Known as the artist who "bridged the gap," Warwick's soulful blend of pop, gospel and R&B music transcended racial, cultural, national, and musical boundaries.
Throughout the 1980's and 1990's, Warwick collaborated with many of her musical peers, including Johnny Mathis, Smokey Robinson, Luther Vandross, Jeffrey Osbourne, Kashif and Stevie Wonder. Warwick was also host of the hit television music show, "Solid Gold." In addition, she recorded several theme songs, including "Champagne Wishes & Caviar Dreams," for the popular television series "Lifestyles of the Rich & Famous," and "The Love Boat," for the hit series from Aaron Spelling. More recently, Warwick recorded her first Christmas album entitled "My Favorite Time of the Year" featured jazzy interpretations of many holiday classics. In 2007, Rhino Records re-released the CD with new cover art, a critically acclaimed Gospel album, "Why We Sing," for Rhino/Warner Records, and a new jazz album, "Only Trust Your Heart," a collection of standards, celebrating the music of legendary composer Sammy Cahn for Sony Red/MPCA Records.
Dionne Warwick has won 5 Grammy Awards during her music career:
• 1969: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "Do You Know the Way to San Jose?"
• 1971: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Fall in Love Again"
• 1979: "Best Female R&B Vocal Performance" for the single, "Déjà Vu"
• 1979: "Best Female Pop Vocal Performance" for the single, "I'll Never Love This Way Again"
• 1986: "Best Pop Performance By a Duo or Group With Vocal" for the single, "That's What Friends Are For"
Dionne Warwick was born in a musical family of which numerous superstars arose.
Warwick's sister Dee Dee Warwick had a successful singing career, Warwick's aunt is gospel singer Cissy Houston, and one of Warwick's cousins is Whitney Houston.
Going Out Of My Head
Dionne Warwick Lyrics
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I want you to want me
I need you so badly
I can't think of anything but you
And I think I'm goin' out of my head
'Cause I can't explain the tears that I shed
Over you, over you
But you just walk past me
You don't even know that I exist
Goin' out of my head over you
Out of my head over you
Out of my head, day and night
Night and day and night, wrong or right
I must think of a way into your heart
There's no reason why my being shy should keep us apart
And I think I'm goin' out of my head
Yes, I think I'm goin' out of my head
Goin' out of my head over you
Out of my head over you
Out of my head, day and night
Night and day and night
Wrong or right
Night and day and oh
Out of my head over you
Night and day and night
Wrong or right
Goin' out of my head, hey baby
Out of my head, goin' out of my head
Yeah yeah yeah, ooh ooh, baby
Over you, out of my head
Well, I, I think, I think, I think
I'm goin' out of my head
Well, I, I think, I think, I think
I'm goin' out of my head
Well, I, I think, I think, I think
I'm goin' out of my head
Well, I, I think, I think, I think
I'm goin' out of my head
Well, I, I think, I think, I think
I'm goin' out of my head
Well, I, I think, I think, I think
I'm goin' out of my head
Out of my head
Out of my head
I see you each morning
You just walk past me
You don't even know that I exist
Goin' out of my head over you
Out of my head over you
Out of my head
Day and night
Night and day and night
Wrong or right
Goin' out of my head
Goin' out of my head
Day and night
Goin' out of my head, ooh baby
The song Going Out of My Head by Dionne Warwick is a heartfelt expression of unrequited love. The lyrics express the profound longing felt by someone who is hopelessly in love with a person who is unaware of their existence. The chorus, "Out of my head, day and night, night and day and night, wrong or right," conveys the singer's obsession with thoughts of the person they love, which they simply can't shake. The repeated phrase, "I'm going out of my head," highlights the singer’s loss of control over their own thoughts and emotions.
Despite seeing the object of their affection every day, they can't find the courage to approach them and declare their feelings. The lines "I must think of a way into your heart, there's no reason why my being shy should keep us apart," demonstrate the singer's despair at the possibility of never being noticed by their love interest. The song ends with the same chorus repeated over and over, emphasizing the inescapable nature of their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Over you, over you
I am consumed by thoughts of you, and it is all I can focus on
I want you to want me
I desire your affections and attention just as much as you have mine
I need you so badly
You have become an integral and necessary part of my life and well-being
I can't think of anything but you
You have taken up all of my mental space and thoughts, leaving no room for anything else
And I think I'm goin' out of my head
I am so consumed by my feelings for you that I am losing my grip on reality
'Cause I can't explain the tears that I shed
My emotions are so overwhelming that I can't control my crying, and it's difficult to explain why
I see you each morning
I encounter you regularly, but it's never enough for me
But you just walk past me
You show no signs of affection or interest in me, which hurts me deeply
You don't even know that I exist
I feel invisible and unimportant to you, despite my intense feelings for you
I must think of a way into your heart
I am determined to find a way to make you reciprocate my feelings and care for me as deeply as I do for you
There's no reason why my being shy should keep us apart
I recognize that my shyness is a barrier to our relationship, but I believe our connection should overcome it
Yes, I think I'm goin' out of my head
My feelings for you are becoming too much for me to handle, and it's taking a toll on my mental health
Out of my head over you
You are constantly at the forefront of my thoughts and emotions, and I can't escape them
Well, I, I think, I think, I think
My repeated use of 'I think' emphasizes my attachment to my feelings and demonstrates their overwhelming presence in my mind
Goin' out of my head
I am struggling to cope with the intensity of my emotions and need to find a way to manage them
Day and night
My feelings for you are all-encompassing and never cease, regardless of the time of day
Wrong or right
Regardless of the consequences or any perceived risks, I cannot ignore my feelings for you
Ooh baby
A term of endearment expressing my deep affection for you
Over you, out of my head
My fixation on you is causing me a great deal of distress and I need to find a way to move past it
Contributed by Caroline C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@angrypages
Well, I think I'm goin' out of my head
Think I'm goin' out of my head
Over you
Over you
I want you to want me
I need you so badly
Can't think of anything but you
And I think I'm goin' out of my head
'Cause I can't believe the tears that I shed
Over you
Over you
I see you each morning
But you just walk past me
You don't even know that I exist
I'm goin' out of my head over you
Out of my head over you
Out of my head, day and night
Night and day and night, wrong or right
I must think of a way
Into your heart
There's no reason why my being shy should keep us apart
Well, I think I'm goin' out of my head
Yes, I think I'm goin' out of my head
I'm goin' out of my head over you
Out of my head over you
Out of my head, day and night
Night and day and night
Wrong or right
Night and day and, oh, oh
I'm goin' out of my head
Songwriters: Teddy Randazzo / Bobby Weinstein
Going Out of My Head lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, BMG Rights Management
@rafaelmelendez1854
I use to imagine she was singing to me when I was in Nam.
@corlenajames1381
I'm so in love with this version and her silky voice☺😩💗💞
@ilinkghee6421
Of course Little Anthony and the Imperials is the best version of this song, and still to this day they sing it superbly. Hearing this recording of "Dionne singing Going out of my head" wow! One of the greatest singers ever. Thanks YouTube for sharing.
Ms. Ghee
@augustuswhite5211
AGREE
@jillallan7624
Just saw her perform live at 75! The greatest voice ever
@elankhamanicastillo
i just got this record album yesterday and can i just say, the most beautiful thing i’ve probably ever heard or will hear
@jeromejackson6111
Thank you salamatone, had no idea Dionne covered this classic. what a treasure.
@MrRabson55
Brilliant version of a brilliant song!
@siliconesal
MrRabson55 yes and Anthony and the Imperials was great too
@laurastafford8714
One of the best female singers ever!!