Goin' Out of My Head
Jimmy Jones Trio Lyrics
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And you linger like a haunting refrain
And a find you swimming round in my brain
Like the bubbles in a glass of Champagne
Yes I think I'm going out of my head
I think I'm going out of my head
Over you, over you
I want you, I need you
I want you to want me
I can't think of anything but you
Yes I think I'm going out of my head
Cause I can't explain the tears that I've shed
Over you, over you
I see you each morning
But you just walk past me
You don't even know that I exist
Going out of my head over you
Out of my head over you
Out of my head
Day and night, Night and day
It's wrong, Wrong or right
I must think of a way into your heart
Ah, there's no other reason that we should be apart
Yes I think I'm going out of my head
I can't explain the tears that I've shed
Over you, over you
I see you each morning but you just walk past me
You don't even know that I exist
Going out of my head over you
Out of my head over you
Out of my head day and night
Night and day it's wrong
Wrong or right
Going out of my head
Day and night, night and day
It's wrong, wrong or right
Going out of my head
Going out of my head.
Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain
Sunny, you smiled at me and then it eased my pain
Now the dark days are gone and bright days are here
My Sunny once shined so sincere, Sunny once so true
I love you I love you
The song “You Go to My Head/Goin’ Out of My Head,” performed by the Jimmy Jones Trio, tells the story of someone who is inexplicably drawn to someone else. They describe the object of their affection as being constantly on their mind, like a “haunting refrain,” and floating in their thoughts like “bubbles in a glass of champagne.” The singer admits that they are going “out of their head” over this person and cannot explain the tears they’ve shed or why they can't think of anything but this person. Though they see the person each day, they continue to go unnoticed and feel invisible to them.
The song is a classic tale of unrequited love, and as the song goes on, the singer becomes more and more desperate to find a way into the heart of the one they love. They describe their need for this person, wanting them to want them in return. Despite the pain and obsession, they cannot help themselves from being consumed by their emotions.
Overall, the lyrics convey the raw, intense emotions that come with unrequited love. The focus on bubbles and champagne make it clear that this is a romantic desire, not just a physical want. The desperation in the lyrics also emphasizes the intensity of the emotions involved.
Line by Line Meaning
You go to my head
You occupy my thoughts entirely
And you linger like a haunting refrain
Your presence is persistent and unforgettable
And a find you swimming round in my brain
Your thoughts are always in my mind
Like the bubbles in a glass of Champagne
Your memory is effervescent and delightful
Yes I think I'm going out of my head
I am losing my sanity due to my intense feelings for you
I want you, I need you
I desire and require your affection
I want you to want me
I yearn for your reciprocal feelings of attraction
I can't think of anything but you
My mind is solely consumed by thoughts of you
Cause I can't explain the tears that I've shed
I cannot rationalize the emotions that have caused me to cry
I see you each morning but you just walk past me
I encounter you daily even though you do not acknowledge me
You don't even know that I exist
You are unaware of my existence and presence
Day and night, Night and day It's wrong, Wrong or right
My thoughts of you are incessant, whether it's rational or not
I must think of a way into your heart
I must find a way to gain your affection and love
Ah, there's no other reason that we should be apart
I strongly believe that we should be together
Sunny, yesterday my life was filled with rain
Before I met you, my life was filled with difficulty and sadness
Sunny, you smiled at me and then it eased my pain
Your love and attention has made my life more fulfilling and happy
Now the dark days are gone and bright days are here
Your presence has illuminated my life and made everything better
My Sunny once shined so sincere, Sunny once so true
Your love was once genuine and authentic
I love you I love you
I love you with all of my heart
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: J.F. Coots, Haven Gillespie
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