Over My Head
Lit Lyrics

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They want to try and build me up
So they can tear me down
I wish that I could be back there
But I'm writing here right now

They've taken everything that I've had to give and
They say it's over but man I'm still here livin
I don't know what to do, I think that maybe

I'm in over my head
Stuck in the red
Somethin they said
Makes me think that I'm in over my head
Over my head
Over my head

I've got to get away from here
And it couldn't be too soon
'cause I see the stars are here with me
Like rockets to the moon

You take me everywhere that I've never been and
Show me the meaning of what life had to give and
I don't know what to say, I think that maybe

I'm in over my head
Lyin in her bed
Somethin she said
Makes me think that I'm in over my head
Over my head
Over my head

They've taken everything that I've had to give and
They say it's over but man I'm still here livin
I don't know what to do, I think that maybe

I'm in over my head
Stuck in the red
Somethin they said
Makes me think that I'm in over my head
Over my head
Over my head
I'm in over my head
I'm in over my head

I'm in over my head
I'm in over my head

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Lit's song "Over My Head" explore the struggle of being a successful musician while dealing with the constant scrutiny and criticism from others. The opening lines suggest that people are trying to "build up" the singer just so they can "tear [them] down," indicating that the singer feels like they are always being watched and judged. They express a longing to go back to a simpler time, but they can't because they are "writing here right now." This implies that the demands of their career are preventing them from going back to a more carefree life.

The chorus reinforces this feeling of being overwhelmed and out of their depth. The repetition of "over my head" suggests that the singer is drowning in the pressure and expectations placed upon them. The repeated use of the phrase "somethin they said" reinforces the idea that the singer is being criticized or doubted by others. The second verse introduces a romantic element to the song, with the singer feeling relief from their troubles when they are with their partner. However, even in this moment of respite, the overwhelming feeling remains present.

Overall, "Over My Head" is a song about the challenges of success and the toll it can take on an artist. The lyrics suggest that the singer often feels like they are being pulled in different directions, unable to reconcile the demands of their career with their personal life.

Line by Line Meaning

They want to try and build me up
People try to make me something more than I am

So they can tear me down
So they can bring me down from the pedestal they built for me

I wish that I could be back there
I wish I could go back to a simpler time

But I'm writing here right now
But I'm here in this moment trying to express myself

They've taken everything that I've had to give and
People have drained me of everything I have to offer

They say it's over but man I'm still here livin
They think I'm done, but I'm not ready to give up yet

I don't know what to do, I think that maybe
I'm lost and not sure what my next move should be

I'm in over my head
I'm in a situation where I don't know what I'm doing

Stuck in the red
I'm stuck in a difficult situation

Somethin they said
Something someone said made me realize I'm in trouble

Lyin in her bed
Lying in someone's bed, feeling confused and overwhelmed