Headache
Tiny Moving Parts Lyrics


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Let's turn back the clock and do this one more time
It's so hard finding a purpose in my emptiness
Cuz I am an icicle
You are the summer heat
A language that I can barely speak

There is a headache in my head
A pulse in my brain
Nothing will ever change
There's nothing at all, there's nothing at all

I prefer this laying on my chest
There's nothing at all, there's nothing at all

Such slim comfort buried in old pictures
This couch is not as long as I remember
A different shape, out of place, a different pace
Such sudden news that my body can't shake
Cuz my stomach won't stomach the taste
Will you hold me like a baby and tell me the things I need to know?
I never want to be alone

There is a headache in my head
A pulse in my brain
Nothing will ever change
There's nothing at all, there's nothing at all

There's nothing at all, there's nothing at all

I prefer this laying on my chest
There's nothing at all, there's nothing at all





I prefer this laying on my chest
There's nothing at all, there's nothing at all

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Tiny Moving Parts's song Headache express profound feelings of emptiness, loneliness and confusion. The opening lines, "Let's turn back the clock and do this one more time," suggest a desire to relive a past moment, perhaps a happier time or a time with someone who is no longer present. This is followed by the admission that the singer finds it difficult to find a purpose in their emptiness. One can imagine the singer trying to fill a void in their life with activities or relationships, but ultimately feeling unfulfilled.


The last two lines of the first stanza contrast the singer's coldness with someone's warmth. The icicle represents the singer, while the summer heat represents the person or thing that warms them. The last line of the stanza, "A language that I can barely speak," perhaps refers to the difficulty in connecting with or understanding this person.


The chorus, "There is a headache in my head, a pulse in my brain, nothing will ever change," is a powerful statement of hopelessness. The headache and pulse suggest a constant pain and a throbbing reminder of the singer's emptiness. The last line of the chorus indicates the singer's belief that their condition will never improve, that there is nothing they can do to change their situation. The repetition of "there's nothing at all" reinforces this feeling of despair.


In the second stanza, the singer finds slim comfort in old pictures, suggesting that memories of happier times are the only solace. The line "This couch is not as long as I remember" implies that even the physical space around the singer has changed, perhaps reflecting the changes in their life. The sudden news that the singer can't shake could be referring to a personal tragedy or a change in their circumstances that they are struggling to accept. The line "Will you hold me like a baby and tell me the things I need to know?" is a poignant expression of the singer's vulnerability and need for comfort.


Overall, the lyrics to Tiny Moving Parts's song Headache paint a bleak picture of a person struggling to find meaning and fulfillment in their life. The repeated refrain of "I prefer this laying on my chest, there's nothing at all, there's nothing at all" suggests that the singer has resigned themselves to their situation and perhaps finds some small comfort in the emptiness.


Line by Line Meaning

Let's turn back the clock and do this one more time
Let's try to relive a past moment, hoping it will bring clarity or purpose to my current emptiness


It's so hard finding a purpose in my emptiness
I am struggling to find meaning or direction in my life and it's causing me to feel empty


Cuz I am an icicle
I am emotionally cold and frozen, unable to feel warmth or connection


You are the summer heat
You are the opposite of me, able to provide warmth and light in my dark, cold state


A language that I can barely speak
I am struggling to communicate with you or understand the emotions I am feeling


There is a headache in my head
I am experiencing physical and emotional pain and discomfort


A pulse in my brain
I am constantly aware and feeling the pain and discomfort in my head


Nothing will ever change
I feel stuck in this state, believing that I will never find purpose or happiness


There's nothing at all, there's nothing at all
I feel completely void of any meaning or substance


I prefer this laying on my chest
I find comfort in the weight of something heavy on my chest, as it is a physical manifestation of the emotional weight I am carrying


Such slim comfort buried in old pictures
Looking at old memories brings me some comfort, but it is fleeting and thin


This couch is not as long as I remember
Even the smallest detail is different from what I remember, making me feel disoriented and uncomfortable


A different shape, out of place, a different pace
Everything feels off and unfamiliar, causing me to feel even more lost and disoriented


Such sudden news that my body can't shake
I have received unexpected news that has impacted me physically and emotionally, leaving a lasting impact on my body and mind


Cuz my stomach won't stomach the taste
The news is so distressing that I cannot physically stomach it


Will you hold me like a baby and tell me the things I need to know?
I am yearning for comfort and guidance, hoping that someone can help me make sense of my current state


I never want to be alone
I am afraid of being alone with my thoughts and feelings, as it magnifies the pain and emptiness I am feeling




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Soil Bound

Lets turn back the clock
And do this one more time
It’s so hard
Finding a purpose in my emptiness
‘Cause I am an icicle
You are the summer heat
A language
That I could barely speak

There is a headache in my head
A pulse in my brain
Nothing will ever change (or make sense)
There’s nothing at all
There’s nothing at all (nothing at all)
I prefer this
Weight on my chest
There’s nothing at all
There’s nothing at all

Such slim comfort buried in
Old pictures (this couch is not as long as I remember)
This couch is not as long as I remember
A different shape, out of place
A different pace
Such sudden news
That my body can’t shake
‘Cause my stomach won’t stomach the taste
Will you hold me like a baby?
And tell me the things I need to know
I never want to be alone

There is a headache in my head
A pulse in my brain
Nothing will ever change (or make sense)
There’s nothing at all
There’s nothing at all (nothing at all)

There’s nothing at all
There’s nothing at all
I prefer this weight on my chest
There’s nothing at all
There’s nothing at all (there’s nothing at all)
I prefer this laying on my chest
There’s nothing at all



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