"Out of My Head" peaked at number 20 on the US Billboard Hot 100, number 11 on the Canadian RPM Top Singles chart, and number 19 on the Icelandic Singles Chart. A music video directed by Jim Gable features the band performing the song in sepia tone. In 2016, an adapted version of the chorus was used in the song "Bad Things" by Machine Gun Kelly and Camila Cabello.
Out of My Head
Fastball Lyrics
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the wheel of possibility
However it may roll, give it a spin
See if you can somehow factor in
You know there's always more than one way
to say exactly what you mean to say
Was I out of my head or was I out of my mind?
I was waiting for an indication, it was hard to find
Don't matter what I say, only what I do
I never mean to do bad things to you
So quiet but I finally woke up
If you're sad then it's time you spoke up too
Was I out of my head or was I out of my mind?
How could I have ever been so blind?
I was waiting for an indication, it was hard to find
Don't matter what I say, only what I do
I never mean to do bad things to you
So quiet but I finally woke up
If you're sad then it's time you spoke up too
Was I out of my head or was I out of my mind?
How could I have ever been so blind?
I was waiting for an indication, it was hard to find
Don't matter what I say, only what I do
I never mean to do bad things to you
So quiet but I finally wake up
If you're sad then it's time you spoke up too
The lyrics to "Out Of My Head" by Fastball speak to a feeling of being lost or unsure of oneself, perhaps associated with a certain level of intoxication or lack of clarity. The song's narrator is in control of the "wheel of possibility", rolling it and seeing where it may take them. However, they acknowledge that there are many ways to say what they mean, yet they struggle to find the right words or action to show their true intentions. The chorus repeats the questions, "Was I out of my head or was I out of my mind? How could I have ever been so blind?" - this repetition emphasizes a sense of confusion and regret over past actions that may have caused harm to someone else. The singer expresses remorse for any bad things they have done, and encourages others to speak up about their own struggles.
Line by Line Meaning
Sometimes I feel like I'm drunk behind the wheel
Occasionally, I experience a sensation akin to that of being inebriated while driving
the wheel of possibility
Navigating the realm of potentialities
However it may roll, give it a spin
Regardless of the outcome, attempt to engage in the situation
See if you can somehow factor in
Try to integrate and comprehend the circumstances
You know there's always more than one way
Multiple methods exist
to say exactly what you mean to say
In order to articulate an opinion or feeling effectively
Was I out of my head or was I out of my mind?
Was I acting irrationally or illogically?
How could I have ever been so blind?
Why was I unable to perceive the situation clearly?
I was waiting for an indication, it was hard to find
I was anticipating a sign, but struggled to discern one
Don't matter what I say, only what I do
The actions taken hold greater significance than the words spoken
I never mean to do bad things to you
I do not intend to harm or hurt you
So quiet, but I finally woke up
Though initially passive, I have now become aware of the situation
If you're sad then it's time you spoke up too
If you are experiencing negative emotions, it is necessary to communicate them
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ANTHONY SCALZO
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Sometimes I feel like I'm drunk behind the wheel
the wheel of possibility
However it may roll, give it a spin
See if you can somehow factor in
You know there's always more than one way
to say exactly what you mean to say
Was I out of my head or was I out of my mind?
How could I have ever been so blind?
I was waiting for an indication, it was hard to find
Don't matter what I say, only what I do
I never mean to do bad things to you
So quiet but I finally woke up
If you're sad then it's time you spoke up too
Was I out of my head or was I out of my mind?
How could I have ever been so blind?
I was waiting for an indication, it was hard to find
Don't matter what I say, only what I do
I never mean to do bad things to you
So quiet but I finally woke up
If you're sad then it's time you spoke up too
Was I out of my head or was I out of my mind?
How could I have ever been so blind?
I was waiting for an indication, it was hard to find
Don't matter what I say, only what I do
I never mean to do bad things to you
So quiet but I finally wake up
If you're sad then it's time you spoke up too
@madassbadgers
Thanks Ted Lasso for putting this song back in my head.
@pistolgrippete4987
Literally why I'm searching for it right now lol. Been 20 years since I heard this gem!
@tuesdayramunni
Seriously. Forgot how much I loved this song.
@nybiggs
Surprised this doesn't have more thumbs up. Lasso been playing some old bangers in the cold opens last few eps.
@IgnatiusPriambodo
Next for Ted Lasso , Love Spit Love “am I wrong”
@peteonretreat2023
Same here. I forgot it was Fastball too.
@TheZoidberg312
I really miss the 90s. I didn't realize at the time what a great era I was living in.
@daffodilyellow
Agree. At the time, I thought there was nothing really definitive about it. Now I see.
@NegativeX83
Yup
@jamiejames9666
That’s the beauty of it