Shortly after the band’s conception, they began putting work into their first EP, “It’s Not All That Bad.” The EP, which was written over the span of a few short months, was recorded in the same place the band writes and practices– a basement. Each song from their now infamous basement tapes started as a jam session, which turned into an iPhone recording, which ended in Sartino playing it over her car radio on the way home from practice, so she could sing along to it until she found the right words.
Other than the music itself, The Greeting Committee’s ultimate goal is to create a collaborative environment for everyone around them. They see themselves as a massive art project, and want to get as many creative minds involved as possible, which includes the listeners. The music is the soundtrack to something much bigger.
Out Of My Head
The Greeting Committee Lyrics
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I think it's time we gave it up now.
I'm tired, because a fault in me is a fault in us.
It's not your fault
I don't know how to love; that's all.
When it's all in my head,
lying on your basement floor,
each word I said in my head.
when all you ever thought was I need fixed,
and I'm tired.
Backed in the corner,
and it's all so loud,
trying to find a way to settle.
You'll settle it down.
Just settle it down.
When it's all in my head,
lying on your basement floor,
each word I said in my head.
When it's all in my head,
lying on your basement floor,
each word I said in my head.
Get out of my head, you. You're out of my head, you. Get out of my head, you. You're out of my head, you.
Get out of my—well,
get out of my head.
The Greeting Committee's song Out of My Head portrays the theme of a troubled relationship that has eroded due to the singer's emotional baggage. The song centers around the first-person narrator who admits that they do not know how to love, hinting that their inability to reciprocate love has caused the relationship to fall apart. The first stanza "Take me down. I've had enough. I think it's time we gave it up now. I'm tired because a fault in me is a fault in us," depicts the character's weary state of mind that has led to the breakup. The singer acknowledges their inadequacy and takes the responsibility of ending the relationship, stating that it is not the partner's fault.
The second stanza, "Well, you never really stood much of a chance, when all you ever thought was I need fixed, and I'm tired," emphasizes the singer's insecurities and self-doubts, which impeded their ability to love and let go. The line "each word I said in my head" further amplifies the fact that the singer's relationship struggles exist in their mind, affecting their relationship with their partner. The chorus, "When it's all in my head, lying on your basement floor, each word I said in my head," serves as a plea to their partner to understand, empathize and perhaps console them, to help settle their thoughts.
The singer's thoughts are in disarray, as shown in "Backed in the corner, and it's all so loud, trying to find a way to settle. You'll settle it down. Just settle it down," leaving them feeling lost and needing help. However, the final statements suggest acceptance and the need for moving on with "Get out of my head, you. You're out of my head, you. Get out of my head, you. You're out of my head, you. Get out of my-well, get out of my head." It is the singer's way of ending the relationship, reassessing and restructuring their life, and leaving the emotional turmoil behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me down. I've had enough.
I'm emotionally drained and need to be removed from this situation.
I think it's time we gave it up now.
It's time to end this relationship.
I'm tired, because a fault in me is a fault in us.
My personal issues are affecting our relationship and causing problems.
It's not your fault
The issues in our relationship are not solely your fault.
I don't know how to love; that's all.
I am struggling to understand how to properly love in a relationship.
When it's all in my head, lying on your basement floor, each word I said in my head.
All of my thoughts and internal struggles are affecting my communication with you.
Well, you never really stood much of a chance, when all you ever thought was I need fixed, and I'm tired.
You were not given a fair chance in this relationship as I constantly felt like I needed fixing and exhausted.
Backed in the corner, and it's all so loud, trying to find a way to settle. You'll settle it down. Just settle it down.
I feel trapped and overwhelmed and am seeking comfort and resolution from you.
Get out of my head, you. You're out of my head, you. Get out of my head, you. You're out of my head, you.
I need to stop dwelling on these thoughts and move on from the relationship.
Get out of my—well, get out of my head.
I am actively trying to push these thoughts out of my head.
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