In my head
The Ballet Lyrics


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Why won't you leave my head
After all the things I said
Can't get you out of my brain
In your heart there is no me
But I can't bear to see
There ain't gonna be a we
I know I can't be mad
But I'm a fly caught in your web
You caught me with that smile
Can't fly away, can't you see
I really thought you sang to me
That's how deep I felt
I'm healing your broken heart




While my own is torn apart
I wish you were a mystery to me

Overall Meaning

The Ballet's song In My Head is a melancholic tune that speaks to the pain of unrequited love. The lyrics explore the feelings of a person who struggles to get over someone they love, but who does not reciprocate their feelings. The line "Why won't you leave my head after all the things I said" suggests that the singer has expressed their feelings to this person, but still cannot stop thinking about them.


The song captures the frustrating experience of feeling deeply connected to someone who does not feel the same way. The line "In your heart there is no me, but I can't bear to see there ain't gonna be a we" illustrates this point perfectly. Although the singer knows that they cannot be with this person, they cannot help but hold out hope that something might change. The line "I wish you were a mystery to me" demonstrates the singer's struggle to come to terms with their feelings and move on from this person.


Overall, In My Head is a powerful song that speaks to the universal experience of unrequited love. Its lyrics are relatable, emotional, and thought-provoking, making it the perfect addition to any playlist.


Line by Line Meaning

Why won't you leave my head
I can't stop thinking about you and I wish I could


After all the things I said
I know I shouldn't be thinking about you after the way I treated you


Can't get you out of my brain
You're constantly on my mind and I can't shake the thoughts of you


In your heart there is no me
You don't have feelings for me and I know that


But I can't bear to see
The thought of not being with you is too painful for me to handle


There ain't gonna be a we
We're not going to be together even though I want to be


I know I can't be mad
I can't be upset with you for not feeling the same way


But I'm a fly caught in your web
I'm trapped by my feelings for you and can't seem to escape them


You caught me with that smile
I fell in love with you because of your smile and charm


Can't fly away, can't you see
I'm stuck in this situation and can't seem to move on


I really thought you sang to me
I believed that you felt the same way I did


That's how deep I felt
My feelings for you were intense and all-consuming


I'm healing your broken heart
I'm trying to make you feel better after your previous relationship


While my own is torn apart
I'm struggling with my own heartbreak and emotional pain


I wish you were a mystery to me
I wish I didn't know how you felt about me so I could move on easier




Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Frank Lamberts

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