After playing in several bands Damian took is career in his own hands some years ago. He started writing songs, recorded them and uploaded live performances on Youtube. Word of his talent spread quickly and Damian was able to play his first gigs, equipped only with his guitar, voice and loop station. Until today he sticks to this way of performing, although he's recently added a live drummer to his shows. In the list of concerts played there's already renowned places like Gurtenfestival, m4music Festival or the Montreux Jazz Café in London.
The Singer-Songwriter has grown his fanbase during his support shows for the swiss soul star Stefanie Heinzmann, where he played lots of shows in Germany. His biggest success so far just followed right after this tour in January 2016: Damian Lynn was nominated for the "Best Talent" award at the yearly Swiss Music Awards - and he won! By winning this price he has shown once more how big his talent is.
In my head
Damian Lynn Lyrics
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An enemy of myself
To fight the hardest fight
Against my own mind
They can't be best friends
Tomorrow is so gone
The only share the same body
They don't seem to share the same view
The???? to think about the reason why
We were born to die
Sometimes I'm okay with that
On other times I'm not anymore
Cause my mind is playing tricks with me
That I just can't ignore
In my head
There's a fight going on
Between my mind and me
No surrender in this match that's happening
In my head from dusk till down
How it takes so long
Cause the fight goes on and on and on and on
I try to make a plan
To win against my mind
Look about a strategie
But it was hard to find
I can't stand
The battle in my head
I hope it'll be over soon
Like a bursting balloon
In my head
There's a fight going on
Between my mind and may
No surrender in this match that's happening
In my head from dusk till down
How it takes so long
Cause the fight goes on and on and on and on
I've heard people say
Just to make a purer mind
I would be far to kind
I dont know if it's my minds decide
I better listen to my inner voice
Cause my mind would make a choice
It didn't want to start a fight
But I hope that I will
In my head
There's a fight going on
Between my mind and may
No surrender in this match that's happening
In my head from dusk till down
How it takes so long
Cause the fight goes on and on and on and on
In my head
There's a fight going on
Between my mind and may
No surrender in this match that's happening
In my head from dusk till down
How it takes so long
Cause the fight goes on and on and on and on
Damian Lynn's "In My Head" expresses the internal conflict that often arises within oneself. He acknowledges that he is his own enemy and is constantly in battle with his own mind. He declares that his mind and he cannot be best friends because they do not share the same view. Damian then reflects on the existential topic of life's purpose - to be born only to die. He admits that he is okay with death at times but not at others because his mind plays tricks on him.
The song's chorus emphasizes the length and persistence of the internal fight, which goes on from dusk till dawn. Damian tries to create a strategy to win against his mind, but it's undoubtedly challenging to do so. He hopes the fight would end soon like a bursting balloon, indicating an expectation of a sudden end.
He hears people say that having a pure mind is praiseworthy, but he knows that being too kind does not come naturally to him. Damian decides that he must listen to his inner voice as his mind would have already made his choice. He also acknowledges that his mind didn't want to start a fight but hopes that he'll fight back.
"In My Head" by Damian Lynn deals with complex themes such as mental health, personal identity, existentialism, and the ongoing struggle with oneself. The song's melancholic and atmospheric sound reflects the song's introspective lyrics, making it a thought-provoking and relatable track for many listeners.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I think I am
At times, I contemplate whether I am
An enemy of myself
A foe of my own being
To fight the hardest fight
Struggling through a very formidable battle
Against my own mind
Fighting with my very own thoughts
They can't be best friends
My mind and I can never be closest companions
Tomorrow is so gone
The future is indefinite
The only share the same body
We are only one physical entity
They don't seem to share the same view
Our perspective is not aligned
Sometimes I think I have
Occasionally, I feel like I possess
The ability to think about the reason why
the potential to contemplate the purpose behind our existence
We were born to die
Our lives are brief and eventually come to an end
Sometimes I'm okay with that
At times I am content with this reality
On other times I'm not anymore
At other times I am not satisfied
Cause my mind is playing tricks with me
My thoughts are deceiving me
That I just can't ignore
something I cannot overlook
In my head
Within my mind
There's a fight going on
An internal struggle ensues
Between my mind and me
Between me and my own thoughts
No surrender in this match that's happening
A persistent battle that never ceases
In my head from dusk till down
This battle affects me from morning to night
How it takes so long
Why it takes a while to resolve
Cause the fight goes on and on and on and on
As the battle persists for an indeterminate amount of time
I try to make a plan
I attempt to devise a strategy
To win against my mind
To emerge victorious against my own thoughts
Look about a strategie
Search for a plan
But it was hard to find
But it was difficult to discover
I can't stand
I cannot endure
The battle in my head
The ongoing conflict within me
I hope it'll be over soon
I wish for a quick resolution
Like a bursting balloon
A sudden and forceful end
I've heard people say
I have been told by others
Just to make a purer mind
To make one's mind more righteous
I would be far to kind
I may be too lenient
I dont know if it's my minds decide
I am uncertain if my thoughts are under my control
I better listen to my inner voice
I should heed my instinct
Cause my mind would make a choice
Because my thoughts will guide me
It didn't want to start a fight
My mind did not initiate this war
But I hope that I will
But I aspire to emerge as the victor
In my head
Within my mind
There's a fight going on
An internal battle is taking place
Between my mind and may
Between me and my own thoughts
No surrender in this match that's happening
It is an uncompromising battle
In my head from dusk till down
This struggle affects me from morning to night
How it takes so long
It takes too much time
Cause the fight goes on and on and on and on
As the conflict endures indefinitely
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