On November 17th, 2017 Olivia released her debut EP “It’s Not That Deep,” with the singles “Empty” and “RIP” being released on February 17th and July 14th respectively. The EP dropped on November 17th and included previously unreleased songs called “Tequilawine,” “F**k Feelings” and “No Love.” On June 29th, 2018 a remix of “RIP” was released, featuring G-Eazy and Drew Love.
On August 3rd, 2018 the lead single to O’Brien’s debut album was released. “UDK,” the lead single, marked a change in sound for the singer-songwriter. The 2nd single, “I Don’t Exist” was released on September 14th, 2018. “Care Less More,” the third single, was released on November 9th, 2018. On December 18th, 2018 Olivia announced her first ever headline tour, named after her debut album “Was It Even Real?,” which she announced a few months later. The fourth single, “Love Myself,” was released on February 1st, 2019.
On March 28th, 2019 Olivia announced her debut album “Was It Even Real?” would be released on April 26th, 2019. “Just Friends,” the first and only promotional single, was released on March 29th, 2019 alongside preorder for the album. On April 19th, 2019, a week before the album the 5th and final single, “Just A Boy” was released. Olivia’s debut album, “Was It Even Real?” was released on April 26th, 2019. On May 15th, 2019 “Fade Out” by Seeb featuring Olivia and Space Primates was released.
On November 12th, 2019 Olivia announced that she will be releasing multiple micromixtapes following the release of the first one, “It Was A Sad F**cking Summer” that Friday. Olivia explained in a video on Instagram that micromixtapes contained 2-3 songs that fit together sonically and lyrically as well as all making you feel the same emotion. For “It Was A Sad F**king Summer,” those emotions are melancholy, bittersweet and nostalgic. Alongside the release of the first micromixtape Olivia announced that she was going on tour and that the tour was titled “It Was A Sad F**cking Tour.”
2 days before the release of the 2nd micromixtape Olivia started teasing on Instagram by asking her followers if they were ready for micromixtape #2. One day before release she posted lyrics to the chorus “Josslyn” but without the title lyric. “The Results Of My Poor Judgement” was released on February 7th, 2020.
Was It All In My Head?
olivia o'brien Lyrics
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Ooh, was it all in my head?
I must be crazy, insane, get way too carried away
There's something wrong with my brain, yeah yeah
Been fantasizing and crying, been romanticizing
About all these boys who ain't never gon' like me
Thought you'd be the one but your one of those guys
Can only blame myself, I made it up in my mind
In my mind
When I call you don't pick up
Was it all in my head?
Shouldn't trust my gut
'Cause it was all in my head
Ooh, was it all in my head?
Ooh, was it all in my head?
I feel so stupid, so used, so lost and confused
But I still want you, yeah yeah (I still want you, yeah yeah)
I should know better, it never turns to happy ever
After I know we won't end up together now
I don't why I thought it would be different this time
Thought you'd be the one but your one of those guys
Can only blame myself, I made it up in my mind
In my mind
When I call you don't pick up
Was it all in my head?
Shouldn't trust my gut
'Cause it was all in my head
Ooh, was it all in my head?
Ooh, was it all in my head?
And I know, you don't love me at all
But I don't really want to move on
Think I made it up
Was it all in my head?
Ooh, ooh
I must be crazy, insane, get way too carried away
There's something wrong with my brain, yeah yeah
Been fantasizing and crying, been romanticizing
About all these boys who ain't never gon' like me
Ooh, was it all in my head?
Ooh, was it all in my head?
And I know, you don't love me at all
But I don't really want to move on
Think I made it up
Was it all in my head?
The song "Was It All In My Head?" by Olivia O'Brien explores the feeling of being used and manipulated in a romantic relationship. The singer recounts the realization that she was living in a fantasy world where she imagined a future with a guy who was never really interested in her. She admits to feeling crazy and foolish, but still struggles to move on from her feelings. The repeated question of "Was it all in my head?" suggests that she is trying to come to terms with the fact that her expectations and fantasies might not have been rooted in reality.
The lyrics in the first verse illustrate the singer's tendency to create unrealistic scenarios in her mind. She acknowledges her own naivety and willingness to believe in something that is not there. The line "There's something wrong with my brain" suggests that the singer may have trouble differentiating between what is real and what is not. The chorus further emphasizes this theme of confusion and doubt, as she questions if what she experienced was genuine or just a figment of her imagination.
In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that she should have known better than to trust her instincts. She acknowledges that her desire for a happy ending blinded her to the warning signs that the relationship was not going to work out. Even after realizing the truth, she struggles to move on and still wants the guy who "used" her. This internal conflict is reflected in the repetitive chorus and the melodic repetition of the phrase "Ooh, was it all in my head?"
Overall, the song explores the theme of self-deception and the danger of living in a world of fantasy. It is a reflection of the complexities of emotions that come with romantic relationships, highlighting the downside of holding on to hope when it is not grounded in reality.
Line by Line Meaning
Ooh, was it all in my head?
The singer questions if their emotions were only imagined.
I must be crazy, insane, get way too carried away
The singer feels like they may be delusional due to their intense feelings.
There's something wrong with my brain, yeah yeah
The singer alludes to a mental health issue.
Been fantasizing and crying, been romanticizing
The artist imagines possible relationships and is emotional over the idea of them.
About all these boys who ain't never gon' like me
The artist acknowledges that their crushes are not reciprocated.
I don't why I thought it would be different this time
The singer reflects on their history of unrequited emotions and wonders why they thought it would be different.
Thought you'd be the one but your one of those guys
The singer believed their crush was different but realizes they are like others who have not liked them back.
Can only blame myself, I made it up in my mind
Rather than blaming their crush, the artist accepts responsibility for creating false hope in their own mind.
When I call you don't pick up
The artist feels ignored by their crush.
Shouldn't trust my gut
The artist regrets relying on their instincts or intuition.
'Cause it was all in my head
The singer believes that their intense emotions were not based in reality, but only in their imagination.
I feel so stupid, so used, so lost and confused
The artist experiences negative emotions due to their crush not reciprocating their feelings.
But I still want you, yeah yeah (I still want you, yeah yeah)
Despite the difficulties and disappointments, the singer still has romantic feelings for their crush.
I should know better, it never turns to happy ever after
The singer acknowledges that they should have known better than to expect a happy ending.
After I know we won't end up together now
The singer accepts that their crush is not interested in a relationship.
And I know, you don't love me at all
The artist recognizes that their crush does not have romantic feelings for them.
But I don't really want to move on
Despite facing reality, the artist finds it difficult to let go of their feelings.
Think I made it up
The singer questions if their emotions were fabricated in their own mind.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Anton Segerstad, Drew MacDonald, Olivia O'Brien, Sylvester Willy Siversten, Tobias Frelin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Ooh, was it all in my head?
Ooh, was it all in my head?
I must be crazy, insane, get way too carried away
There's something wrong with my brain, yeah yeah
Been fantasizing and crying, been romanticizing
About all these boys who ain't never gon' like me
I don't why I thought it would be different this time
Thought you'd be the one but your one of those guys
Can only blame myself, I made it up in my mind
In my mind
When I call you don't pick up
Was it all in my head?
Shouldn't trust my gut
Cuz it was all in my head
Ooh, was it all in my head?
Ooh, was it all in my head?
I feel so stupid, so used, so lost and confused
But I still want you, yeah yeah
I should know better, it never turns to happy ever
After I know we won't end up together now
I don't why I thought it would be different this time
Thought you'd be the one but your one of those guys
Can only blame myself, I made it up in my mind
In my mind
When I call you don't pick up
Was it all in my head?
Shouldn't trust my gut
Cuz it was all in my head
Ooh, was it all in my head?
Ooh, was it all in my head?
And I know, you don't love me at all
But I don't really want to move on
Think I made it up
Was it all in my head?
Ooh, ooh...
I must be crazy, insane, get way too carried away
There's something wrong with my brain, yeah yeah
Been fantasizing and crying, been romanticizing
About all these boys who ain't never gon' like me
Ooh, was it all in my head?
Ooh, was it all in my head?
And I know, you don't love me at all
But I don't really want to move on
Think I made it up
Was it all in my head?
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yrics
[Refrain]
O-o-oh, was it all in my head?
O-o-oh, was it all in my head?
[Verse 1]
I must be crazy, insane, get way too carried away
There's something wrong with my brain, yeah, yeah
Been fantasizing and crying, been romanticizing
About all these boys who ain't never gon' like me
[Pre-Chorus 1]
I don't why I thought it would be different this time
Thought you'd be the one but your one of those guys
Can only blame myself, I made it up in my mind
In my mind
[Chorus 1]
When I call you don't pick up
Was it all in my head?
Shouldn't trust my gut
'Cause it was all in my head
[Refrain]
O-o-oh, was it all in my head?
O-o-oh, was it all in my head?
[Verse 2]
I feel so stupid, so used, so lost and confused
But I still want you, yeah yeah
I should know better, it never turns to happy ever
After I know we won't end up together now
[Pre-Chorus 1]
I don't why I thought it would be different this time
Thought you'd be the one but your one of those guys
Can only blame myself, I made it up in my mind
In my mind
[Chorus 1]
When I call you don't pick up
Was it all in my head?
Shouldn't trust my gut
'Cause it was all in my head
[Refrain]
O-o-oh, was it all in my head?
O-o-oh, was it all in my head?
[Pre-Chorus 2]
And I know, you don't love me at all
But I don't really want to move on
Think I made it up
Was it all in my head?
O-o-oh, o-o-oh…
[Chorus 2]
I must be crazy, insane, get way too carried away
There's something wrong with my brain, yeah, yeah
Been fantasizing and crying, been romanticizing
About all these boys who ain't never gon' like me
[Refrain]
O-o-oh, was it all in my head?
O-o-oh, was it all in my head?
[Outro]
And I know, you don't love me at all
But I don't really want to move on
Think I made it up
Was it all in my head?
Moonlight Caroline
I feel like Olivia and I could legit be best friends. With every song she’s able to capture exactly what I feel and go through. And I know I’m not the only one - there are so many people that she’s helping. We would be the biggest but best group of best friends ever.
Brynn Hard
yea same
aalmy
same
Jordan Halladay
So true
D
Yes ....
lovee katii
Sammo- 🙃
Maria Alejandra Viani
Name one song of hers that isn’t good. Kills it every time.
Emmaly
No complaints from me!
Emmaly
@Adrian unpopular opinion: root beer float isn’t that bad 🤷♀️
kajzkaaksn cjskaka
root beer float, and tbh this is a personal opinion but i don’t like just friends on her last album. other than that her music is the best!!!