The Magician Vs. the Headache
The Flaming Lips Lyrics


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Sermon's over, but can you feel it now?
On the ground
No, it never takes you very long [Repeat: x2]

Sometimes I come home and there's a monkey
's puttin' down
He's makin' love to the hole in my head [Repeat: x2]




Overall Meaning

The Flaming Lips's song "The Magician Vs. The Headache" is a complex and enigmatic narrative about the internal struggles of the human psyche. The opening line "Sermon's over, but can you feel it now?" captures the sense of isolation and uncertainty that the singer feels after experiencing a moment of spiritual reflection. The reference to "On the ground" implies a sense of being weighed down by the burdens of life, and the repetition of "No, it never takes you very long" adds to the sense of hopelessness and despair.


The second half of the song introduces a surreal and disturbing image of a monkey making love to a hole in the singer's head. This bizarre metaphor symbolizes the ways in which our internal struggles and conflicts can manifest themselves outwardly, creating a sense of chaos and confusion in our lives. The repetition of this image underscores the persistence of the singer's inner turmoil and the difficulty of finding a way to resolve it.


Line by Line Meaning

Sermon's over, but can you feel it now?
The time for preaching has ended, but are you experiencing the emotions associated with it?


On the ground
Literally or figuratively, the singer is currently situated on the ground.


No, it never takes you very long [Repeat: x2]
The singer implies that something they are referencing could happen quickly or easily, though it is unclear what that thing is specifically.


Sometimes I come home and there's a monkey
At times, the artist returns to their place of residence only to find a monkey present.


's puttin' down
The monkey is engaging in some form of activity.


He's makin' love to the hole in my head [Repeat: x2]
The monkey is engaging in sexual activity with a hole in the singer's head, which may be interpreted literally or figuratively.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JONATHAN DONAHUE, MICHAEL IVINS, WAYNE COYNE

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