She Sheila
Nelson Lyrics


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Who's that on my radio?
Who's that on my new tv?
Who's that on my stereo?
Sheila is invading me

She sheila's in my mind
The way she looks at me she might as well be blind
She sheila's in my head
And when I talk to her I lie alone in bed

Pictures all around me
Pictures of her everywhere
She's the picture of my dreams
Picture perfect picture stare

She sheila's in my mind
The way she looks at me she might as well be blind




She sheila's in my head
An when I talk to her I lie alone in bed

Overall Meaning

The song "She Sheila" by Nelson is a classic rock track with a catchy melody and lyrics that speak to obsession and infatuation. The singer is clearly taken with a woman named Sheila, who seems to be everywhere he turns - on his radio, on his TV, on his stereo, and in his mind. The chorus repeats the phrase "She Sheila's in my mind" emphasizing the all-consuming nature of his attraction to her.


The lyrics describe Sheila as "the picture of my dreams" which suggests that the singer has created an idealized version of her in his mind, but it's not clear if this imaginary version matches the real Sheila. The line "when I talk to her I lie alone in bed" is particularly revealing, suggesting that the singer may not have actually met Sheila in person and is instead talking to a fantasy version of her in his head.


The song's catchy melody and lyrics about unrequited love struck a chord with listeners and "She Sheila" became a hit after its release in 1990. It's now considered a classic of the hair metal era and a staple of 80s and 90s nostalgia playlists.


Line by Line Meaning

Who's that on my radio?
I am wondering who is the person I'm hearing on the radio.


Who's that on my new tv?
I am wondering who is the person I'm seeing on the new television.


Who's that on my stereo?
I am wondering who is the person I'm hearing on the stereo.


Sheila is invading me
The person named Sheila is taking over my thoughts and emotions.


She sheila's in my mind
My mind is completely consumed by thoughts of Sheila.


The way she looks at me she might as well be blind
She doesn't seem to see me the same way I see her.


She sheila's in my head
My thoughts are completely dominated by Sheila.


An when I talk to her I lie alone in bed
Even though I talk to her, I still feel alone.


Pictures all around me
There are many pictures of Sheila near me.


Pictures of her everywhere
Sheila's pictures are present everywhere around me.


She's the picture of my dreams
She is the exact picture of who I have always dreamed of.


Picture perfect picture stare
She has a perfect appearance and mannerisms.




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