Remixes:
Back In Your Head (Tiësto Remix)
Back In Your Head (Josh Harris Remix)
Back In Your Head (Morgan Page Remix)
Back In Your Head (Bill Hamel & Kevin St. Croix Remix)
Back In Your Head (Zoned Out Remix)
Back In Your Head (Pretty Violent - Michael Skype Remix)
Back In Your Head (RAC Mix)
Back In Your Head (Dangerous Muse Remix)
Back In Your Head (Stop Die Resuscitate Remix)
Back In Your Head (Stop Die Resuscitate Remix for Jaime & Will)
Back In Your Head (Tyler Fedchuk's 1/2ALIVE Disco Remix)
Song credits:
Sara Quin - Lyrics, guitars, keyboards, piano, vocals
Ted Gowans (Lion Thief) - Guitars, keyboards
Chris Walla (Death Cab for Cutie) - Guitars, organ, shakers
Matt Sharp (The Rentals) - Bass
Jason McGerr (Death Cab for Cutie) - Drums
Back in Your Head
Tegan and Sara Lyrics
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Between us in our bed
Repeat, repeat the words
That I know we both have said
Relax into the need
We get so comfortable
Remember when I was
I just want back in your head
I just want back in your head
I'm not unfaithful but I'll stray
When I get a little scared
When I get a little scared
When I get a little
When I jerk away
From holding hands with you
I know these habits hurt
Important parts of you
Remember when I was sweet and unexplainable
Nothing like this person, unlovable
I just want back in your head
I just want back in your head
I'm not unfaithful but I'll stray
When I get a little scared
When I get a little scared
When I get a little scared
When I get a little
Run, run, run, run
Run, run, run, run
I just want back in your head
I just want back in your head
I'm not unfaithful but I'll stray
I'm not unfaithful but I'll stray
I'm not unfaithful but I'll stray
I'm not unfaithful but I'll stray
The lyrics to Tegan and Sara's "Back in Your Head" delve into the complexities of relationships and the desire to reconnect with a partner who seems to be drifting away. The opening lines suggest a physical barrier between two people in bed, made up of books. This could symbolize a lack of intimacy or emotional distance that has developed between the two partners. The repeated phrases in the song serve to emphasize the feeling of being stuck in a repeating cycle of conflict and longing.
The lines "Relax into the need/We get so comfortable" depict the push and pull of familiarity in a relationship. While the two people have grown comfortable with each other, they may have lost some of the spark that existed when they first fell in love. The use of the phrase "When I get a little scared" reveals a fear of losing the relationship altogether, prompting the singer to act out in small ways to see if their partner will notice and respond.
Overall, "Back in Your Head" is a commentary on the complex nature of love and the challenges that arise between two people as they navigate their way through a long-term relationship. The desire to feel connected to someone else is a universal one, but as this song so poignantly illustrates, it's not always easy to achieve.
Line by Line Meaning
Build a wall of books
Creating a barrier between us to avoid conflict
Between us in our bed
Talking about the issues in bed together but keeping some physical distance
Repeat, repeat the words
Repeating things we've already said but not resolving anything
That I know we both have said
Acknowledging that both parties are aware of the unresolved issues
Relax into the need
Letting go of our stubbornness and acknowledging our desire to work things out
We get so comfortable
Falling back into old patterns of behavior that prevent us from resolving our issues
Remember when I was
Reflecting on how things used to be
So strange and likable
Remembering our initial attraction to each other despite our differences
I just want back in your head
Desiring to be on the same page and working towards a resolution
I'm not unfaithful but I'll stray
Feeling tempted to avoid dealing with our issues or seeking comfort outside the relationship, but remaining loyal
When I get a little scared
Feeling afraid of confronting the issues head-on
When I jerk away
Pulling away from physical touch due to unresolved emotional tension
From holding hands with you
Avoiding physical intimacy because of the emotional distance between us
I know these habits hurt
Acknowledging that our behavior patterns are negatively impacting the relationship
Important parts of you
Recognizing that our issues are affecting a crucial aspect of your personality
Remember when I was sweet and unexplainable
Reflecting on how our issues have changed us and negatively impacted our relationship
Nothing like this person, unlovable
Feeling like the unresolved issues have changed us to a point where we are unrecognizable and unlovable
Run, run, run, run
Feeling overwhelmed and wanting to escape the situation or the difficulties of the relationship
I'm not unfaithful but I'll stray
Reiterating that we're not willing to be unfaithful, but still feeling the temptation to avoid the relationship's difficulties
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Sara Keirsten Quin, Tegan Rain Quin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@juanpedro1413
Lyrics:
Build a wall of books
Between us in our bed
Repeat, repeat the words
That I know we both have said
Relax into the need
We get so comfortable
Remember when I was
So strange and likable
I just want back in your head
I just want back in your head
I'm not unfaithful but I'll stray
When I get a little scared
When I get a little scared
When I get a little
When I jerk away
From holding hands with you
I know these habits hurt
Important parts of you
Remember when I was sweet and unexplainable
Nothing like this person, unlovable
I just want back in your head
I just want back in your head
I'm not unfaithful but I'll stray
When I get a little scared
When I get a little scared
When I get a little scared
When I get a little
Run, run, run, run
Run, run, run, run
I just want back in your head
I just want back in your head
I'm not unfaithful but I'll stray
I'm not unfaithful but I'll stray
I'm not unfaithful but I'll stray
I'm not unfaithful but I'll stray
@anditspaganpoetry
I remember a few years ago when Brisbane had really horrible weather and there was a lot of flooding and stuff and it got quite dangerous. My friend who was a huge Tegan and Sara fan sent them an email in the middle of the night just saying she was a bit scared and their music was helping her through, without thinking anything would come of it. That same night they replied to her and told her all these kinds words to comfort her. They emailed back and forth with her for days, just to this random fan from another country because they knew she was going through a shitty time and wanted to know she was safe. Nice girls.
@chestercastle4703
that is so awesome!
@kittykat4434
Chester Castle and I
@Nerflover10097
I read a comment about a soldier stationed in Iraq who wrote letters to his favourite bands and Against Me was the only band that wrote back.
@alfiedescheneaux6393
thats top shelf. its simple things that pull us through.
@christinesonoeyes
Just read this in a lightning storm omg!!
@SamuelEMPowell131
I miss these indie days, felt like a band who wrote and performed their own songs could change the world and influence a generation, my music producer friend and I used to jam to Tegan and Sara all the time, I wanna throw him some love as we've been through so much together over the years, try searching Lonely Gimmick - Beaches, its got that old school indie sound and its one of those songs that makes me happy when I listen to it. I'm honestly so impressed he made it, did it all himself on his laptop
@hectormsk9463
How timeless this is.
@kurtp8833
It's not old enough to be labeled as timeless...ugh.
@DragonDDark
@@kurtp8833 it's 14 years old