Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Did you ever hear this one
About the one that got away?
It slipped right out the backdoor
It was on the news today
I was fishing for a hit song
When you woke me out of bed
Now I'm inspired and my brain is tired
And my eyes are bloody red
Go ahead and eat your sucker
I won't say a word
He gave you the castle, baby
You gave me the bird
[Chorus]
Everybody is grey (I'm turning blue)
Everything that I say (it's about you)
Don't take this wrong
I hope your arms are long
'Cause you're gonna need 'em
When I'm goin' over your head
Yeah!
Hello, can I take your order?
I've been waiting for days
I'd like a little compassion
With a side of mayonnaise
You never let the glue dry
When you broke me in two
And I'm some stupid little model car
That you can abuse
Go ahead and eat your sucker
I won't say a word
He gave you the castle, baby
So I'll give you the bird
[Chorus]
Go ahead and eat your sucker
I won't say a word
He gave you the castle, baby
So I'll give you the bird
[Chorus]
About the one that got away?
It slipped right out the backdoor
It was on the news today
I was fishing for a hit song
When you woke me out of bed
Now I'm inspired and my brain is tired
And my eyes are bloody red
Go ahead and eat your sucker
I won't say a word
He gave you the castle, baby
You gave me the bird
[Chorus]
Everybody is grey (I'm turning blue)
Everything that I say (it's about you)
Don't take this wrong
I hope your arms are long
'Cause you're gonna need 'em
When I'm goin' over your head
Yeah!
Hello, can I take your order?
I've been waiting for days
I'd like a little compassion
With a side of mayonnaise
You never let the glue dry
When you broke me in two
And I'm some stupid little model car
That you can abuse
Go ahead and eat your sucker
I won't say a word
He gave you the castle, baby
So I'll give you the bird
[Chorus]
Go ahead and eat your sucker
I won't say a word
He gave you the castle, baby
So I'll give you the bird
[Chorus]
Lyrics submitted by BlueAndStarry
Over Your Head Lyrics as written by Butch Walker
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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