F… Read Full Bio ↴Junkhouse was a noted Canadian alternative rock band of the 1990s.
Formed in 1989 in Hamilton, Ontario, the band consisted of vocalist and guitarist Tom Wilson,[1] guitarist Dan Achen, bassist Russ Wilson and drummer Ray Farrugia.
In Sept. of 1993 they released their official debut, Strays, and promoted the album by touring as an opening act for The Waltons and Soul Asylum. That album was produced by Malcolm Burn, and produced radio hits for the band with "Out of My Head", "Prayin' for the Rain" and "Big Brown Turtle".
In 1997 Colin Cripps joined the band and they released their final album, Fuzz, which was primarily written by Wilson and Cripps, and featured their biggest single, "Shine". Following that album, the band members went their separate ways.
Out Of My Head
Junkhouse Lyrics
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I've been drowned in your arms
I can't run
Both legs broken on the ground
I paint her face on every wall
I shout her name down empty halls
and I'm going right out, right out of my head
going right out, right out of my head
going right out, right out of my head
I've been here
Lies doesn't it take for a woman
But change your oil
and finally brakes
the words we use
and chosen few
The question risen
what are we ta' do?
and I'm going right out, right out of my head
going right out, right out of my head
going right out, right out of my head
going right out, right out of my head
alright!
In the night time
We have time and grime to talk
And green wash
Lazy neighbours drivin' down your car
I been your face
I seen to your house
I want to say
Just shut your mouth
and I'm going right out, right out of my head
going right out, right out of my head
going right out, right out of my head
going right out, right out of my head
going right out, right out of my head
(until fade)
The lyrics to Junkhouse's "Out Of My Head" speak to the intense feelings and thoughts that come with being infatuated with someone. The song's opening lines describe someone who has become "wasted" and "drowned" in the arms of someone they love. They are so consumed by their emotions that they can't even run, as both legs are "broken on the ground." This person's obsession with their love interest is made clear as they "paint her face on every wall" and "shout her name down empty halls."
As the song progresses, the lyrics touch on the ways in which we try to distract ourselves from our feelings. The lines "lies doesn't it take for a woman / but change your oil / and finally brakes" suggest that we turn to mundane tasks, like changing the oil in our car, as a way of coping. However, these distractions only go so far. The chorus repeats the idea that the singer is "going right out" of their head, suggesting they are losing control of their thoughts and emotions.
The final verse of the song is more confrontational in tone. The singer has clearly had enough of someone they know and exclaims "just shut your mouth." The song ends with the repeated chorus, further emphasizing the idea that the singer is losing their grip on reality.
Overall, "Out Of My Head" paints a vivid picture of what it's like to be consumed by feelings of infatuation and obsession. The lyrics touch on the ways in which we try to distract ourselves from these feelings, but ultimately suggest that we may never be able to fully escape them.
Line by Line Meaning
i've been wasted
I have been under the influence of drugs or alcohol, perhaps due to my obsession with someone.
I've been drowned in your arms
I have been completely consumed by this person and their physical embrace.
I can't run
I am trapped and unable to escape this person's influence on me.
Both legs broken on the ground
This is a metaphor for feeling powerless and unable to move forward in life or free myself from my obsession.
I paint her face on every wall
I am constantly visualizing this person and their image haunts me wherever I go.
I shout her name down empty halls
I am so obsessed with this person that I even find myself calling out their name in places where nobody can hear me.
and I'm going right out, right out of my head
This obsession is taking a toll on my mental health and I am losing control of my thoughts and actions.
I've been here
I have been through similar situations before and this feeling of obsession is not new to me.
Lies doesn't it take for a woman
It is not difficult for a woman to deceive someone and cause them to become obsessed.
But change your oil
This is a metaphor for taking care of practical matters such as maintenance on a car, while ignoring the emotional turmoil that comes with obsession.
and finally brakes
Eventually, these practical matters will come to a halt and the focus will shift back to the obsession.
the words we use
Our choice of language and the way we communicate can play a role in how we are perceived and how our obsession manifests.
and chosen few
There are only a select few people who we may confide in or understand our obsession.
The question risen
This is the question that arises when we are caught in the throes of obsession and unsure of what to do next.
what are we ta' do?
What actions can we take to overcome this obsession and regain control of our lives?
In the night time
During moments of quiet and solitude, the obsession can become more intense and overwhelming.
We have time and grime to talk
During these quiet moments, we may find ourselves lost in thought or obsessing over this person.
And green wash
This could be a reference to eco-friendly products that are meant to clean and purify, but in this context, it is meant to suggest that we should rid ourselves of the obsession in a similar way.
Lazy neighbours drivin' down your car
This is a metaphor for other people who we may feel are interfering with our peace of mind and distracting us from our obsession.
I been your face
I cannot escape this person's presence and they haunt me wherever I go and in everything that I do.
I seen to your house
This person's image is everywhere and even in the home that we share or the spaces that we once shared together.
I want to say
I have feelings and thoughts that I want to express, but they are clouded by my obsession.
Just shut your mouth
This is the internal struggle between wanting to express myself and wanting to silence my thoughts and feelings to overcome this obsession.
Contributed by Audrey R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@genegeorge2817
... just when the Puffs kick in! 👍👍😎😎🎸🎸🎸🎸
@sherrythebirthdayclown3634
Hearing the sad news about Russ I burst into tears because he was a damn good guitar player and their music made me smile I used to listen to junk house a lot back in the 90s I would play my one cassette tape and I would borrow a lot of the tapes from the Sherwood Library and I would listen to them constantly until I was able to afford to buy one I wore out my cassette tape until it broke rest in peace Russ
@Flamsterette
Still a good song in 2023!
@jimometry
Hungover afternoon on a Sunday... circa 199X... definitely much music.. and man.. this spoke to me.. and I have loved it ever since.. forgot about it for years.. but I swear I saw Tom Wilson in Dublin in 2016.. Sordid history... Love this song. Thanks for this. You guys were great.
@patriciapaquette1199
Jim --he had a rough sorta start & for me - HE CAME OUT ON TOP x
@liluziburnt7678
Shoutout to Kingstons K-Rock 105.7 for playing this on the way home from work today! 🤟🏽🤟🏽
@midnighttoker1357
Rest in Power Russ
@AnonymousOne11One
RIP Russ, you were one of the nicest human beings I ever met.
@jimbo4460
Love Tom Wilson, The Florida Razors, Blackie and the Rodeo Kings....I would love to see Junkhouse together performing these tunes again. There never was a falling out or anything, just went their own way.
@Stubbsified
December 2nd at the Horseshoe Tavern