In My Head
Ryland James Lyrics
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I'm forever yours
But you love the trouble
We've been here before
Even though it hurts
You're my favorite curse
I can't fight the thrillBut through all the struggle
I will be here still
So when you tell me you can't take no more
Say goodbye and slam the door
I will never feel alone, feel alone
So if we fall apart, yeah
I still got you in my head
You in my head
If we lost to time, yeah
I'd still find you in my head
You in my head
I cannot live with you
Cannot live without you
You're in my head
You're my greatest pleasure
And my perfect high
Yeah, you make me better
But only for a while
So when you tell me you can't take no more
Say goodbye and slam the door
I will never feel alone, feel alone
So if we fall apart, yeah
I still got you in my head
You in my head
If we lost to time, yeah
I'd still find you in my head
You in my head
I cannot live with you
Cannot live without you
You're in my head
You're in my head
When we're just a video
That I'm watching on my phone
I will never feel alone, feel alone
So if we fall apart, yeah
I still got you in my head
You in my head
If we lost to time, yeah
I'd still find you in my head (you in my head)
You in my head
I cannot live with you
Cannot live without you
You're in my head
I cannot live with you
Cannot live without you
You're in my head
The lyrics to Ryland James's song "In My Head" express the complexity of a relationship that is both intoxicating and frustrating. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that he is "forever" devoted to his partner, but also recognizes that they have been through difficult times before. He notes that the relationship is both a pleasure and a curse, and that he cannot resist the "thrill" of being with this person even though it causes him pain.
The chorus echoes this sentiment, with the singer declaring that even if the relationship were to fall apart or be lost to time, his partner would still be "in my head." He acknowledges that he cannot live with or without this person, expressing a deep sense of longing and dependence.
The bridge of the song introduces a new element, with the singer imagining a future in which he and his partner are no longer together and he is left only with a "video" of their time together. Even in this scenario, however, he would still feel connected to his partner and would never "feel alone."
Overall, "In My Head" is a powerful and emotional exploration of the intense feelings that can arise in a tumultuous relationship. It captures the push-and-pull of two people who cannot seem to let go of each other, even when the relationship causes them pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Let me say this first
Before I say anything else, I want to make sure you know this
I'm forever yours
I'm committed to you indefinitely
But you love the trouble
You have a tendency to be drawn towards drama and complications
We've been here before
We've experienced these struggles in our relationship previously
Even though it hurts
Despite the pain it causes me
You're my favorite curse
You are a pleasure I can't resist, even if you bring me trouble
I can't fight the thrill
I'm incapable of resisting the excitement you bring
But through all the struggle
Despite all the difficult times we face
I will be here still
I will remain loyal and devoted to you
So when you tell me you can't take no more
If you ever reach a point where you can't handle it anymore and want to leave
Say goodbye and slam the door
If you choose to walk away from the relationship, do so decisively
I will never feel alone, feel alone
I will always have memories of you to keep me company
So if we fall apart, yeah
If our relationship ever crumbles
I still got you in my head
You will still be on my mind
If we lost to time, yeah
Even if time separates us
I'd still find you in my head
You'll always have a place in my thoughts
I cannot live with you
I'm unable to endure the hardships that come with being with you
Cannot live without you
But I also can't imagine a life without you present in some way
You're in my head
You have a profound impact on my thoughts and emotions
You're my greatest pleasure
Despite the difficulties, you bring me the most happiness
And my perfect high
You give me an incredible feeling of euphoria
Yeah, you make me better
You have a positive effect on me
But only for a while
Unfortunately, this improvement is only temporary
When we're just a video
Even if our relationship becomes nothing more than past memories
That I'm watching on my phone
That I'm replaying in my mind, as if it's a video on a screen
Lyrics © Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Ryland Clark, Tom Goren, Caroline Ljungstrom, Alexander Tiderbrink
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