Outta My Head
Jim James with M. Ward Lyrics
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And then off with it's head, off with it's head, oh my!
And a breeze met a blossom in a winter embrace
And then off with it's head, off with it's head, oh my!
Am I outta my head, outta my head my love?
Am I outta my head or is this real life?
(No clue on the this verse at all!)
And then off with my head, off with my head, oh my!
Once you taught me how to crawl, and you taught me how to cry
And then off with my head, off with my head, oh my!
Am I outta my head, outta my head my love?
Am I outta my head or is this goodbye?
Am I outta my head or is this goodbye?
The lyrics to M. Ward's song "Outta My Head" are intriguing and open to interpretation. The opening lines describe a scene of a playful kitten meeting a playful bird, only to have the bird lose its head. Similarly, a breeze and a blossom have a romantic encounter but end with the blossom losing its head. The repetition of the phrase "off with its head" creates a jarring effect, emphasizing the suddenness and violence of the outcomes. It is unclear what the metaphor behind these incidents is, but it can be interpreted as a commentary on the fleeting nature of life and love.
The chorus introduces a question posed by the singer, who wonders if they are out of their head or if they are experiencing real life. This could be a reflection of their confusion or questioning of their emotions and experiences. The line "and then off with my head" brings the motif of decapitation full circle, suggesting that the singer feels they could be the next one to lose their head in this unpredictable world. The final line questioning whether this is goodbye adds a layer of uncertainty and leaves the listener contemplating the meaning behind it all.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh a playful little kitten met a playful little bird,
Two innocent and playful creatures, the kitten and bird, met, but the kitten immediately killed the bird.
And a breeze met a blossom in a winter embrace
The gentle wind met a flower, which it then destroyed through its cold winter embrace.
Am I outta my head, outta my head my love?
The singer is asking if they are crazy or if what is happening is actually real.
And then off with my head, off with my head, oh my!
The artist is acknowledging that their life or sanity is in danger, hence the reference to beheading.
Once you taught me how to crawl, and you taught me how to cry
The artist is reflecting on a relationship where the other person taught them basic human emotions and physical actions.
Am I outta my head or is this goodbye?
The singer is again questioning if they are losing their mind, or if this is the end of a relationship or situation.
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