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Hey Hey My My
J. M. Smig Lyrics
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And see what you get
Spin the wheel
I know you wanna be a predator
Not much to do
When you live in the
Ghost world
Alien in my head
Alien in my head
Alien in my head
Alien in my head
And why won't you leave?
I don't want you to
Off your axis
Souped-up face
I got my steel wool in my pocket
With the turbo engine
Cause I got to escape
Because I got to escape
The ghost world
Alien in my head
Alien in my head
Alien in my head
Alien in my head
And why won't you leave?
I don't want you to
Alien in my head
Alien in my head
Alien in my head
Alien in my head
J.M. Smig's song "Hey Hey My My" is a psychedelic rock song that deals with themes of escapism from a world that feels otherworldly and alienating. The opening lines of the song, "Spin the wheel and see what you get," suggest a sense of randomness and unpredictability that characterizes the unknown forces within this ghost world. The repetition of the phrase "alien in my head" throughout the song emphasizes the feeling of being disconnected from oneself and trapped within one's own mind. The singer recognizes the need to escape from this state of mind, but finds it difficult to accomplish.
The lyrics describe a desire to reinvent oneself, to become a predator rather than a prey in this ghost world. The lines "off your axis, souped-up face/ I got my steel wool in my pocket with the turbo engine" suggest a need for speed and transformation through technology. The character in the song wants to escape the "ghost world" but seems to be stuck in a cycle of feeling trapped and disconnected.
One possible interpretation of the song is that it is about the struggle to maintain one's identity and sense of self in a world that feels increasingly otherworldly and detached. The repetition of the line "alien in my head" could be a metaphor for the sense of distance and detachment that many people feel in the modern world, where technology can make it easy to feel both connected and isolated.
Line by Line Meaning
Spin the wheel
Take chances and see where life takes you
And see what you get
Experience the consequences of your actions
Spin the wheel
Don't be afraid to take risks and try new things
I know you wanna be a predator
You want to assert your dominance and be in control
Not much to do
Life can be dull and uneventful
When you live in the
Ghost world
When you feel disconnected from reality and the people around you
Alien in my head
Feeling like a stranger in your own mind
And why won't you leave?
Trying to get rid of negative thoughts that won't go away
I don't want you to
Unable to fully let go of those negative thoughts
Off your axis
Feeling off-balance and unstable
Souped-up face
Feeling like you're wearing a mask or putting on a front
I got my steel wool in my pocket
Feeling like you need to protect yourself from the world
With the turbo engine
Taking action to escape from negative feelings and thoughts
Cause I got to escape
Feeling the need to get away from negative situations or thoughts
Alien in my head
Feeling like a stranger in your own mind
Alien in my head
Feeling like a stranger in your own mind
Alien in my head
Feeling like a stranger in your own mind
Alien in my head
Feeling like a stranger in your own mind
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Mark van Zyl
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J. M. Smig
Wrong lyrics. Neil Young cover. Listen at jmsmig.bandcamp.com. Hail Satan.