Million Dollar Decision
Head Automatica Lyrics


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You came and went
Too much time was spent
In the throes of the runaway holiday
But you came before me
And now you can't afford me
Oh, I can't be believe I'm responsible
If you even care let me know
I love you so
But I was too proud to go

Now you're asking me
Asking me

Who made the million dollar decision
I made it deep inside my heart

If you see a man
With his head in his hands
That's the portrait of a runaway
There before you're making your demands
You came before me
Now you can't afford me
Oh I can't believe I'm responsible
If you even care let me know
I love you so
But I was too proud to go

Now you're asking me
Asking me

Who made the million dollar decision
I made it deep inside my heart

Who made the million dollar decision
I pay for it when we're apart

You're falling to your death
Forgiven what you'll get
You took the floor
You're falling to your death
And now you're asking me
You're asking me
You're falling to your death
Forgiven what you'll get
You're falling to the floor
You're falling to your death
And now you're asking me
Asking me

Who made the million dollar decision
I made it deep inside my heart

Try to get the best of me
??? the man who's next to me




I pay for it when we're apart
I made it deep inside my heart...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Head Automatica’s song Million Dollar Decision discuss a tumultuous relationship and the decision to end it. The opening lines suggest that the relationship struggled initially and too much time was spent in the “throes of the runaway holiday”, possibly indicating that the couple was too caught up in the romantic aspects of their relationship and not paying enough attention to their issues. The chorus then highlights the central conflict, as the singer takes responsibility for making the million dollar decision to end the relationship, despite still loving the other person.


The second verse describes the man in the relationship as a “runaway”, possibly suggesting that he may not have been ready for the commitment or responsibility of the relationship. The repetition of the line “You came before me, now you can’t afford me” underscores the idea that one person in the relationship was more invested and committed than the other, causing a rift between them. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus and an acknowledgement that the decision was made “deep inside my heart” and that the singer will be paying for it while they are apart.


Overall, the lyrics in Million Dollar Decision engage with themes of love and responsibility, as well as the complex emotions that can arise within a relationship. The song suggests that even when love is present, difficult decisions are sometimes necessary for the wellbeing of both parties involved.


Line by Line Meaning

You came and went
Someone was here and then gone, a fleeting presence.


Too much time was spent
Perhaps too much time was spent together or on something, leading to regret now that they are gone.


In the throes of the runaway holiday
The singer was caught in a wild, fleeting moment or season of life when the person was around.


But you came before me
The person in question arrived before the artist did.


And now you can't afford me
The person in question can't afford or maintain a certain relationship.


Oh, I can't be believe I'm responsible
The singer feels responsible for something bad that happened, even though they may not actually be to blame.


If you even care let me know
The singer is unsure of whether or not the person they are singing to even cares about them.


I love you so
The artist has strong feelings of affection for this person.


But I was too proud to go
Even if the artist wanted to leave or make things right, their pride kept them from doing so.


Who made the million dollar decision
The artist is asking who made a significant, life-changing choice that led to their current situation.


I made it deep inside my heart
The singer is saying that they themselves made the big decision, and it came from within them.


If you see a man
The artist is describing a specific situation or person.


With his head in his hands
The person is feeling sad or overwhelmed, with their head in their hands being a classic symbol of despair.


That's the portrait of a runaway
The person is a 'runaway,' or someone who is running from their past, themselves, or their problems.


There before you're making your demands
The singer is describing a time when this person was around, and now they are making demands or requests of the singer.


And now you can't afford me
Again, the person cannot keep up with the demands or implications of the relationship.


You're falling to your death
The artist is describing someone who is in trouble or danger.


Forgiven what you'll get
Despite the person's mistakes or transgressions, the singer is willing to forgive them.


You took the floor
This person was in a position of power or control, and they took it.


And now you're asking me
Asking for something or demanding something from the artist.


Try to get the best of me
This person is trying to take advantage of the artist or get the upper hand.


??? the man who's next to me
Unclear, as the lyrics are not included here.


I pay for it when we're apart
The singer is dealing with the consequences of a decision even when the person is not around.


I made it deep inside my heart...
Again, the artist is stating that they were responsible for the significant decision that caused their current situation.




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