Adams dropped out of high school at age 16 to work in a shoe shop and make music. He formed a band named Whiskeytown in 1994; they disbanded in 1999 having released two full albums, Faithless Street and Strangers Almanac. Adams went on to put out his first solo record, Heartbreaker, in 2000. After a long delay, in 2001 Whiskeytown's third album Pneumonia was finally issued.
In 2002, Ryan contributed backing vocals on Butterfly in Reverse, from the Counting Crows album, Hard Candy; after Adam Duritz (Counting Crows lead singer) appeared on the album Gold.
Ryan is highly prolific, and in 2005 released one double album and two regular albums: Cold Roses, Jacksonville City Nights and 29, respectively. His album, 29, was produced by friend Ethan Johns (who also produced his first two albums, Heartbreaker and Gold). In between those two releases and his 2005 triple-header, Ryan released Demolition (a collection of out-takes), Love Is Hell and Rock N Roll. Unreleased studio albums include 48 Hours, Exile On Franklin Street and Suicide Handbook.
In addition, Adams worked with Jesse Malin to form the punk-rock group The Finger (under the pseudonyms, "Warren Peace" and "Irving Plaza" respectively), who released two E.P.s which were collected together to form We Are Fuck You, released on One Little Indian Records in 2003.
In 2006 Ryan went on a minor UK-tour and a minor US-tour along the west-coast and has streamed 11+ mini albums on his website, under numerous jokey pseudonyms (DJ Reggie, Werewolph, The Shit, Rhoda Ro, Ghetto Birds).
The following solo record, entitled Easy Tiger, was released on June 26, 2007. The newest and last record with his backing band The Cardinals, Cardinology, was released in October 2008 and followed by extensive touring through the UK, US and Australia.
In January 2009 he announced that he would be going on an indefinite hiatus from music. The Kindness Songfacts reports that the major reason for Adams’ temporary retirement was his struggles with Ménière’s disease, a disorder of the inner ear that wrecks havoc on hearing and balance. Adams resumed performing in October 2010, and released his thirteenth studio album, Ashes & Fire, on October 11, 2011. His now ex-wife, pop singer and actress Mandy Moore, contributed some backing vocals.
Halloweenhead
Ryan Adams Lyrics
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I got a Halloween head
Head full of tricks and treats
It leads me through the nighttime streets
Black cats and fallen trees
Under ladders, always walkin'
Salt shaker spills, just throw it over your shoulder, babe
I got a Halloweenhead
Halloweenhead
Head full of candy bags
costume shops and punks in drag
Head full of tricks and treats
Places where junkies meet
And it leads me through the streets at night
That's alright I just watch, I don't go inside
It's all the same old shit again
I got a Halloweenhead
I got a Halloweenhead
Lord, I got a Halloween head
Guitar solo!
I got a Halloweenhead
Lord, I got a Halloweenhead
I got a Halloweenhead
Oh Lord, I got a Halloweenhead
Here comes that shit again
I got a Halloweenhead
Head full of tricks and treats
It leads me through the nighttime streets
Downtown, downtown, downtown
I got a Halloweenhead
I got a Halloweenhead
Lord, I got a Halloweenhead
What the fuck's wrong with me?
God, I'm a Halloween head
The song "Halloweenhead" by Ryan Adams is a spooky and fun tune that describes the feeling of being stuck in a cycle of bad habits and unhealthy patterns. The lyrics of the song paint a picture of a person with a head "full of tricks and treats" who is constantly led astray by their own desires and impulses. The main character is described as having a "Halloween head", which is a metaphor for a mind that is haunted by the ghosts of past mistakes and the lure of temptation.
Throughout the song, we see the main character struggling to resist the urge to indulge in these bad habits. They are tempted by the "places where junkies meet" and the "punks in drag", but they know that giving in to these temptations will only lead to more trouble. However, despite their best efforts to stay on the right path, the main character can't seem to shake the feeling that they are trapped in a cycle of repeating the same mistakes over and over again.
Line by Line Meaning
Here comes that shit again
The singer is experiencing a familiar feeling he associates with Halloween.
I got a Halloween head
The singer is caught up in the excitement and anticipation of Halloween.
Head full of tricks and treats
The singer has a mind filled with various Halloween-themed activities such as playing pranks, getting treats and visiting haunted houses.
It leads me through the nighttime streets
The artist feels like a Halloween spirit is guiding him as he roams the dark streets.
Black cats and fallen trees
The artist is immersed in the typical imagery of Halloween, such as black cats and spooky, barren trees.
Under ladders, always walkin'
The singer is not superstitious, as he walks under ladders even on Halloween, a day that is typically seen as bad luck.
Salt shaker spills, just throw it over your shoulder, babe
The singer is very relaxed and confident, even when it comes to silly superstitions such as spilling salt, knowing that the solution is to throw it over his shoulder.
Head full of candy bags
The artist is thinking about all the candy he can collect on Halloween.
Costume shops and punks in drag
The artist is thinking of the various Halloween costumes and the unique, colorful characters he sees out and about on Halloween night.
Places where junkies meet
The artist understands that there are parts of town where addicts congregate, even on Halloween.
And it leads me through the streets at night
The Halloween vibe is so strong that it feels like someone or something is leading the singer through the city streets.
That's alright I just watch, I don't go inside
Although the artist is fascinated by the scene, he is wise enough not to involve himself in dangerous or seedy situations.
It's all the same old shit again
Despite the excitement of Halloween, the singer recognizes that a lot of the holiday is cliched and formulaic.
Downtown, downtown, downtown
The singer's Halloween journey is focused on the downtown area.
Lord, I got a Halloween head
The singer feels consumed by the Halloween celebrations, almost to a religious degree.
What the fuck's wrong with me?
The artist momentarily questions his own sensibilities for being so enamored of Halloween.
God, I'm a Halloween head
The artist accepts that he has a unique passion and energy for Halloween and embraces it as part of his identity.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RYAN ADAMS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@natemekis3959
Here comes that shit again
I got a Halloween head
Head full of tricks and treats
It leads me through the nighttime streets
Black cats and fallen trees
Under ladders, always walkin'
Salt shaker spills, just throw it over your shoulder, babe
I got a bad idea again
I got a Halloweenhead
Halloweenhead
Head full of candy bags
costume shops and punks in drag
Head full of tricks and treats
Places where junkies meet
And it leads me through the streets at night
That's alright I just watch, I don't go inside
It's all the same old shit again
I got a Halloweenhead
I got a Halloweenhead
Lord, I got a Halloween head
Guitar solo!
I got a Halloweenhead
Lord, I got a Halloweenhead
I got a Halloweenhead
Oh Lord, I got a Halloweenhead
Here comes that shit again
I got a Halloweenhead
Head full of tricks and treats
It leads me through the nighttime streets
Downtown, downtown, downtown
I got a Halloweenhead
I got a Halloweenhead
Lord, I got a Halloweenhead
What the fuck's wrong with me?
God, I'm a Halloween head
@ugasdf
Ryan is the only songwriter who has written atleast 100 songs that have been my favorite song at one time or another
@nickmcandrew5427
Ryan is the only guy who can call out his own guitar solo!
@davidbyerly9846
CC Deville does it too live 😂
@Fyrmer
Justin Hawkins begs to differ.
@guineveregruntle6746
Neal Casal on the solo
@kennethward4985
Gimme a beer !
@lakesidelinedance
I cant believe how amazing this is.
@TheHawkdaddy
I love this song.
@natemekis3959
Here comes that shit again
I got a Halloween head
Head full of tricks and treats
It leads me through the nighttime streets
Black cats and fallen trees
Under ladders, always walkin'
Salt shaker spills, just throw it over your shoulder, babe
I got a bad idea again
I got a Halloweenhead
Halloweenhead
Head full of candy bags
costume shops and punks in drag
Head full of tricks and treats
Places where junkies meet
And it leads me through the streets at night
That's alright I just watch, I don't go inside
It's all the same old shit again
I got a Halloweenhead
I got a Halloweenhead
Lord, I got a Halloween head
Guitar solo!
I got a Halloweenhead
Lord, I got a Halloweenhead
I got a Halloweenhead
Oh Lord, I got a Halloweenhead
Here comes that shit again
I got a Halloweenhead
Head full of tricks and treats
It leads me through the nighttime streets
Downtown, downtown, downtown
I got a Halloweenhead
I got a Halloweenhead
Lord, I got a Halloweenhead
What the fuck's wrong with me?
God, I'm a Halloween head
@michellestrahler8883
Love this Halloween 🎃 Disco:)