They headed off to Reggie Bowman's Melbourne studios to record their full length album 'Born in a Storm'.
It was Bright Blue who initially pioneered this Cape kwela-pop sound, but it's The Usual who has carried the torch since Bright Blue mostly disappeared. Now it is Tom Fox's understated and seminal guitar sound that provides the link between these two bands, not to mention the fact that Peter Fox (ex-Bright Blue drummer) is the manager of The Usual. Fox's mbaqanga guitar licks and James Stewart's vocals have always formed the core of The Usual's sound, with Tizzard and Buys's rhythm section consistently providing the dynamic underbed to these songs.
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In my head
The Usual Lyrics
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There are things unsaid
There are angels and demons in my head
There are lies that are true
There are truths we deny
I can see all the pain in your eyes
To explain in an ordinary way
There are demons in my head
If you open your eyes
And you see what remains
Just the rise and the fall of the blood in your veins
You will see through the lies
And all those things that you despise
I can see all the pain in your eyes
And I won't say that I'll find a way
To explain in an ordinary way
There are demons in my head
Won't you see, won't you understand
That this silence is my way of holding out my hand to you
Instead
Because there are angels and demons in my head
In my head
'Cause there are angels and demons in my head
It's in my head
It's in my head
It's in my head
In my head
We've got angels and demons in my head
The lyrics of The Usual's song In My Head explore the internal struggles and conflicts of the singer's mind. The first verse talks about the things that remain unspoken or unsaid, as well as the presence of angels and demons within. The idea of truths that are denied and lies that are true adds to the complexity of the internal struggle. The singer expresses that they can see the pain in another person's eyes, but they also have their own demons that they can't quite articulate in an ordinary way. They don't make any promises of finding a way to explain it because of the chaos in their own mind.
The second verse is an appeal to open one's eyes and see through the lies to the truth. The singer says that they can see the pain in the other person's eyes, but they can't express their own struggles in an ordinary way. The repetition of the line, "there are angels and demons in my head" is a reminder of the ever-present internal conflict.
The chorus is a call for the other person to see and understand that the singer's silence is not a rejection, but an attempt to hold out their hand instead. The song continues to emphasize the coexistence of angels and demons within the singer's head, making it clear that their struggle is ongoing and constant.
Overall, the lyrics of In My Head are a powerful exploration of the internal strife that can plague the mind, as well as an appeal to others to see past the surface and understand the complexity within.
Line by Line Meaning
There are words unspoken
Many things are left unsaid or unexpressed.
There are things unsaid
Many things are left unspoken or unsaid.
There are angels and demons in my head
There are conflicting thoughts and emotions in my mind.
There are lies that are true
Some lies have an element of truth to them.
There are truths we deny
Sometimes we choose to ignore or deny the truth.
I can see all the pain in your eyes
I am aware of the pain you are feeling.
And I won't say that I'll find a way
To explain in an ordinary way
There are demons in my head
I cannot explain my feelings and thoughts in a simple or ordinary way, as there are inner demons that I struggle with.
If you open your eyes
And you see what remains
Just the rise and the fall of the blood in your veins
If you take a closer look, all that is left is the biological process of your body.
You will see through the lies
And all those things that you despise
I can see all the pain in your eyes
If you look past the surface, you will see the truth and understand the pain that someone is experiencing.
Won't you see, won't you understand
That this silence is my way of holding out my hand to you
Instead
My silence is not meant to push you away, but rather it is my way of reaching out to you for help.
Because there are angels and demons in my head
My mind is filled with conflicting thoughts and emotions.
It's in my head
These thoughts and emotions are all inside my mind.
We've got angels and demons in my head
Both good thoughts and bad thoughts coexist in my mind.
Contributed by Audrey O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@celiawesome
It's in my head when it goes down
(When it goes down, when it goes down)
It's in my head the whole time
(For the whole time, for the whole time)
It's in my bed where the demons lounge
(Where the demons lounge, where the demons lounge)
Its in my head the whole time
(For the whole time, for the whole time)
It's in my bed when it goes down
(When it goes down, when it goes down)
Its in my bed the whole time
(For the whole time, for the whole time)
Its in my head where the demons lounge
(Where the demons lounge, where the demons lounge)
Its in my bed the whole time
(For the whole time, for the whole time)
It feels like
I can't drink anymore, I can't think anymore
(Feels like)
Every time a nigga ghostride for a highlight
All my pain sinks to the floor
(Feels like)
I came up on a lie, but can't bluff what I got
(Feels like)
All of my dreams came down with a scream
Now I'm trapped in a melting pot
(Feels like)
I turned my heart into a stowaway
And can't erase all my old ways
(Feels like)
I can never follow the mature way
Maybe that's the reason why I'm lonely
(Feels like)
Every time I run its a horror, so I never run to the phone
(Feels like)
Running out of funds, need some more love
Maybe I should gun for the throne
It's in my head when it goes down
(When it goes down, when it goes down)
It's in my head the whole time
(For the whole time, for the whole time)
It's in my bed where the demons lounge
(Where the demons lounge, where the demons lounge)
Its in my head the whole time
(For the whole time, for the whole time)
It's in my bed when it goes down
(When it goes down, when it goes down)
Its in my bed the whole time
(For the whole time, for the whole time)
Its in my head where the demons lounge
(Where the demons lounge, where the demons lounge)
Its in my bed the whole time
(For the whole time, for the whole time)
I wanna
Dream, wanna
See, wanna
Be something new
I wanna
Dream, wanna
See, wanna
Be something new
@babyboymusik
It's in my head when it goes down
(When it goes down, when it goes down)
It's in my head the whole time
(For the whole time, for the whole time)
It's in my bed where the demons lounge
(Where the demons lounge, where the demons lounge)
It's in my head the whole time
(For the whole time, for the whole time)
It's in my bed when it goes down
(When it goes down, when it goes down)
It's in my bed the whole time
(For the whole time, for the whole time)
It's in my head where the demons lounge
(Where the demons lounge, where the demons lounge)
It's in my bed the whole time
(For the whole time, for the whole time)
It feels like
I can't drink anymore, I can't think anymore
(Feels like)
Every time a ni**a ghostride for a highlight
All my pain sinks to the floor
(Feels like)
I came up on a lie, but can't bluff what I got
(Feels like)
All of my dreams came down with a scream
Now I'm trapped in a melting pot
(Feels like)
I turned my heart into a stowaway
And can't erase all my old ways
(Feels like)
I can never follow the mature way
Maybe that's the reason why I'm lonely
(Feels like)
Every time I run its a horror, so I never run to the phone
(Feels like)
Running out of funds, need some more love
Maybe I should gun for the throne
It's in my head when it goes down
(When it goes down, when it goes down)
It's in my head the whole time
(For the whole time, for the whole time)
It's in my bed where the demons lounge
(Where the demons lounge, where the demons lounge)
It's in my head the whole time
(For the whole time, for the whole time)
It's in my bed when it goes down
(When it goes down, when it goes down)
It's in my bed the whole time
(For the whole time, for the whole time)
It's in my head where the demons lounge
(Where the demons lounge, where the demons lounge)
It's in my bed the whole time
(For the whole time, for the whole time)
I wanna
Dream, wanna
See, wanna
Be something new
I wanna
Dream, wanna
See, wanna
Be something new
@97LVSD
honestly such an underrated artist. Analogue has to be one of the best albums I have listened to in a long while.
@brienjones5902
Word.. I heard one of his jams and not I'm hooked
@killerwolf042
One of the most underrated artists. This guy is way better than any mainstream musician. This song has such good vibes and is definitely on my top 10 list of favorite songs. I really hope this guy gets big. Plz keep it up, such good music
@xhveease.4455
Killerwolf04 good vibes? He’s literally singing about his struggles...
@lemonboiii375
@@christianwathne8810 its an opinion. OPINION
@djgk5774
Mann I just discovered him and I’m fucking shocked that he’s hella underrated like wth
@regina0273
It’s always the good ones 🙃
@XxlildramaxX
Everyone starts somewhere. Rome wasn't built in a day.
@brienjones5902
I'm Hooked
@thelifeofatypicalme4479
❤❤ I'm waiting for you to make it big