In my head
The Mouths Lyrics
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Everything that you see on the set
You look around at your sleepy little town
And think that this is as good as it gets
Well what you're looking at is heaven-sent
[Chorus:]
I got a holiday a paid holiday
I got a holiday in my head
And what you want, what you really need
Are two different things wouldn't you say
The line is thin between fun and sin
And we're all clocking in for the day
And our only care is what to wear
Every day is a getaway when all of it goes unsaid
I got a holiday a paid holiday
I got a holiday in my head
I got a job but I've got a problem
'Cause I eat too much and I can't afford to solve it
When I'm saving up for that cruise to the Caymans
And I'm hitting the snooze so I can keep on dreaming
I'm just trying to realize
I'm just dying to open my eyes
I'm just looking for paradise in my living room
Every day is a getaway when all of it goes unsaid
I got a holiday a paid holiday
I got a holiday in my head
I've got a holiday a paid holiday
I got a holiday in my head
I've got a holiday a paid holiday
I've got a holiday in my head
The Mouths's "In My Head" is a song that speaks to the idea of escapism and the desire to create one's own paradise. The opening lines ask a poignant question, "Do you believe everything that you read / Everything that you see on the set?" suggesting that the world we live in is shaped by the media and the images presented to us, and that we often take them at face value. The song then invites us to look around at our "sleepy little town" and consider that while it may seem mundane, it is a gift from heaven, as if to say that even the ordinary can be special if we look at it from the right perspective.
The chorus of the song reiterates the theme of escapism, suggesting that we can find a getaway in our own minds. The line "I got a holiday in my head" speaks to the idea that we can create our own paradise and escape the mundanity of our daily lives through the power of our imagination.
The bridge of the song reveals a bit about the singer's personal struggles with self-control and finances, but ultimately the sentiment is that they are willing to make sacrifices and save up in order to achieve their dreams of escaping to the Caymans. The song concludes with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the idea that we all have the power to create our own paradise in our minds, and that we should do so in order to maintain our sanity and find joy in our lives.
Overall, "In My Head" is a relatable and inspiring song that speaks to the universal human desire to escape from the pressures of daily life and find a sense of peace and happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
Do you believe everything that you read
Are you gullible enough to accept everything you find in print?
Everything that you see on the set
Do you take for granted everything that is shown on TV?
You look around at your sleepy little town
You observe the mundane surroundings of your ordinary locality.
And think that this is as good as it gets
You believe this is the best you can ever have.
Well what you're looking at is heaven-sent
What you are witnessing is a godly gift bestowed upon you.
Every day is a getaway when all of it goes unsaid
Everyday can be a form of escapism when you keep your thoughts unexpressed.
I got a holiday a paid holiday
I am taking a break without any financial repercussions.
I got a holiday in my head
I am transported to a relaxing place in my thoughts.
And what you want, what you really need
What you desire may differ from your essential requirements.
Are two different things wouldn't you say
It is true that what you crave and need does not necessarily coincide.
The line is thin between fun and sin
It is a fine balance between enjoyment and morally wrong choices.
And we're all clocking in for the day
We are all participating in the daily work routine.
And our only care is what to wear
Our sole preoccupation is deciding what attire to display.
I got a job but I've got a problem
I am employed but have an issue that needs resolving.
'Cause I eat too much and I can't afford to solve it
I face a struggle with excess consumption, and resolving it means further financial strain.
When I'm saving up for that cruise to the Caymans
I am accruing funds for my exciting trip to the Cayman Islands.
And I'm hitting the snooze so I can keep on dreaming
I am deliberately delaying the commencement of my day to extend my blissful thoughts.
I'm just trying to realize
I am attempting to comprehend something that is not immediately understood.
I'm just dying to open my eyes
I ardently wish to awaken from my mundane stupor and acknowledge my reality.
I'm just looking for paradise in my living room
I yearn to find a peaceful haven within the confines of my home.
I've got a holiday a paid holiday
I have earned the opportunity to revel in leisure time without fiscal repercussions.
I've got a holiday in my head
My thoughts are immersed in a state of repose and placidity.
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Spirit Music Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GREG CAMP, GREGORY D. CAMP, PAUL DELISLE, PAUL GERALD DELISLE, STEVEN HARWELL, STEVEN SCOTT HARWELL
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Tommy Jackman
This should’ve have been in this:
Announcer: Now
Angelica: We’re stuck on a topical island that don’t gots no people on it!
Kimi: But we’re here, Angelica.
Angelica: I mean people who matter!
Announcer: They’re about to discover
Angelica: Wow!
Announcer: Wild adventure
Tommy: Let’s go!
Angelica: Well, there’s the balds leading the bald.
Announcer: Wild life.
Tommy: Crocagadle!
Announcer: And something beyond they’re wildest dreams
(Darwin Screeches)
Angelica: Pipe down, monkey!
Debbie: Where’d you come from? This is supposed to be a deserted island.
Announcer: The Wild Thornberrys!
Tommy: Look, it’s Nigel Strawberry!
Nigel: I’m coming down! Whoa!
Susie: Are you okay, Mr?
Nigel: Watch what I can do. I’m a ballerina!
Lil: Maybe he’s got diapey rash!
Announcer: This summer, Spike finds his voice.
Spike: Could you give a dog a little warning?
Eliza: Oh, I’m so sorry.
Spike: You know, its funny. For a minute there, I thought I actually heard you talking to me. You talking to me? Are you talking to me?
Eliza: Yeah, I can talk to animals. It’s a long story.
Announcer: Chuckie meets his double
(Donnie Chittering)
Phil: When did Chuckie start talking backwards?
Announcer: And Angelica
Angelica: I love this song!
Debbie: Me too!
Announcer: Meets her match!
Both: #Whoo! Should I stay or should I go?# Whoo-hoo! Yeah!
Spike: Yeah, yeah. Put a sock in it, knuckle head.
Announcer: Rugrats Go Wild, featuring the voice of Bruce Willis as Spike.
Spike: I ate one of Chuckie’s diapers one time and let me tell you that is spicy. Woof! That’s right, I said “Woof!”
Going Overboard
June 2003
eblu
I wish people made music like this these days.
K A S H T H R I L L S
guess what friend you are in luck smash mouth never broke up i dont live in america so i miss out but guess what some lucky ducks actually get to see them do a tour with those other grand bastions of rocken roll you might of heard of them just a little band called SUGAR RAY who changed my life dont know about yours i am saving my money to get to america to see it because they do it every year i think i would just about die i remember once my dad said to turn that sugar ray noise off or he would leave forever i thought it was an empty thret but here we are 13 years on and still no dad i still listen to sugar ray a lot tho i cant help it so catchy sometimes i put on a sugar ray cd and close my eyes and prete nd i am at the big concert event and then i do it again with smash mouth because they are the headline act
eblu
thanks for replying to a comment that's nearly a year old.
sincerely, me
K A S H T H R I L L S
smash mouth is timeless
eblu
13 year old me was such a loser
Jeremy Montero
Haha lol
K.C. Rodgers
Thank you Smash Mouth, for being our musical transition from the 90s to the 00s. Not the one we needed, and not necessarily the one we wanted. But the one we got.
R3n3gad3
Only true 2000s kids would know what's going on.
Macarøns Døn't Exist
In that case, please explain everything to me.
Evanthecinemaguy
Do I not count as a true 2000s kid? I was born in 2001 and I never saw this movie until last September