Lyric discussion by rustandsleep 

Cover art for Around My Head lyrics by Cage the Elephant

This song is in no way about his drug addiction. He's past that point in his life. This song is actually about his current love, who is from France. (They met when Matt and everyone lived in the UK).

"Blinded by your sunshine, Put you on a plane to old Paris. Laid my cards down, on the table."

He basically was really worried that she wouldn't be as fond of him as he is for her. They're from different cultures and interpret things differently. She is also quite different from him, but they still have much common ground.

"Can't find a reason for these feelings, clouding up above me 'Cause God He told me, He said He's gonna send me something lovely. But even still I sit at times I wonder what You're thinking of me You're probably sure I lost my mind oh mind oh mind oh mind oh mind."

Again, here is his worry about the whole thing. But I'm happy to report that she accepted his love and is a solid part of his life.

Song Meaning

i can def see that