Headcase
Step Lively Lyrics
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The lyrics in "Headcase" by Step Lively describe a person who has lost touch with reality, and has become so consumed by their own ego that they are no longer welcome in the singer's life. The singer describes this person as unstable and different, and implies that they have a history of causing problems. The repetition of the phrase "go away, so long" emphasizes the singer's desire for this person to leave their life behind, and the lyrics describe this person as blaming the world for their problems while never taking responsibility for their own actions.
The use of the phrase "headcase" in the title and throughout the song implies that the person being described is mentally ill or unstable. The lyrics suggest that the person's behavior is not only disruptive but harmful to their own well-being, and that they are not willing to change their ways. The line "I hope you never haunt us again" suggests that the singer has been deeply affected by this person's actions, and does not want to be a part of their life any longer.
Overall, the lyrics in "Headcase" convey a sense of frustration and disappointment with someone who has let their own ego and mental instability cause harm to those around them.
Line by Line Meaning
I never took your life just so seriously
I never believed that your life was as important as you believed it to be.
You were never stable, off the table, a different person
Your behavior was never consistent, it was always unpredictable and made you appear like a different person each time.
It just blows my mind, to watch your head expand
It's unbelievable to see how conceited and self-absorbed you've become.
While your ego has won the best of you, we hated you... go away, so long, no one wants you coming home now
Your self-importance has made you unbearable to be around and we don't want you coming home anymore.
Go away, so long, no one loves you anymore, and you blame the world, and you blame the world
Nobody loves you anymore and instead of taking responsibility for it, you blame the world.
Go away, so long, no one wants you coming around here no more, don't come knocking when you realize your life is in shambles
We don't want you coming around here anymore and when your life falls apart, don't come knocking on our doors.
I hope you never haunt us again, we are through with you, you crazy skitzo
We don't want you to ever bother us again, we are done with you and your erratic behavior.
No offense, but no one liked you, we saw right through your master plan...
I am not trying to be mean but no one ever liked you and we could see through all of your manipulations and schemes.
Contributed by Violet L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@steplively36
Great song.... Great album.. Put some more Step Lively up.
@Aoeria
@steplively36 Yea I just put this one on, awesome album! I'd put headcase first! They were great to see live.