Head Over Heels
The Go Go´s Lyrics
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I've nearly lost all track of time
In every direction
I couldn't see the warning signs
I must be losin' it
Cause my mind plays tricks on me
It looked so easy
But you know looks sometimes deceive
Right from the starting line
No more connections
I don't need any more advice
One hand's just reaching out
And one's just hangin' on
It seems my weaknesses
Just keep going strong
[Chorus]
Head over heels
Where should I go
Can't stop myself
Outta control
Head over heels
No time to think
Looks like
The whole world's out of sync
Been running so hard
When what I need is to unwind
The voice of reason
Is one I left so far behind
I waited so long
So long to play this part
And just remembered
That I'd forgotten about my heart
[Chorus]
The Go-Go's song "Head Over Heels" is a song about being overwhelmed and losing control. The song talks about running so long that the singer has lost track of time and has missed the warning signs that could have helped her avoid the feeling of being out of control. The singer confesses that she must be losing it because her mind seems to be playing tricks on her. Although her situation looked easy and under control, looks can deceive. The singer is running so fast that she doesn't need any more advice, and she has cut off all connections. She reaches out with one hand, while the other is hanging onto something, which shows her inner conflict.
The singer has been running so hard that her mind, body, and soul can't keep up. She needs to unwind, but in reality, she doesn't have enough time to think. The voice of reason is something she left behind and forgot about her heart. She waited so long to play this part, but she has realized that she has lost herself along the way. The chorus of the song emphasizes the feeling of being head over heels and out of control. She doesn't know where she should go or what to do; she is simply out of sync with the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Been running so long
I have been running for a long time without any rest
I've nearly lost all track of time
I have lost my sense of time and don't know how long I've been running
In every direction
I have been running in all directions without any particular goal
I couldn't see the warning signs
I have been so focused on running that I failed to notice any warning signs of danger
I must be losin' it
I think I am losing my mind
Cause my mind plays tricks on me
Because my mind is making me see things that may not be real
It looked so easy
The task I have taken up seemed easy at first
But you know looks sometimes deceive
But it turns out that things are not always as easy as they seem
Been running so fast
I have been running very fast without taking a break or slowing down
Right from the starting line
I have been running at top speed since the beginning
No more connections
I have cut off all my connections with other people, I am on my own
I don't need any more advice
I don't need anyone to tell me what to do anymore, I am making my own decisions
One hand's just reaching out
I am trying to reach out to someone for help or support
And one's just hangin' on
While the other hand is trying to hold on to whatever it can to keep going
It seems my weaknesses
My weaknesses and flaws are still there and have not disappeared
Just keep going strong
They are still affecting me and making things difficult
[Chorus]
The chorus talks about the singer's feeling of being out of control and confused
Where should I go
I am lost and don't know where to turn
Can't stop myself
I feel like I can't slow down or stop even if I wanted to
Outta control
I feel like everything is out of control and I can't handle it
No time to think
I am too overwhelmed to think clearly or rationally
Looks like
It seems that everything around me is falling apart
The whole world's out of sync
Everyone and everything seems to be moving in a different direction than me, nothing is in harmony
Been running so hard
I have been running and pushing myself to the limit
When what I need is to unwind
But what I really need is to relax and take a break
The voice of reason
The logical, rational part of me
Is one I left so far behind
I have not been listening to that part of me because I have been too focused on running and pushing forward
I waited so long
I have been waiting for a long time to accomplish something
So long to play this part
I have invested a lot of time and effort into achieving my goals
And just remembered
But I have just now realized
That I'd forgotten about my heart
That I have overlooked my emotions and feelings in my pursuit of success
Lyrics © Spirit Music Group
Written by: Charlotte Caffey, Kathy Valentine
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@polopopolo2197
These girls rocked! I’m not gonna lie, 52-year-old black man and whenever I hear this song I dance around like a high school cheerleader!
@AdrianDeVore
As a 55 year old African American woman, I feel the same way.
@polopopolo2197
@@AdrianDeVore 😂 okay!
@vickijohnson8456
Love your honesty.
@fitzroyebanks508
Especially that bit when it's pure bass.
@bloofan06
You're awesome!
@timvandenbrink4461
I never realized how strong the drums and bass playing is in this group. I didn’t appreciate them enough back in the day. Fantastic group in a fantastic time to be a teenager!
@ByWayOfDeception
The rhythm section was excellent. These women were musicians first.
@MrZippyzipzip
Straight musicians
@jd-no7rw
I had a roommate in college that was a drummer in a death metal band. He bought the Go-Gos on a whim, basically to make fun of them, and ended up loving the disc because how good they were.