Over My Head
Fleetwood Mac Lyrics
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And then again you can be as cold ice
I'm over my head (over my head)
Oh, but it sure feels nice
You can take me anytime you like
I'll be around if you think you might love me, baby (over my head)
And hold me tight
Your mood is like a circus wheel
You're changing all the time
Sometimes I can't help but feel
That I'm wasting all of my time
(Over my head)
Your mood is like a circus wheel
You're changing all the time
Sometimes I can't help but feel
That I'm wasting all of my time
I think I'm looking on the dark side
But everyday you hurt my pride
I'm over my head (over my head)
Oh, but it sure feels nice
I'm over my head (over my head)
But it sure feels nice
I'm over my head (over my head)
But it sure feels nice
The lyrics of Fleetwood Mac's song "Over My Head" tell the story of a person in a tumultuous relationship. The opening lines describe how someone can be taken to paradise while, at the same time, experience the sting of rejection. In the chorus, the singer uses repetition to emphasize the confusion and paradoxical nature of the relationship: "I'm over my head (over my head)/ Oh, but it sure feels nice." Here, the singer acknowledges that even though they're in a relationship that's hurting them, they still find pleasure in the connection, highlighting the deep emotional complexities of such relationships.
In the second verse, the singer describes their partner's "mood" as a "circus wheel," reflecting their partner's constantly changing behavior. It's unclear whether the partner is intentionally manipulative, but the singer seems to be struggling with the constant instability of the relationship. Although the singer is hopeful about the potential for love between them, there's an underlying feeling of resignation and despair that their love interest may never be able to fully commit to them. This feeling is underscored by the final lines of the song when the singer recognizes that they might be "looking on the dark side" but willing to endure the pain of heartbreak because at least it "sure feels nice."
Line by Line Meaning
You can take me to paradise
You have the ability to make me feel like I'm in heaven
And then again you can be as cold ice
But at the same time, you can be emotionally distant and unfeeling
I'm over my head (over my head)
I'm in way over my emotional depth and it's a bit overwhelming
Oh, but it sure feels nice
But the rush of emotions is still enjoyable, despite the uncertainty
You can take me anytime you like
I'm always available and willing to be with you
I'll be around if you think you might love me, baby (over my head)
If you have even the slightest inkling that you might love me, I'll be there waiting
And hold me tight
I crave physical and emotional closeness with you
Your mood is like a circus wheel
You're unpredictable and constantly changing in your emotions and behavior
You're changing all the time
Your changes are frequent and erratic, making it hard for me to keep up
Sometimes I can't help but feel
At times, it's difficult for me not to think
That I'm wasting all of my time (Over my head)
That I'm investing too much effort and energy with little reward
I think I'm looking on the dark side
I suspect I may be viewing things too pessimistically
But everyday you hurt my pride
Regardless, your actions often bruise my ego and self-esteem
I'm over my head (over my head)
I'm barely keeping afloat with my emotions in regards to you
Oh, but it sure feels nice
But even with everything considered, my feelings for you are still intense and pleasurable
I'm over my head (over my head)
I know these feelings are too much for me to handle
But it sure feels nice
But the sheer intensity of my emotions can also be enjoyable
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Christine Mcvie
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