In My Head

Scott Fagan's song 'In My Head' delves into the complexities of internal conflict and self-reflection. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a mind grappling with its own thoughts and emotions. The opening lines, 'Black and white, pass the grass / For the mass, lasting this glass of wine,' suggest a world seen in stark contrasts, perhaps hinting at a struggle with perception and reality. The mention of a hangman and his reflection being the narrator's own introduces a theme of self-judgment and existential dread.

The chorus, 'Oh, no! It's something, something in my head,' underscores the idea that the turmoil is internal. The city street with 'cracks like a star' and the rearrangement of clouds symbolize a fractured reality and the desire to control or make sense of it. The narrator's relationship with a 'secret lover' adds another layer of complexity, questioning whether this love is real or just another figment of his troubled mind.

The final verse brings a sense of coldness and loss, with the 'winter morning' and the woman in a 'cotton dress' symbolizing vulnerability and the passage of time. The line 'Something, something, something, something is dead' suggests a loss of innocence or hope, further emphasizing the internal struggle. The repeated refrain 'In my head' drives home the point that these conflicts and confusions are deeply personal and internal, making the song a poignant exploration of mental and emotional turmoil.