In 2003, he signed to Capitol Nashville and released his eponymous debut album. Both it and its follow-up, 2005's Modern Day Drifter, are certified platinum in the United States. A third album, 2006's Long Trip Alone, is certified gold. It was followed in mid-2008 by a greatest hits package. His fourth album, Feel That Fire was released in February 2009. A bluegrass album, Up on the Ridge, was released on June 8, 2010; a sixth album, Home, followed in February 2012, as did a seventh one, Riser, in 2014. Bentley's eighth album, entitled Black, was released in May 2016. His ninth and most recent studio album, The Mountain, was released on June 8, 2018.
In my head
Dierks Bentley Lyrics
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You could be a million miles from here,
You’re doin’ fine from what I hear, lately.
I guess you found your destiny,
If this is really how it’s meant to be,
Then movin’ on sounds good to me, baby
But
[Chorus]
You’re still in my arms, in my head
You’re still in my car, in my head
You’re still in that t-shirt on my bed
You’re every song that’s on, you’re gone but you never left
In my head
Yeah, you’re still in my head
I sit and watch the sun go down.
Guess that’s the way our love is now,
Just a flame burnin’ out, slowly.
But I don’t hang my head to cry,
I don’t have to be alone tonight,
Don’t worry ‘bout me baby, I’m not lonely
[Chorus]
You’re still in that t-shirt on my bed
You’re every song that’s on, you’re gone
But you’re in my arms, in my head
You’re still in my car, in my head
Yeah, you’re still in my head, my head
Girl, you’re still in my head, my head
The song "In My Head" by Dierks Bentley is a ballad about a lover who has moved on, but the memories of the relationship still linger in the singer's mind. The singer acknowledges that the ex-lover is doing well and has found their destiny, but the memories of their time together are still very much present. The lyrics imply that even though the relationship is over, it still feels very real to the singer.
The chorus repeats the phrase "you're still in my head" multiple times, emphasizing the idea that the memories of the relationship are still very potent in the singer's mind. The lyrics in the chorus demonstrate that the ex-lover's presence can still be felt in many different ways, such as the way they would sit in the singer's car, the t-shirt they left on the singer's bed, and the songs that remind the singer of them.
The last verse paints a picture of acceptance in the singer's part. He acknowledges that the relationship has run its course, and it is slowly burning out like a flame. However, the singer is not crying or feeling lonely. He does not have to be alone because the memories of the relationship still keep him company even though they are not together anymore. The song gives off an overall sense of nostalgia and longing, which many people can relate to.
Line by Line Meaning
You completely disappeared,
The person addressed in the song has seemingly vanished from the singer's life.
You could be a million miles from here,
The person addressed in the song could be anywhere, far away from the singer's location.
You’re doin’ fine from what I hear, lately.
The singer has heard that the addressed person is doing well.
I guess you found your destiny,
The singer assumes that the addressed person has found their true path in life.
If this is really how it’s meant to be,
The singer accepts that the addressed person's actions and choices are what they are meant to be.
Then movin’ on sounds good to me, baby
The singer is ready to move on and let go of the addressed person.
[Chorus]
The chorus repeats the idea that the addressed person may be physically gone, but is still present in the singer's mind.
I sit and watch the sun go down.
The singer spends some time in quiet reflection, watching the sunset.
Guess that’s the way our love is now,
The singer accepts that the relationship with the addressed person has reached its end.
Just a flame burnin’ out, slowly.
The love that the singer once felt for the addressed person has been dwindling over time.
But I don’t hang my head to cry,
Despite the end of the relationship, the singer remains strong and doesn't feel the need to cry.
I don’t have to be alone tonight,
The singer doesn't need to be alone, and may have someone else in their life.
Don’t worry ‘bout me baby, I’m not lonely
The singer assures the addressed person that they are not lonely without them.
[Chorus]
The chorus is repeated once again, emphasizing the idea that the addressed person lives on in the singer's mind.
Yeah, you’re still in my head, my head
The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, driving home the message that the addressed person continues to linger in the singer's thoughts.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JASON SELLERS, PAUL JENKINS, MARV GREEN
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