Head & Heart (feat. MNEK)
Joel Corry
The Tug of War Between Head and Heart
Joel Corry's 'Head & Heart (feat. MNEK)' is a vibrant dance track that captures the universal struggle between rational thought and emotional impulse. The lyrics describe a person who is experiencing intense feelings for someone, feelings so strong that they're doing and saying things they've never done before. The repetition of 'Oh my God' emphasizes the overwhelming nature of these emotions, suggesting a sense of disbelief at the depth of their own feelings.
The chorus, with its catchy 'Ba-ba-ba-dum' hook, symbolizes the heartbeat and the uncontrollable nature of the heart's desires. The contrast between the head telling the person to stop and the heart's insistent 'ba-dum' beat illustrates the internal conflict faced when one's emotions are at odds with their logic. The heart is 'certain it's more than a crush,' indicating a deep emotional connection that defies the cautious warnings of the mind.
The song's bridge succinctly sums up the theme: 'My head and my heart / I can't tell them apart.' This line conveys the confusion and difficulty in distinguishing between what we think we should do and what we feel compelled to do. The energetic beat and infectious melody of 'Head & Heart' mirror the exhilarating and often tumultuous experience of falling in love, where reason and emotion collide.