The group was founded in 1979 by Bernardo Bonezzi (Madrid, 1964-2012 ), who even before the age of fourteen had led a band called Morbus Acre and formed part of the seminal group of the Madrid scene Kaka de Luxe. The Zombies pooled influences of glam rock (Lou Reed, David Bowie, Brian Eno ) and new wave (Talking Heads, B- 52's ). They signed to RCA , who released the group's first single, the catchy "Groenland", a song that still remains among the best-known Spanish pop songs of the 80, and is present in numerous compilations of music from the decade.
Encouraged by the success of the single, they recorded their first album, 'Extraños juegos', one of the most successful pop albums of the 80s. However, following the release of the second LP, 'La muralla china', Bonezzi decided to leave the group in 1982 to pursue other projects.
Goin' Out of My Head
Zombies Lyrics
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Yes I think I'm going out of my head
Over you
Over you, well
I want you
To want me
I need you so badly
And I think I'm going out of my head
(Out of my head)
Oh I can't forget the tears that I shed
(Out of my head)
Over you
Over you, well
I see you each morning
But you just walk past me
You don't even know that I exist
Going out of my head
Over you
Out of my head
Over you
Out of my head
Day and night
Night and day and night
Alright
I must think of a way
Into your heart
There is no reason why
My being shy should keep us apart
And I think I'm going out of my head
(Out of my head)
I can't forget the tears that I shed
Going out of my head
Over you
Out of my head
Over you
Out of my head
Day and night
Night and day and night
Alright
I must think of a way
Into your heart
There is no reason why
My being shy should keep us apart
And I think I'm going out of my head
(Out of my head)
Yes I think I'm going out of my head
Going out of my head
Over you
Out of my head
Over you
Out of my head
Day and night
Night and day and night
Alright
Night and day and night
Alright
Night and day and night
The lyrics of Zombies' song "Goin' Out of My Head" express the feeling of uncontrollable love towards a person that is out of reach. The singer believes that he is losing his mind because of his strong emotions, and he cannot help it. He repeatedly sings "I think I'm going out of my head" to highlight the strength of his feelings. He wants the person he admires to feel the same way about him because he cannot stop thinking about them. He emphasizes his desire by singing "I want you to want me" and "I need you so badly." His love has made him so obsessed that he cannot focus on anything else but the person he is in love with; "I can't think of anything but you."
The singer's love is unrequited, and he feels invisible to the person he loves. He sees them every morning, but they do not notice him. His obsession with this person is taking a toll on him because he cannot forget their rejection. The lyrics express the disconnection between the singer's emotions and reality; he cannot help but continue to love someone who does not love him back.
In conclusion, "Goin' Out of My Head" by Zombies is a love song that reflects the emotions of an individual for someone who is out of their reach. The singer's obsession and sense of helplessness are evident throughout the song, and the lyrics convey the desperation of unrequited love.
Line by Line Meaning
Well I think I'm going out of my head
I'm feeling overwhelmed and possibly losing my mind
Yes I think I'm going out of my head
I am sure that I am losing control of my thoughts and emotions
Over you
Because of you
I want you
I desire you
To want me
I yearn for your affection in return
I need you so badly
I am desperate for your love and attention
I can't think of anything but you
You are constantly on my mind, and I cannot focus on anything else
Oh I can't forget the tears that I shed
I am deeply hurt and emotional because of you
I see you each morning
I notice you every day
But you just walk past me
You ignore me
You don't even know that I exist
You have no knowledge of my presence
Day and night
All the time
I must think of a way
I need to come up with a plan
Into your heart
To gain your affection
There is no reason why
There is nothing that should prevent us from being together
My being shy should keep us apart
I should not let my shyness keep us from being together
Night and day and night
All the time
Alright
Okay, good
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: J Fred Coots, Haven Gillespie
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