The stage name P.J. Proby was suggested to him by a friend named Sharon Sheeley (Eddie Cochran's girlfriend) who remembered the name of an old high school boyfriend.
P.J. Proby did demos for Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, and other artists. His greatest hits are "Somewhere", "Maria", "Hold Me", "Niki Hoeky" and "I Apologise". In 1996, Marc Almond produced the album Legend which included the duet single "Yesterday Has Gone".
In My Dreams
P.J. Proby Lyrics
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I see a country always starved
I hear the music of a heartbeat
I walk, and the people turn and laugh
Is it in my head
Is it in my head
Is it in my head here at the start?
Is it in my head
Is it in my head, or in my heart?
I pick up phones and hear my history
I dream of all the calls I miss
I try to number those who love me
And find exactly what the trouble is
Is it in my head
Is it in my head
Is it in my head here at the start?
Is it in my head
Is it in my head
Is it in my head, or in my heart?
I feel I'm being followed
My head is empty
Yet every word I say turns out a sentence
Statements to a stranger
Just asking for directions
Turn from being help to being questions
I see a man without a problem
These lyrics present a series of disconnected images and impressions that suggest a sense of confusion, disorientation, and uncertainty. The first verse describes a man who seems to have no problems, but also a country that is always starved, implying a stark contrast and unsettling contradiction. The second verse references missed phone calls and trying to identify who loves the singer. These lines suggest a sense of loneliness, anxiety, and the search for validation. The chorus repeats the question, "Is it in my head or in my heart?" conveying the sense of second-guessing, uncertainty and doubt.
The third verse takes a more surreal turn, with the singer feeling like they're being followed and their head feeling empty, yet every word spoken turning into a sentence with stranger questioning the singer's intentions. This verse suggests a sense of paranoia and fear, with a lack of control over one's own thoughts and words. The final repetition of the first verse reinforces the unresolved tension and ambiguity present throughout the song.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a sense of fragmented identity, unsure of one's own thoughts and motivations, and seeking meaning and connection amidst a world of confusion and contradictions. The repeated question of whether it's in the head or in the heart suggests a deeper quest for understanding and self-awareness.
Line by Line Meaning
I see a man without a problem
I observe a man who appears to have no issues or troubles in his life
I see a country always starved
I notice that the country is constantly facing the challenge of hunger and poverty
I hear the music of a heartbeat
I sense the rhythm and sound of a person's heartbeat
I walk, and the people turn and laugh
As I walk, I hear individuals laughing and mocking me, causing me to feel self-conscious
Is it in my head
I wonder whether these thoughts and experiences are imagined or real
Is it in my head here at the start?
I question if these feelings and ideas are present from the beginning or if they are a recent development
Is it in my head, or in my heart?
I contemplate if these emotions and beliefs are originating from my mind or from my feelings
I pick up phones and hear my history
When I answer the phone, I hear reminders of my past and the calls I have missed
I dream of all the calls I miss
In my sleep, I have visions of the conversations and messages that I didn't receive
I try to number those who love me
I attempt to count the people in my life who care for me and have positive feelings toward me
And find exactly what the trouble is
I hope to uncover precisely why I'm experiencing negative emotions and problems
I feel I'm being followed
I perceive that someone is trailing me and keeping tabs on my activities
My head is empty
I feel like my mind is blank and unable to produce coherent thoughts
Yet every word I say turns out a sentence
Despite having no clear ideas, I still manage to produce comprehensible phrases and statements when I speak
Statements to a stranger
The expressions and comments I make are being directed to an unknown person
Just asking for directions
I'm politely requesting assistance in finding my way to a particular destination
Turn from being help to being questions
However, my simple request for help quickly transforms into probing inquiries and doubts from the other person
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Written by: Peter Dennis Blandfor Townshend
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