Over My Head Lyrics
It's over my head, I hate myself for caring this much
I've become an addict looking for a hit of your love
I'm a long way from sober, and I don't wanna get over you
Like a bullet needs a gun
I've never been so dependent, who am I turning into?
And I'm ashamed to say it, but
[Pre-Chorus]
I need a fix, my heart is outta control
And you're pullin' like a habit, baby
I try to kick it, hold my breath, and let go
But the drug's too deep and it's in my bones
[Chorus]
I was the one who could take it, leave it
Liked it better when I didn't need it
Mmm, I, mm-hm-mm, I
Drowning slow 'cause I crave disaster
Overdose, and I'm sinking faster
I'm in over my head, over my head, over my head
I don't understand it, but I know
It's over my head, so over my head
[Verse 2]
Sing me if it's hell, or tell me this is paradise, hmm
Wherever we are, just hold me like I'm yours tonight
It's a long way from over and I'm forever hooked on you
Like thunder needs the rain
Shatter my defenses, who am I turning into?
And I'm ashamed to say it, but
I need a fix, my heart is outta control
And you're pullin' like a habit, baby
I try to kick it, hold my breath, and let go
But the drug's too deep and it's in my bones
[Chorus]
I was the one who could take it, leave it
Liked it better when I didn't need it
Mmm, I, mm-hm-mm, I
Drowning slow 'cause I crave disaster
Overdose, and I'm sinking faster
I'm in over my head, over my head, over my head
I don't understand it, but I know
It's over my head, so over my head
[Bridge]
Say that you crave me, will you fixate me?
If I come unhinged, let you under my skin
Love me or kill me, your poison can heal me
With needles in my veins, watch me fly, fly, fly
[Pre-Chorus]
I need a fix, my heart is outta control
And you pull it like a habit, baby
I try to kick it, hold my breath, and let go
But the drug's too deep and it's in my bones
I was the one who could take it, leave it
Liked it better when I didn't need it
Mmm, I, mm-hm-mm, I
Drowning slow 'cause I crave disaster
Overdose, and I'm sinking faster
I'm in over my head, over my head, over my head
I don't understand it, but I know
It's over my head, so over my head
[Outro]
You pull me in over my head
So over my head
I don't understand it but I know
It's over my head, so over my head
I'm over my head
About
After competing in 2011’s X-Factor, Cari Fletcher, aka Fletcher, drops her debut single. She recently performed it live at The Saint near her hometown, which she posted on Facebook, concluding that there’s more to come.
The song focuses on a narrator who is so head over heels for their recent lover. Unable to forget them, they compare the feelings to a physical drug addiction.
Q&A
Find answers to frequently asked questions about the song and explore its deeper meaning
During a Track By Track with Line of Best Fit in November 2016, Cari said:
“Over My Head” is about that feeling you get when you realize you’re falling hard for someone and you seem to be way in over your head about it. It’s a feeling that you have no control over, similar to a drug addiction. You can’t hit it and quit it that easily.
Yes! FLETCHER performed “Over My Head” live on tour:
- 1.Princess
- 2.War Paint
- 3.Over My Head
- 4.Avalanche
- 5.Wasted Youth
