HEADSTRONG
Robb Murphy Lyrics


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Spiders creep across your skin like tickly fingers
Ice melts down your spinal chord like lights on a highway
Feels like nothing's going your way, you're in over your head
Not smart, heart is in the car park pining for home time

You haven't really lived
You haven't really lived ‘til you're far from
The strongest and the wise
The hopeful and the few that lay between
I need my headstrong

Caffeine fuels you when your stressed messed, chocolate or cinnamon
Irate people in your face waste your only coffee break
Trapped caved man your feeling brave escape is priority
Sparks fly cogs and leavers just die, ready for bedy time

You haven't really lived
You haven't really lived ‘til you're far from
The strongest and the wise
The hopeful and the few that lay between
I need my headstrong

Relax cut yourself a break mate, your mind is a fragile thing
Brain waves crave a little rest bite and skin needs sunlight

Do do do do do do
Do do do do do do do do do do

You haven't really lived
You haven't really lived ‘til you're far from
The strongest and the wise
The hopeful and the few that lay between

You haven't really lived
You haven't really lived ‘til you're far from
The strongest and the wise
The hopeful and the few that lay between




I need my headstrong
I need my headstrong

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Robb Murphy's song Headstrong describe the stress and pressure of everyday life and highlight the importance of finding resilience and strength to overcome these challenges. The imagery of spiders creeping across the skin and ice melting down the spinal cord creates a sense of discomfort and unease, reflecting the emotional and physical strain that comes with stress. The chorus emphasizes the idea that true living comes from facing adversity and pushing through it, rather than feeling defeated by it. The repetition of the phrase "I need my headstrong" serves as a reminder of the importance of resilience and inner strength in navigating life's challenges.


The verses touch upon different coping mechanisms people turn to when feeling stressed or overwhelmed, such as caffeine, chocolate, and even fantasy of escape. The line "Not smart, heart is in the car park pining for home time" expresses a sense of detachment and a longing for a sense of belonging or stability. However, the song encourages individuals to take a step back and cut themselves a break, recognizing the importance of self-care and finding balance amidst the chaos of daily life.


Line by Line Meaning

Spiders creep across your skin like tickly fingers
You feel overwhelmed and uncomfortable, like spiders crawling on you.


Ice melts down your spinal chord like lights on a highway
You feel nervous and unsure, like a car driving down a dark, icy highway.


Feels like nothing's going your way, you're in over your head
You feel like you're drowning in your problems and nothing is going right.


Not smart, heart is in the car park pining for home time
You feel out of place and want to go home instead of being in a difficult situation.


You haven't really lived
You haven't truly experienced life.


You haven't really lived ‘til you're far from The strongest and the wise The hopeful and the few that lay between
You haven't really lived until you've gone beyond your comfort zone and experienced life in all its forms.


I need my headstrong
I need to be strong and capable to face life's challenges.


Caffeine fuels you when your stressed messed, chocolate or cinnamon
You rely on things like caffeine and sugar to help you cope with stress.


Irate people in your face waste your only coffee break
People who are angry and upset consume your precious free time.


Trapped caved man your feeling brave escape is priority
You feel like a prisoner and the most important thing is to escape your current situation.


Sparks fly cogs and leavers just die, ready for bedy time
You feel mentally and physically exhausted and just want to rest.


Relax cut yourself a break mate, your mind is a fragile thing
It's important to take a break and relax, as your mental health is fragile and needs care.


Brain waves crave a little rest bite and skin needs sunlight
Your brain needs rest and your body needs sunlight to feel refreshed.




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Comments from YouTube:

Cre8twists

This song is infectious and will have you smiling in no time!
It'll make your feet start to tap and before you know it you'll start to sing along!
Love it!

Robb Murphy

+Cre8twists thank you !!

RobbMurphyFans

Great video! We want more! ;)
Love the song...can't help but singing along when hearing it!

Kirsten Bogaard

Great song! Love the video! More episodes coming up soon? Wondering what those animals are up to now they're freeeee! ;)

Robb Murphy

+Kirsten Bogaard thanks for sharing Kirsten ! Animals are in hibernation at the moment, but I would say they will be back !

Natty Namedropper

+Kirsten Bogaard thanks for sharing some of the music, I got to hear them because of you.. cheers

jaspit44

Beautifly soft and fun, made me smile laugh and feel at home. THANKS

Robb Murphy

+jaspit44 Thank you ! :)

Helen Moore

Just subscribed today , going to have fun catching up on your work ...

Robb Murphy

Thanks Helen, yes loads to catch up on lol. hope you get better ASAP!! ❤️

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