Within the alternative world, Seven Mary Three have often been compared to … Read Full Bio ↴Within the alternative world, Seven Mary Three have often been compared to the mainstream-sounding, garage/arena rock of post-Ten Pearl Jam, but the group insists that their refusal to alienate themselves from the rest of the world makes them different. Instead, Seven Mary Three offer songs concerning self-discovery and true outsiders isolated from society. Based in Virginia (where the bandmates attended the College of William and Mary), Seven Mary Three signed to the Mammoth label after releasing a self-produced album, Churn, in 1994. The album -- particularly its gritty lead single, "Cumbersome" -- generated a healthy buzz in Florida, and radio stations in Orlando began devoting significant airtime to the band. Seven Mary Three relocated to the Orlando area and re-recorded their old songs, which were packaged alongside two new cuts to round out the band's proper debut, 1995's American Standard. With "Cumbersome" enjoying national success, the album went platinum and won the group a contract with Atlantic Records. Rock Crown followed in 1997, and a year later Seven Mary Three returned with their third LP, Orange Ave. Neither record enjoyed as much recognition as American Standard, but the band continued to release albums into the following decade, issuing The Economy of Sound in 2001 and Dis/Location three years later. Seven Mary Three signed with New York's Icon Records in late 2007, and the following year saw the release of their sixth effort, DAY&NIGHTDRIVING. Steve Huey, All Music Guide

HEADSTRONG
Seven Mary Three Lyrics

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Headstrong is willing to live like a rat in a hole
Headstrong....unwilling to listening anyone at all
Keeps her head above the water,
Keeps her head upon her shoulders
I know, I know, I know she has heard this all before
She don't break, she don't sink, she don't think, a thing of me

Headstrong can fake an awkwardness,

Silenced by the price of love
Don't get too close in case, push comes to shove
Won't be your favourite girl, won't hear your favourite song
She's heard it all before

I don't mind she know's the words I'm writing
-we all need some pain
And remember, what you told me, we all bleed the same

Headstring is making a list so long, of all the people she has
Done and undone again - my name engraved
She doesn't notice the things I take for granted were my
Own to give, my own to give and take

She don't break, she don't think don't sink
Don't want to give or take my love
Don't break don't sink don't think of me

Headstrong headstrong headstrong headstrong
Headstrong headstrong headstrong headstrong

Overall Meaning

The song "Headstrong" by Seven Mary Three tells the story of a woman who is determined to live life on her own terms, despite any personal pain or hardship she may experience. The term "headstrong" is used to describe her unwillingness to listen to anyone else's advice or opinions, as she keeps her head above water and focuses on keeping her composure. It is evident that she has been through tough situations before and has heard all of the platitudes that people often give in an attempt to provide encouragement or assistance. However, she has learned to stand on her own two feet and not rely on anyone else for support.

The second verse alludes to the idea that the woman has been hurt in the past by love or relationships, and now she is hesitant to let anyone get too close to her. She does not want to be anyone's "favorite girl" or hear their "favorite song" because those things have been used as tools of manipulation in the past. Despite this, the singer of the song does not mind that the woman knows the words he is writing because he believes that everyone needs to experience some pain in order to grow and become stronger. He reminds her that everyone bleeds the same and that she is not alone in her struggles.

The final verse of the song highlights the woman's tendency to keep track of all of the people she has interacted with, both positively and negatively. The singer notes that his name is engraved on her list, but she likely does not realize the impact that their interactions have had on him. The chorus repeats the term "headstrong" four times, emphasizing the woman's strong-willed nature and her ability to persevere through difficult situations.

Line by Line Meaning

Headstrong is willing to live like a rat in a hole
She is determined to live her life the way she wants, even if it means living in a small space like a rat in a hole.

Headstrong....unwilling to listening anyone at all
She is stubborn and won't listen to anyone's advice or opinion.

Keeps her head above the water, Keeps her head upon her shoulders
She remains calm and composed even in tough situations.

I know, I know, I know she has heard this all before
She has been through a lot and has heard people say the same things over and over again.

She don't break, she don't sink, she don't think, a thing of me
She is unbreakable, unsinkable, and indifferent to the person speaking to her.

Headstrong can fake an awkwardness, Silenced by the price of love
She can pretend to be awkward when it comes to love, but it's just a defense mechanism against getting hurt.

Don't get too close in case, push comes to shove
She is cautious about letting people get too close, in case things go wrong.

Won't be your favourite girl, won't hear your favourite song, She's heard it all before
She won't try to be someone's favorite or listen to their favorite things because she has been through it all and knows how it ends.

I don't mind she know's the words I'm writing -we all need some pain, And remember, what you told me, we all bleed the same
She may know what the person is writing even if she doesn't acknowledge it. We all go through pain and we all suffer the same.

Headstring is making a list so long, of all the people she has Done and undone again - my name engraved
She is keeping a list of all the people who have hurt her, including the person talking to her.

She doesn't notice the things I take for granted were my Own to give, my own to give and take
She doesn't realize that the things the person is offering her are his to offer and not to be taken for granted.

Don't break don't sink don't think of me
She is indifferent to the person speaking to her and won't let them affect her in any way.

Headstrong headstrong headstrong headstrong, Headstrong headstrong headstrong headstrong
She is repeatedly reiterating that she is headstrong and won't change her ways.

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Written by: CASEY DANIEL, JASON POLLOCK, JASON ROSS

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