The band Reamonn began in 1990 in Freiburg, Germany with a classified advertisment from Rea in the paper. "Irish singer is looking for band for recording and tour". It didn't take long for Mike to contact Rea. He knew Sebi, who played in a band with Uwe. Uwe told Phil about the project they were doing and suddenly he was there too. Reamonn was born...
Reamonn is currently on hiatus, with vocalist Rea Garvey focusing on his solo career at the moment.
Head In My Hands
Reamonn Lyrics
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It happened to soon, I know
Insults were thrown
You think that you're grown by now
Feelings inside
Start to subside and grow
Where are you now
You got your head in your hands
Stop screaming
You got your head in your hands
Stop screaming, stop screaming
'Cause the world wakes up
And it pulls you in
You can do no wrong
It's loving you still
Yeah, the world wakes up
And it pulls you in
You can do no wrong
It's loving you still
It's loving you
Where are you now?
Where are you now, tell me?
Are you scratching your eyes?
Are you torn up inside, let's see?
Did your walls tumble down?
Did they push you around too much?
Have you nothing to say?
Are you running away from the touch?
You got your head in your hands
Stop screaming
You got your head in your hands
Stop screaming, stop screaming
'Cause the world wakes up
And it pulls you in
You can do no wrong
It's loving you still
Yeah, the world wakes up
And it pulls you in
You can do no wrong
It's loving you still
Loving you still
Loving you still
It's loving you
It's loving you
It's loving you
Yeah, the world wakes up
And it pulls you in
You can do no wrong
It's loving you still
Yeah, the world wakes up
And it pulls you in
You can do no wrong
It's loving you still
Yeah, the world wakes up
Yeah, the world wakes up
Yeah, the world wakes up
I wish, the world would wake up
It's loving you still
Loving you still
Loving you still
Loving you still
The opening lines of the song "Crouched in your mouth/It happened too soon, I know/Insults were thrown/You think that you're grown by now" imply that there is some sort of altercation or conflict that has happened between two people, and the singer sees the other person as being at fault for prematurely causing it. The next few lines, "Feelings inside/Start to subside and grow/Where are you now/Where are you now let me know," suggest a certain level of confusion and searching for clarity in the situation.
As the song progresses, the chorus repeats the line "You got your head in your hands/Stop screaming," which could be interpreted in a few ways. On one hand, it could mean that the other person is acting irrationally or out of control and needs to calm down. On the other hand, it could be taken as the singer addressing themselves and acknowledging that they need to take a step back and collect themselves. The final lines, "I wish, the world would wake up/It's loving you still," suggest a desire for some sort of resolution and peace, even if it seems out of reach.
Some possible interpretations of the song could be dealing with a toxic or unhealthy relationship, a situation where the singer feels like they are being blamed unfairly, or even struggles with their own emotions and self-control. The repetition of the chorus and the simple, straightforward lyrics give the song a sort of meditative quality, with the singer grappling with their thoughts and feelings in real-time.
Line by Line Meaning
Crouched in your mouth
You are in a vulnerable position and may be struggling to speak up.
It happened too soon, I know
Something unexpected occurred before you could prepare for it and you feel unready.
Insults were thrown
There was conflict or negativity in your recent interactions with someone.
You think that you're grown by now
Despite feeling out of control, you want to believe that you are capable of handling the situation.
Feelings inside
You are experiencing strong emotions internally.
Start to subside and grow
Your emotions may be calming down, but at the same time, they are still growing and changing.
Where are you now
You are wondering where you stand physically or emotionally in this situation.
Where are you now let me know
You are seeking clarity or reassurance from someone else.
You got your head in your hands
You may feel overwhelmed or uncertain about how to proceed.
Stop screaming
You may be expressing your emotions outwardly in a negative or unhelpful way.
'Cause the world wakes up
The world around you is moving on and changing whether you like it or not.
And it pulls you in
You may feel like you are getting swept up in the chaos of the world.
You can do no wrong
Despite potential mistakes, the world may still see you in a positive light.
It's loving you still
Despite everything, you are still loved and supported by someone or something.
Are you scratching your eyes?
You may be physically or metaphorically trying to remove something disturbing from your vision.
Are you torn up inside, let's see?
You are questioning your own emotional state and may be seeking insight or validation from others.
Did your walls tumble down?
You may have experienced a major upheaval or loss in your life that has left you feeling exposed.
Did they push you around too much?
You may feel like you have been taken advantage of or bullied in some way.
Have you nothing to say?
You may be feeling speechless, either due to shock or a sense of not being able to express yourself adequately.
Are you running away from the touch?
You may be feeling disconnected from the world around you and avoiding physical or emotional contact.
I wish, the world would wake up
You may be feeling frustrated or disappointed with the status quo.
Loving you still
Despite everything, there is still love and support present in your life.
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