In my head
Gwen Stefani ft. No Doubt Lyrics


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I try to think about rainbows
When it gets bad
You got to think about something
To keep from going mad

I try to think about big fat roses
When the ship starts going down
But my head is wicked jealous
Don't want to talk about it right now

Long distance, don't talk about
Ex-girlfriends, don't talk about
You without me, don't talk about
The past

In my head, it's only in my head
In my head, it's only in my head

There's just something about you
That gets me in a twist
And sometimes I think that cupid
Is just taking the piss

It only takes one though or idea
To send me in real deep
So if you think you're clever
Use the right words when you talk to me

Long distance, don't talk about
Ex-girlfriends, don't talk about
You without me, don't talk about
The past

In my head
It's only in my head (only in my head)
In my head
It's only in my head (only in my head)

In my head
It's only in my head (only in my head)
In my head
It's only in my head (only in my head)

I really think I have a problem
I really can't control myself
Why do I get so suspicious?
Do you want someone else?
'Cause everybody wants everybody else
Everybody wants everybody else
Everybody wants everybody else
Everybody wants everybody else

(Only in my head)
It's only in my head

In my head
It's only in my head (only in my head)
In my head
It's only in my head (only in my head)

Long distance, don't talk about
Ex-girlfriends, don't talk about
You without me, don't talk about
The past

Lets talk about the future
Lets talk about the wedding
Lets talk about Gwen Stefani




Let's talk about how much you like me
And all that

Overall Meaning

The song "In My Head" by Gwen Stefani ft. No Doubt is about the struggle of holding onto a relationship when trust is missing. The lyrics express the struggle to keep positive thoughts when things are going wrong. Starting with the line, "I try to think about rainbows when it gets bad, you got to think about something to keep from going mad." The singer is trying to find a way to keep thoughts positive, but their thoughts keep slipping back to negative ones. The lyric, "But my head is wicked jealous, don't want to talk about it right now" shows the singer can't confront the issue head-on because they're too jealous.


The lyric, "Long distance, don't talk about. Ex-girlfriends, don't talk about. You without me, don't talk about. The past" is a clear message that the singer wants to move forward and not hear about anything that could cause them to mistrust who they're with. The song itself is emotive and the singer is clearly struggling. The singer is painfully aware of their anxiety and inability to control it. "I really think I have a problem. I really can't control myself. Why do I get so suspicious? Do you want someone else? Because everybody wants everybody else."


In conclusion, "In My Head" by Gwen Stefani ft. No Doubt is a song about insecurity and the struggle to trust in a relationship. The singer is having trouble staying positive and needs their partner to refrain from bringing up certain topics. The song captures the pain of jealousy, anxiety and the inability to control these emotions to the point that they start hurting yourself and others around you.


Line by Line Meaning

I try to think about rainbows When it gets bad
When things get rough, I try to think of something happy and positive like rainbows to keep me from feeling too down.


You got to think about something To keep from going mad
It's important to focus on something positive to maintain your sanity during tough times.


I try to think about big fat roses When the ship starts going down
Even in the toughest situations, I try to think of something beautiful like big, fat roses to stay grounded and hopeful.


But my head is wicked jealous Don't want to talk about it right now
I'm feeling really jealous and insecure, but I don't want to talk about it at the moment.


Long distance, don't talk about Ex-girlfriends, don't talk about You without me, don't talk about The past
These are all topics I don't want to discuss right now, including long distance relationships, ex-girlfriends, my partner being without me, and the past.


There's just something about you That gets me in a twist
You have a certain quality that makes me flustered and emotional.


And sometimes I think that cupid Is just taking the piss
Sometimes I feel like Cupid is mocking me by making me fall for someone I can't have.


It only takes one though or idea To send me in real deep
I can easily get caught up and obsess over one thought or idea and it will deeply affect me.


So if you think you're clever Use the right words when you talk to me
Be careful with your words when you talk to me because I can be easily swayed and moved by what you say.


(Only in my head) It's only in my head
These thoughts and feelings are all in my head and not necessarily based in reality.


I really think I have a problem I really can't control myself
I'm having a hard time controlling my emotions and it's becoming a problem for me.


Why do I get so suspicious? Do you want someone else?
I'm feeling paranoid and suspicious that you might be interested in someone else.


'Cause everybody wants everybody else Everybody wants everybody else
It seems like everyone is interested in someone else and it's making me feel even more insecure.


Lets talk about the future Lets talk about the wedding Lets talk about Gwen Stefani Let's talk about how much you like me And all that
Instead of dwelling on negative thoughts, let's focus on happy things like our future, our wedding, Gwen Stefani, and how much we care for one another.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Gwen Renee Stefani, Thomas Dumont, Tony Ashwin Kanal

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This would still blow up if it was released today

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Gwen was the only white chick doing gangster stuff without looking fake and ridiculously over-acted

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Sorry To This Man sounds like a you problem Gwen always ate....

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