He bummed around Boston for a couple years before landing in NYC, where he frequented such esteemed venues as The Living Room, The Bitter End, and Cb's Gallery. After 5 years in the city culminating with the release of his debut album 'Race the Light' on Treasure Records, Dallman headed west to Los Angeles where he currently resides.
Christopher has toured theaters, clubs, and colleges NATIONWIDE as well as OVERSEAS, sharing the stage with such notable artists as Amos Lee, Jonathan Rice, Ellis Paul, Gregory Douglass, Ollabelle, Julia Darling, Rachael Sage, and Casey Stratton.
Over My Head
Christopher Dallman Lyrics
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Greet the day
With sunshine in your eyes
And a smile that seems to say
‘Hey, it’s ok.’?
Because with me every morning
Its like I’m raising the dead
So I can fool my head
To lift out of bed
Lift out of bed
Miles of water
Oceans worrying me when I wake up
It’s over my head
Over my head
Over my head
The weather of worry
And the freeze of fear
Keep my hands on the wheel
But still I’m too scared to steer
So, I stay here
But you’re an explorer
Of the unmapped and grey
With fear in your eyes
You look at me and say,
‘It’s ok.’
Miles of water
Oceans worrying me when I wake up
It’s over my head
Over my head
Over my head
Learning to live is so simple
But simple ain’t easy
And easy ain’t worth your time
I should be fearless
But still now I fear this
I keep looking down while I climb
All these lessons
Seem so simple to me if I’d just look up
It’s over my head
Over my head
Over my head
In "Over My Head," Christopher Dallman explores the complexities of daily life and the inner turmoil that often accompanies it. The song focuses on the struggle to wake up each day with a positive attitude while battling the inner demons that threaten to keep us down. He contrasts his own anxieties and fears with the ease and fearlessness of someone else who seems to have it all together. Dallman's lyrics convey the universal experience of feeling overwhelmed and underprepared for life's challenges, seeming too big and too complicated to be navigated.
The metaphor of "miles of water" and "oceans worrying" paints a vivid picture of the overwhelming feelings that can accompany everyday life. Dallman's candid admissions of fear and doubt are expressed musically through somber chords and a slow, melancholic melody. Although the song touches on deep themes such as fear, anxiety, and insecurity, there's also a sense of hope woven throughout. The lines "Learning to live is so simple but simple ain’t easy" speak to the struggle of facing life head-on, but imply that it's ultimately worth it to do so.
Line by Line Meaning
How do you
How do you start your day?
Greet the day
How do you welcome the morning?
With sunshine in your eyes
Do you wake up feeling happy?
And a smile that seems to say
Do you smile because everything is alright?
‘Hey, it’s ok.’?
Do you feel alright?
Because with me every morning
But for me, every morning is a struggle
It's like I’m raising the dead
I have to motivate myself to start the day
I’ve got to fool my heart
I have to fake it till I make it
So I can fool my head
So I can deceive myself into feeling better
To lift out of bed
To get myself out of bed
Miles of water
My worries seem so far and vast like an ocean
Oceans worrying me when I wake up
My worries haunt me from the moment I wake up
It’s over my head
My anxiety is overwhelming, it's almost too much to handle
The weather of worry
I'm engulfed in concern and anxiety
And the freeze of fear
Fear paralyzes me
Keep my hands on the wheel
I'm trying to keep control
But still I’m too scared to steer
But I'm too afraid to take action
So, I stay here
So, I remain stuck in the same place
But you’re an explorer
You're adventurous, unafraid of the unknown
Of the unmapped and grey
You explore what appears to be unknown and gloomy
With fear in your eyes
With caution, yet curiosity
You look at me and say, ‘It’s ok.’
You encourage and reassure me
Learning to live is so simple
Living is easy
But simple ain’t easy
However, it's not always easy to be mindful and present
And easy ain’t worth your time
But the road to simple living is worth the struggle
I should be fearless
I should be brave and unafraid
But still now I fear this
But I'm still afraid
I keep looking down while I climb
I get overwhelmed and discouraged while I progress
All these lessons
I've learned so much
Seem so simple to me if I’d just look up
Life could be much easier and enjoyable if I just changed my perspective
It’s over my head
But despite all my efforts, my worries are still overwhelming
Over my head
I feel helpless and lost
Over my head
I'm drowning in my anxiety
Contributed by Cole I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Brad Palmertree
Awesome! One of my all time fave songs! Can't wait for the new album!
Dukcinea
I love this video so much. You and Josh are just so perfect together. It makes me smile every time I see the end of this.
Howard Stump
Beautiful song, well captured by the video, showcasing a talented man. Can't wait for the new single and CD. Thanks!
CandyLand
Wonderful job! Hooray for Christopher Dallman!
Marc Roberts
Yay, well done Chris, great to see this new video! We've been waiting with such anticipation. Great job Kevin :))
Schnippie1982
Love it! Great video my favorite song just behind 'nighttime in the city' :) And your ustream concerts are wonderful- a good way to see you live from the other end of the world ^__^
Sunny
This is AMAZING!!!! What a beautiful song and beautiful video. :) :) :)
Thomas W. Drury
Love you Chris!! Great job! :)
the BitterSweet Soul
you are amazing... I truly hope you are still doing your passion because it breathes life into life itself!
Freddy Montenegro
Hermosa canción,que sigas adelante cumpliendo tus sueños.