Headlock
Imogen Heap
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Distant flickering, its greener scenery, This weathers bringing it all back again. Great adventures, faces and condensation, I'm going outside and take it all in. You say too late to start, got your heart in a headlock, I don't believe any of it. You say too late to start, with your heart in a headlock, You know your better than this. We're a different pair, just something out of step, Throw a stranger an unexpected smile. With big intention, still posted at your station Always on about the day it should have flown. You say too late to start, got your heart in a headlock, I don't believe any of it. You say too late to start, with your heart in a headlock, You know your better than this. Afraid to start, got your heart in a headlock, I don't believe any of it. You say too late to start, with your heart in a headlock, You know your better than this. I'm walking, you've been hiding, And you look half dead half the time. Monitoring you, like machines do, You've still got it, I'm just keeping an eye I've been walking, you've been hiding, And you look half dead half the time. Monitoring you, like machines do, You've still got it, I'm just keeping an eye You know you're better than this Come back and start, got your heart in a headlock, No I don't believe any of it. You say too late to start, with your heart in a headlock, You know your better than this. Afraid to start, got your heart in a headlock, I don't believe any of it. You say too late to start, with your heart in a headlock, You know your better than this.
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Written by: IMOGEN JENNIFER HEAP
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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10 facts about this song
Song Detail"Headlock" is a song from the Grammy-nominated album "Speak for Yourself" by British singer-songwriter, Imogen Heap.
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ReleaseThe single was officially released in August 2006, almost a year after the album became available.
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Song MakeupThe unique composition of "Headlock" features a blend of electronic music, pop and folk elements, that embodies the innovative style Imogen Heap is known for.
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Chart PerformanceDespite not being released till 2006, the single gained considerable popularity, reaching the top 30 spot on Billboard's Dance Club Songs chart in the United States.
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Music VideoThe song’s music video includes captivating visuals, which were designed by Joel Peissig. The video showcases Heap tied to a memory scanning machine, which symbolizes the song's theme of being trapped in the memories of a past relationship.
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Live PerformancesAt the 49th Grammy Awards in 2007, Heap performed "Headlock" as part of a live medley, which showcased her unique blend of digital and classical instruments.
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InspirationHeap has openly spoken about the inspiration for "Headlock" as being about an unhealthy relationship where one person holds influence and control over the other.
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Song TechniquesHeap uses looping effects and synthesizers, along with her electric harp, piano, and ethereal vocals to create a unique sound in "Headlock."
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SamplingThe song was sampled by rapper Lupe Fiasco in his song "New York City," which featured on his album "Food and Liquor II."
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Achievement"Speak for Yourself," the album containing "Headlock," was certified gold in the UK and Canada, highlighting the commercial success and popularity of the album and its singles.
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