Head on
The Jesus and Mary Chain
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As soon as I get my head round you I come around catching sparks off you I get an electric charge from you That second hand living it just won't do And the way I feel tonight I could die and I wouldn't mind And there's something going on inside Makes you want to feel makes you want to try Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky I can't stand up I can't cool down I can't get my head off the ground As soon as I get my head round you I come around catching sparks off you And all I ever got from you Was all I ever took from you And the world could die in pain And I wouldn't feel no shame And there's nothing holding me to blame Makes you want to feel makes you want to try Makes you want to blow the stars from the sky I'm taking myself to the dirty part of town Where all my troubles can't be found
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Written by: James Reid, William Reid
Lyrics © DOMINO PUBLISHING COMPANY, BMG Rights Management
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12 facts about this song
Band Background"Head On" is a song by the Scottish alternative rock band, The Jesus and Mary Chain.
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Song ReleaseThe song was originally released as a single in October 1989.
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Album Feature"Head On" is also featured on the band's third studio album "Automatic", which was released in the same year.
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Chart PositionThe song reached number 2 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart in the U.S., making it one of the band's most successful songs in America.
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Style Classification"Head On" is known for its catchy rhythm and melody, which is a fusion of post-punk, shoegaze, and alternative rock.
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Song LyricsOften understood as depicting a struggle with self and identity, the lyrics are somewhat abstract, leaving room for various interpretations.
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Pixies CoverThe song was famously covered by American alternative rock band Pixies, and the cover was included in their 1991 album "Trompe le Monde".
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Cover PopularityThe cover version by Pixies also gained widespread acclaim, with many fans discovering the song through this cover and subsequently exploring more of The Jesus and Mary Chain's discography.
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Live Performances"Head On" became a staple of The Jesus and Mary Chain's live performances in the years following its release. The band still frequently performs the song at their shows.
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Cultural ImpactThe song has been featured in several films and TV shows, further cementing its status as a classic within the alternative rock genre.
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Video Game Feature"Head On" is featured on the soundtrack of the video game "Tony Hawk's American Wasteland".
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Reissue"Automatic", the album featuring "Head On", was remastered and reissued in 2006 and again in 2011, reintroducing the song to new audiences.
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