My Brain Hurts A Lot
Phantom Blue Lyrics
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Never get there on time
They say that I'm lazy
I'm just not the kind
No no no no no no,
Never thought it'd be this way
My mind is aching
I'm sinking low
[Chorus]
My brain hurts a lot
Don't know where to stop
No no
My brain it hurts a lot
Pushed it to overload
They say when you grow up
It's not no paradise
This ain't no fucking heaven
And Heaven's on my mind
All I hear
Is screaming sirens everywhere
Oh sweet baby
Can you take me there?
The lyrics of Phantom Blue's song "My Brain Hurts A Lot" depict the struggles of a person who is finding it difficult to adjust to the pressures of life. The song opens with the lines "It starts much too early, never get there on time, they say that I'm lazy, I'm just not the kind." Here, the person is expressing their inability to cope with the routine demands of life. They feel like they are constantly being judged for their lack of punctuality and work ethic. They are overwhelmed by the expectations put on them and feel like they don't fit in with society's norms.
The chorus of the song, "My brain hurts a lot, don't know where to stop, my brain it hurts a lot, pushed it to overload," is a lament of the person's mental state. They are experiencing immense pain in their mind and feel like they have reached a breaking point. They are struggling to find a way out and don't know how to cope with the pressures they are facing.
In the second verse, the person reflects on the disillusionment that comes with growing up. They realize that life is not the paradise they were promised, and that things are much more difficult than they thought. They say, "This ain't no fucking heaven, and Heaven's on my mind, all I hear is screaming sirens everywhere, oh sweet baby, can you take me there?" Here, the person is desperate for an escape from the hardships of life. They long for a safe haven where they can find solace and peace.
Line by Line Meaning
It starts much too early
The day begins too soon and there is not enough time to be punctual
Never get there on time
Unable to arrive on time
They say that I'm lazy
Others accuse me of being lethargic
I'm just not the kind
I'm not the type of person to conform to society's standards
Never thought it'd be this way
Did not anticipate this outcome
My mind is aching
Experiencing mental distress
I'm sinking low
Emotionally and mentally feeling debilitated
My brain hurts a lot
Experiencing cognitive overload and associated pain
Don't know where to stop
Unable to identify a point to cease or slow down
Pushed it to overload
Exhausted my brain by exceeding its capacity
They say when you grow up
Adults tell youth that they won't find paradise
It's not no paradise
The world is not a utopia
This ain't no fucking heaven
The reality is not heavenly
And Heaven's on my mind
Constantly thinking about a better place than the current reality
All I hear
The only sound I perceive is
Is screaming sirens everywhere
The general atmosphere is chaotic and loud
Oh sweet baby
An expression of affection and seeking comfort from someone
Can you take me there?
Asking someone to lead me to a place that is better than the current predicament
Contributed by Emma H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Josh Mannen
Yo! Cathleen and Richard. You guys might be in a pointless argument… Because Cathleen‘s responses keep coming to my email, but I don’t see them here.
Anyhow.
It’s unfortunate that you had a bad experience or falling out with members of the band Cathleen. It’s unfortunate that the band is no longer together.
Look… I am a drummer also and have been in and out of many bands in Hollywood. It’s like having four or five girlfriends, At the same time. Sometimes even though you make great magic together… It doesn’t always work out.
But coming on here and talking trash will not negate the magic that they made.
Every time I’ve ever run into Linda, she’s been nothing but a sweetheart. And I’ve always thoroughly enjoyed watching her perform. You will not change my opinion that she’s my favorite female drummer and you will not change my opinion that “Built to Perform” is quite possibly the best heavy-metal/hard rock album of the 90s.
I wish all of the past members the greatest success and look forward to new music or solo projects by everyone.
Krooksbane
How the hell did I miss this band growing up!
I just binged between self titled and built to perform and I love these gals! Linda McDonald is a fantastic drummer, I love the production quality on both records. Gigi’s vocals are incredible and the guitar tone is fucking brilliant.
Hope someone from the band reads this, you gals wrote kick ass music!
Hunter Killer
Absolutely! They are beautiful shining stars!
Robert Rousseau
Phantom Blue are Awesome. Gigi is one of the best singer ever! Love her voice so much. ❤️
Sabrina Varela
Thanks for uploading this masterpiece!
80’s Rocker
Great band
Great playing
Great music
Are Ray
Must have been a great band live!
Lee Thomas
I forgot how good Phantom Blue were, very talented. It's been at least 26 years since I last listened to them, thanks for the upload Hard Rock Blog. It would be great if they reformed, like Vixen
Rich Argrew
Gigi is in the studio recording her solo album
Josh Mannen
I got this CD back in the late 90's as I was HUGE fan of Built to Perform. Guru, If memory serves me the only way to get the CD was to buy Linda's comic book, and CD came free with it... and the only way to buy the comic book, was to join the fan club. This is the ONLY band I ever joined a fan club for, only to get this CD. A few years ago I was playing with a band that opened for Linda's Iron Maiden tribute in Hollywood, at a strip club... I wore one of the Phantom Blue removable tattoos that came with the fan club, we laughed and took a horribly blurry picture of the event.
Mayhem81
Josh Mannen dude, that is bloody awesome.