Head Over Heels
Go Go´s Lyrics
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I've nearly lost all track of time
In every direction
I couldn't see the warning signs
I must be losin' it
Cause my mind plays tricks on me
It looked so easy
But you know looks sometimes deceive
Right from the starting line
No more connections
I don't need any more advice
One hand's just reaching out
And one's just hangin' on
It seems my weaknesses
Just keep going strong
[Chorus]
Head over heels
Where should I go
Can't stop myself
Outta control
Head over heels
No time to think
Looks like
The whole world's out of sync
Been running so hard
When what I need is to unwind
The voice of reason
Is one I left so far behind
I waited so long
So long to play this part
And just remembered
That I'd forgotten about my heart
[Chorus]
In the Go Go's song "Head Over Heels," the singer describes feeling lost and out-of-control. She has been running for so long that she has lost track of time and can't see the warning signs. Her mind is playing tricks on her, and her weaknesses seem to be getting stronger. She feels like she's running from something, but she doesn't know what it is. She is "Head over heels" and doesn't know where to go or what to do.
As the song continues, she realizes that what she really needs is to unwind and find her heart again. She has been so busy trying to keep up with everything and everyone around her that she has forgotten about herself. The voice of reason is something that she has left behind, and she needs to find it again. The song's chorus repeats the phrase "Head over heels" to emphasize the feeling of being out of control and lost.
The song's lyrics convey a sense of confusion and exhaustion, as well as a desire to find oneself again. The singer seems to be warning against getting caught up in the world's chaos and forgetting about what's truly important. It's a reminder that even when you feel like you're running out of time and options, it's essential to take a step back and focus on what really matters.
Line by Line Meaning
Been running so long
I have been running for so long that I forgot what time it is.
I've nearly lost all track of time
I have lost track of time due to running for so long.
In every direction
I have been running in all directions.
I couldn't see the warning signs
I failed to notice the signs that warned me of potential danger.
I must be losin' it
I am going crazy due to all this running.
Cause my mind plays tricks on me
My mind is deceiving me and causing me to experience hallucinations.
It looked so easy
The task appeared simple.
But you know looks sometimes deceive
Appearances can be deceiving.
Been running so fast
I have been running at a very fast pace.
Right from the starting line
I started running as soon as the race began.
No more connections
I don't want any more relationships or connections with people.
I don't need any more advice
I don't require any more guidance or suggestions.
One hand's just reaching out
One hand is extending forward in search of something.
And one's just hangin' on
The other hand is holding on to something tightly.
It seems my weaknesses
My weaknesses are becoming more apparent.
Just keep going strong
Despite my weaknesses, I am still holding on strongly.
Head over heels
I am extremely confused and disoriented.
Where should I go
I don't know where to go.
Can't stop myself
I can't control my actions or thoughts.
Outta control
Everything is out of control.
No time to think
I don't have time to contemplate.
Looks like
It seems that everything around me is not in sync.
The whole world's out of sync
Everything around me is not coordinated.
Been running so hard
I have been running with great intensity.
When what I need is to unwind
What I need is to relax and let go.
The voice of reason
The voice of logical thinking.
Is one I left so far behind
I have long ignored logical thinking and reasoning.
I waited so long
I waited for a long time to do what I am doing now.
So long to play this part
It took me a long time to reach where I am today.
And just remembered
I just recollected something important.
That I'd forgotten about my heart
I had forgotten to pay attention to my emotions and feelings.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Spirit Music Group
Written by: Charlotte Caffey, Kathy Valentine
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@polopopolo2197
These girls rocked! I’m not gonna lie, 52-year-old black man and whenever I hear this song I dance around like a high school cheerleader!
@AdrianDeVore
As a 55 year old African American woman, I feel the same way.
@polopopolo2197
@@AdrianDeVore 😂 okay!
@vickijohnson8456
Love your honesty.
@fitzroyebanks508
Especially that bit when it's pure bass.
@bloofan06
You're awesome!
@timvandenbrink4461
I never realized how strong the drums and bass playing is in this group. I didn’t appreciate them enough back in the day. Fantastic group in a fantastic time to be a teenager!
@ByWayOfDeception
The rhythm section was excellent. These women were musicians first.
@MrZippyzipzip
Straight musicians
@jd-no7rw
I had a roommate in college that was a drummer in a death metal band. He bought the Go-Gos on a whim, basically to make fun of them, and ended up loving the disc because how good they were.