Over My Head
I. A. Hersey Lyrics
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When we stood in the parking lot
You were standing soaking wet
So I shared my umbrella
The cold was closing in
And you pulled me closer
The warmth of your body
And I thought we should take it slow
But the brakes are all gone
I fell head over heels in love
As the sun pushed through
The clouds stopped crying
The rays kissed our faces
As we ran through the puddles
And I thought we should take it slow
But the brakes are all gone
I fell head over heels in love
I thought we should take it slow
But the brakes are all gone
I fell head over heels in love
The moon called the stars
To talk about our love
They watched from afar
Until the sun came up
And I thought we should take it slow
But the brakes are all gone
I fell head over heels in love
I thought we should take it slow
But the brakes are all gone
I fell head over heels in love
In the song "Over My Head," I. A. Hersey questions whether he is too complex and difficult for his audience to understand. The repetition of the line, "Am I over ya head?" serves as a rhetorical question, as I. A. Hersey's lyrics are intricate and intellectually rich, using metaphors and wordplay to convey his message. He challenges the listener's comprehension of his unique style, which he characterizes as that of a "teacher" and the listener as the "child." He emphasizes the importance of art and poetry in his lyrics, stating "with a mic instead of a brush," positioning himself as an artist who uses language as a tool for creation.
Additionally, the verse encourages the listener to trust in the intelligence and intent of the artist instead of doubting their authenticity. He critiques the idea that people prioritize their own self-interest, specifically "lust for everything but trust." He concludes the verse with the assertion that they will fight back with "consciously charged art," reclaiming the power of their words.
Overall, I. A. Hersey's "Over My Head" is a commentary on the complexities of language, the importance of artistic expression, and the value of trusting and supporting independent artists.
Line by Line Meaning
But am I over ya head?
Do you comprehend the intricacies of my artistry?
Am I over ya head?
Is my level of talent and complexity beyond your understanding?
Yo am I over ya head?
Hey, are you even following what I'm saying?
Huh? What? Where? Who?
What do you mean? What are you thinking about when someone else is talking and what is the context?
What? What ya thinkin' about when who says what when how
What is going through your mind when someone is speaking and what is happening around them?
You can't maybe follow my style
Perhaps it's difficult for you to comprehend my unique approach to my craft.
You be the child, I be the teacher
You are inexperienced and I am experienced and knowledgeable about this art form.
Smile, who said when, what
Be happy, but who made what statement and when was it made?
Mouth not shut, what?
Are you incapable of keeping quiet and listening?
Whenever however whenever
No matter what the circumstance or situation, I can perform.
Whatever the cut
Regardless of the situation or context, I can adapt and excel.
How you maybe could you ever
Could you even fathom the possibility?
Believe, that you could so quickly achieve
Do you truly think you could attain success so easily?
These crafts, please laugh at his stupid ass
Mock those who are not as skilled or talented.
Upon your knees in glass
You will find yourself in a difficult and painful situation.
You lust, for everything but trust
You desire everything except for trust or reliance on others.
So we bust back, with consciously charged art
We combat this with thoughtfully created art.
With a mic instead of a brush
Using a microphone as my tool, rather than a physical brush.
Yes, us must trust us, who? Us must trust
We must have faith in ourselves and our abilities.
Not fuss with us, us must trust us discuss trusting us
Don't stress or worry, just discuss our mutual trust.
Trusting us, us must trust discuss
In order to gain trust, we must discuss the issue.
Discuss not trusting us must not fuss
Instead of getting upset or angry about not being trusted, let's talk it out.
Us with us means us discussing trusting us
If we trust ourselves, we can have discussions about our mutual trust.
Listen.
Pay attention to what I'm saying and try to understand it.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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Old Guy Gaming Network
Couple of quick additions from an old battleships sailor. The Iowa's were not one of the fastest battleships, they were THE fastest battleships ever built. Capable of 33 knots with a heavy load, on a light load they could hit 35 knots.
45,000 tons was their empty weight on a full load they displaced 60,000 tons.
Her super heavy AP rounds weighed in at 2,700 pounds.
She did not move sideways on a full broadside, that is probably the most popular battleship myth.
What made he fire control so accurate was the analog fire control computer. It took information from the radar and other sensors and developed a firing solution. Once achieved it was updated in real time meaning it did not matter if the Iowa did figure 8's, changed speed or if the target changed course and speed every salvo would result in rounds on the target with only the natural dispersion of the guns being the mitigating factor. Some of the information you would input into the fire control computer to ensure such accuracy was the targets course and speed. Your course and speed. Wind speed, barometric pressure. Temperature of the gun powder, how many rounds had been fired in each barrel since the last time the barrel had been relined. You even had to factor in for both the curvature and rotation of the earth. The system accounted for the height over the waterline for each mount, each turret was a different height so in the old days each turret would have to have their own fire control solution. The fire control computer compensated for that on the fly.
A good demonstration of this system in actual combat was the battle of the Surigao Strait. The USS West Virginia was totally rebuilt after Pearl Harbor and she had the same fire control computer as the Iowa Class battleships. West Virginia started tracking the Japanese battleship Yamashiro at 42,000 yards. She had a firing solution at 35,000 yards but the Captain waited until 22,800 yards and opened fire in pitch black conditions at 3:53 AM. West Virginia hit Yamashiro on her FIRST salvo and scored hits on the next five out of six salvos. The Japanese Battleship could not return fire since her optical rangefinders could not even see the American ships firing on her.
You are correct, on anything other than a totally clear calm day an Iowa class battleship would dishrag a Yamato class battleship.
Tom Paul
I can see the Skipper now...
Skip: Where did that round just come from?
Xo: The arty battery on the hill there sir.
Skip: I want every gun fixed on that position, NOW.
Xo: Sir?
Skip: You heard me, EVERY GUN on that position, NOW.
Xo: Roger that... Sir the guns are fixed
Skip: Raises hand... Calmly says... Fire...
And that entire section of NK disappears
Xo: Better?
Skip: Better
SgtTigCigar
I toured the USS New Jersey, the guide was asked about whether the Japanese battleships were better. The guide looked at him and said you're touring an Iowa class battleship in jeans and a t-shirt... You'd need scuba gear to tour a Yamato class battleship.
Ab5olut3 ZERO
ROFL
TacticalAlphaCharlie
😂
barrybolton
LOLOLOL Wut a LEGEND!
H family fun
16” shells= Diesel engine blocks filled with explosives.
Sean O
Situations best come back
Brian Morgan
That "Temper, temper." quote is right up there in hilarity as when the USS Johnston was bombarding a beach during the island hoping campaign in WW2. The artillery officer saw a single Japanese officer on the beach waving his saber and trying to rally his men. The artillery officer fire a full broadside of 5 5" guns at the single Japanese officer. The captain of the Johnston, Cmdr Ernest Evans, radioed down and said, "Nice shooting. Don't waste so much ammo next time."
Shenadren
Can't put a price on demoralizing the enemy.
Aidan Johnston
Let’s not forget Johnston’s badassery during The Batlle Off Samar (it’s “off” not “of” bc there was also a land battle on Samar)
TwinPhalanx
@Shenadren there is demoralizing, and then there is de-materializing