do you-ooooooh?
You-ooooooh?
Are you on the flip side?
You know I took the long way round
Cos all I really am is a homemade elevator
Blinded by your sunshine, put you on a plane to Paris
Lay my cards down on the table
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ahh ahh ahh ahh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ahh ahh ahh ahh
I don't think it's very nice
To walk around my head all night
You got me tangled like a braid, tied-twisted
I don't think it's fair...
Can't find a reason for these feelings-
Got enough of them
This guy he told me
Said he's gonna send me something lovely
But even still at times I wonder
What you're thinking of me
You're prob'ly sure I lost my mind
Oh mind, Oh mind, Oh mind, Oh mind
I don't think it's very nice
To walk around my head all night
You got me tangled like a braid, tied-twisted
I don't think it's fair
I don't think it's very polite
To walk around my head all night
You got me tangled like a braid, tied-twisted
I don't think it's fair...
Ahhhhoooooohhh! Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ahh ahh ahh ahh
Ooh ooh ooh ooh
Ahh ahh ahh ahh
Oh!
@knives8618
I was there when they filmed the park scene with my mom, I was 10. I remember that day so vividly, crazy how I had no idea who they were and now I’m 19 and a fan.
@JoseRodriguez-ct7wv
That’s actually fucking dope 🔥
@hannahpix9802
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@rhysoconnor1530
BRO I had this song on a burnt CD and no idea what it was. Here I am 10 years later in love with their music
@ashleeridgway3017
I heard this song after my boyfriend died in a car accident. And it still makes me cry everytime I listen . He was gone so suddenly and seeing him in his casket is an image I still vividly remember. And always will. So this hits me everytime I hear. It felt like he was always in my mind and thoughts/dreams for years. Still is sometimes. I don't think it's fair. Did make me want to just scream like that.
@pedroborges6092
Sinto muito por tudo que você passou, espero que fique bem! Um abraço do Brasil❤
@Jesusiscomingback2024
@@pedroborges6092 I knew people from
Brazil were cool
@RickyAIV
Cage the elephant is one of the best alternative rock bands around. And I find there music to be absolute genius. Not to mention how exciting Matt Schultz is at a live concert
@changooman
First time I listened to this was way back in 7th grade. I downloaded the song through itunes because I think it was free for the week. Now I'm going to college. Still loving this song <3
@Calebevansmusic
I remember when this song came out on my first year of Highschool, still a funny video.