I Think I Lost My Headache
Queens of the Stone Age Lyrics


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You know why
They called and just let it ring
No reply
The door is open I swear
Ain't no use in pickin' up
You know why

[Chorus]
It's all my head I know
So they tell me so
Until my head explodes
Into my head it goes

Tastes so good
Oh, but I knew it would
Tastes so good
Burn like a match house
Medicate just to make you soft
Love is blind

Catchin' the rest me
What the hell were they thinking of
You know why





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Queens of the Stone Age's song, "I Think I Lost My Headache" reflect themes of confusion, frustration, and angst. The song begins with the singer acknowledging a missed phone call, and an open door that no one has entered. The line, "Ain't no use in pickin' up, you know why" alludes to the singer's expectation of disappointment or failure. The chorus echoes these feelings of defeat, as the singer admits that everything is "all my head" and that they are just waiting for their head to explode.


The second verse suggests that the singer is medicating to cope with the pain of love, which is described as something that blinds and confuses them. The line, "Catchin' the rest me, what the hell were they thinking of" suggests that the singer's emotional turmoil is confusing to those around them. The song ends with another repetition of the chorus, leaving the listener to contemplate the implied mental breakdown that the singer is experiencing.


Overall, the lyrics to "I Think I Lost My Headache" paint a vivid picture of someone struggling with complicated emotions and feeling like their head is about to explode. The contrast between the comforting taste of medication and the burning sensation it causes is a powerful metaphor for the duality of pleasure and pain that often accompanies difficult emotional experiences.


Line by Line Meaning

You know why
I have an idea why this is happening


They called and just let it ring
Someone called but didn't leave a message


No reply
I didn't answer the phone


The door is open I swear
I left the door unlocked


Ain't no use in pickin' up
There's no point in answering the phone


[Chorus]
I can't escape my thoughts or emotions


It's all my head I know
I realize it's just in my mind


So they tell me so
People keep reminding me


Until my head explodes
It feels like my head will burst


Into my head it goes
It's all consuming and can't be ignored


Tastes so good
Indulging in pleasure is satisfying


Oh, but I knew it would
I anticipated it would feel good


Burn like a match house
It hurts a lot


Medicate just to make you soft
Taking drugs to numb the pain or distress


Love is blind
Being infatuated can cause irrational decisions


Catchin' the rest me
My emotions are overwhelming


What the hell were they thinking of
I can't understand why they did what they did


You know why
I have a feeling I understand the reasons why


[Chorus]
Regardless of what I do, I can't escape the pain or thoughts




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JOSH HOMME, NICK OLIVERI

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Imagine writing a song this cool and then continuing to exist normally afterwards.

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