Headshrinker
Oasis Lyrics


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I know a girl who's lost and lonely
Sits by the phone on her own
But the phone don't ring
And the birds don't sing in her tree
She lost herself in a haze of pity
And doesn't know where to run
She's a headshrinker now
And I think it's time we have some fun

Lost in a fog
I've been treated like a dog
And I'm out of here
I got no name
And I feel no shame
And I got no fear
And I bow down
To the tears of a clown
Whatever's going down
Is coming around
I hope you don't regret today

For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives

Lost in a fog
I've been treated like a dog
And I'm out of here
I got no name
And I feel no shame
And I got no fear
And I bow down
To the tears of a clown
Whatever's going down
Is coming around
I hope you don't regret today

For the rest of your lives

I know a girl who's lost and lonely
Sits by the phone on her own
But the phone don't ring
And the birds don't sing in her tree
She lost herself in a haze of pity
And doesn't know where to run
She's a headshrinker now
And I think it's time we have some fun

Lost in a fog
I've been treated like a dog
And I'm out of here
I got no name
And I feel no shame
And I got no fear
And I bow down
To the tears of a clown
Whatever's going down
Is coming around
I hope you don't regret today

For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Oasis's song Headshrinker tell the story of a girl who is feeling lost and alone. She is waiting by the phone for someone to call, but nobody does. The birds don't sing in her tree, which is a metaphor for the lack of joy in her life. She has lost herself in a haze of pity and doesn't know where to turn. The singer refers to her as a headshrinker, implying that she has become obsessed with her own problems and may even be seeking help from a therapist. The singer then suggests that it's time they have some fun, perhaps trying to snap her out of her depression.


The second half of the song is sung from the perspective of the singer. He has also been lost in a fog and treated poorly, but he's done with that now. He declares that he has no name, no shame, and no fear, implying that he has shed the baggage of his past. He bows down to the tears of a clown, which could refer to the idea of hiding one's inner pain behind a facade of humor. He then warns the listener not to regret today for the rest of their lives, suggesting that they should take action to change their situation if they want to avoid lifelong regret.


Overall, the lyrics of Headshrinker are about feeling lost and struggling to find meaning and happiness in life. The song suggests that it's important to face our problems head-on and take action to improve our situation. It also hints at the idea that humor can be a powerful coping mechanism in difficult times.


Line by Line Meaning

I know a girl who's lost and lonely
There's a girl who has lost her way and feels isolated


Sits by the phone on her own
She spends her time waiting for someone to call or reach out to her


But the phone don't ring
No one calls or tries to communicate with her


And the birds don't sing in her tree
Even nature fails to provide any solace or joy for her


She lost herself in a haze of pity
She's lost in self-pity and can't find her way out


And doesn't know where to run
She's lost and doesn't know how to get out of her predicament


She's a headshrinker now
She's become a counselor or therapist to deal with her own issues


And I think it's time we have some fun
The singer thinks it's time to change the situation and do something enjoyable


Lost in a fog
Feeling confused and disorientated


I've been treated like a dog
Feeling undervalued and mistreated


And I'm out of here
The singer has had enough and is leaving the situation


I got no name
Feeling insignificant and unimportant


And I feel no shame
Not ashamed of leaving or standing up for oneself


And I got no fear
Not afraid of the consequences or what might happen next


And I bow down
Showing respect or humility towards someone or something


To the tears of a clown
Acknowledging the sadness and pain behind someone's facade of happiness


Whatever's going down
Whatever is happening or about to happen


Is coming around
The consequences of one's actions or situations will catch up eventually


I hope you don't regret today
The singer wishes that whoever they are addressing does not regret the consequences of their actions or inaction


For the rest of your lives
The consequences of today will continue to affect them for the rest of their lives


For the rest of your lives
The consequences of today will continue to affect them for the rest of their lives


For the rest of your lives
The consequences of today will continue to affect them for the rest of their lives


For the rest of your lives
The consequences of today will continue to affect them for the rest of their lives




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NOEL GALLAGHER

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@비정한세상

I know a girl who's lost and lonely
Sits by the phone on her own
But the phone don't ring
And the birds don't sing in her tree
She lost herself in a haze of pity
And doesn't know where to run
She's a headshrinker now
And I think it's time we have some fun
Lost in a fog
I've been treated like a dog
And I'm out of here
I got no name
And I feel no shame
And I got no fear
And I bow down
To the tears of a clown
Whatever's going down Is coming around
I hope you don't regret today
For the rest of your lives

Lost in a fog
I've been treated like a dog
And I'm out of here
I got no name
And I feel no shame
And I got no fear
And I bow down
To the tears of a clown
Whatever's going down
Is coming around
I hope you don't regret today
For the rest of your lives



@ramonfigueroa2491

I know a girl who's lost and lonely
Sits by the phone on her own
But the phone don't ring
And the birds don't sing in her tree
She lost herself in a haze of pity
And doesn't know where to run
She's a headshrinker now
And I think it's time we have some fun
Lost in a fog
I've been treated like a dog
And I'm out of here
I got no name
And I feel no shame
And I got no fear
And I bow down
To the tears of a clown
Whatever's going down
Is coming around
I hope you don't regret today
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
Lost in a fog
I've been treated like a dog
And I'm out of here
I got no name
And I feel no shame
And I got no fear
And I bow down
To the tears of a clown
Whatever's going down
Is coming around
I hope you don't regret today
For the rest of your lives
I know a girl who's lost and lonely
Sits by the phone on her own
But the phone don't ring
And the birds don't sing in her tree
She lost herself in a haze of pity
And doesn't know where to run
She's a headshrinker now
And I think it's time we have some fun
Lost in a fog
I've been treated like a dog
And I'm out of here
I got no name
And I feel no shame
And I got no fear
And I bow down
To the tears of a clown
Whatever's going down
Is coming around
I hope you don't regret today
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives
For the rest of your lives



All comments from YouTube:

@Genny-Zee

This is what pure rock ‘n’ roll sounds like. Nothing more, nothing less.

@philipmalone3896

Its pop music ye soft tart

@Fey-ml6qs

Its grunge, punk rock and sure definitely rock n roll.

@bengreen7409

It’s deffo not punk rock. Its rock n roll and that’s it man

@kolbr

One of the best songs from the era

@JoeKozak

Right

@henkdegroot5872

"Right on" rock, there can't be better.....

@AndrewBooker-o8c

Have a good one yea and we out ff out 4:26 here

@mrkipling2201

This is one of my top 3 Oasis tracks. Along with Fade Away and Bring it on Down.

@brokiezzz

you're the outcast

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