Over Your Head
Callow Youth Lyrics

The lyrics to Callow Youth's "Over Your Head" depict a sense of disillusionment and frustration with society and its norms. The singer laments the state of the world, with "the Parks gone bad again" symbolizing a decline in the quality of life or environment. The constant bad weather serves as a metaphor for ongoing challenges and difficulties that never seem to let up. The line "We stuck around too long" suggests a feeling of being trapped in a situation that is no longer fulfilling or sustainable.

The mention of money being spent and being born into lifetime debt reflects the pressures of financial obligations and the burden of socioeconomic status. The singer feels like their perspective is not understood or valued by others, as indicated by the line "You never see my side." This can reflect a sense of being overlooked or dismissed, leading to a feeling of isolation and alienation.

The repeated reference to "the fires gone out in your eyes" signifies a loss of passion, motivation, or vitality in the other person, which deeply affects the singer. The admission that the singer thinks about this situation every night highlights the emotional weight and significance of this disconnect. This emotional distance and lack of connection seem to be a recurring theme throughout the song.

The chorus emphasizes a sense of resignation and acceptance of the situation going "over your head again." The acknowledgement that "that makes two of us" suggests a shared understanding or mutual feeling of being misunderstood. The mention of "fake people in disguise" and the recognition that "it don’t get much better than this" further underscores a sense of disillusionment and a recognition of the superficiality and insincerity present in their surroundings. The repetition of the refrain "You see what you get and it’s over your head" drives home the theme of feeling overlooked or misunderstood, ultimately leading to a sense of resignation and acceptance of the status quo.