DISCUSSION: Christine's songs from Mirage

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by holidayroad

I agree it has 'Stevie' lyrics, but I always took it as Chris saying 'Look, this isn't usually me, but I'm so in love with this person that I feel that way this time around. Still, don't think I'll let him treat me badly, I may be totally in love, "but I'm not a fool".'

Actually, Christine's lyrics always have her being overcome by love and loss. Her lyrics are more dependent than she actually is. She is often passive in love, used, lyrically. Whether she is usually "out of her mind" is a different story, but I always loved the song. I don't see the difference between being out of her mind and over her head.

Being an Ozzie and Harriet collector, I always loved it that Kristen Nelson Tinker (Rick Nelson's ex) named her book "Out of My Mind." It wasn't a nod to Christine, but it always reminded me of that song.

Michele

[Nikolaj]

Originally Posted by michelej1

I don't see the difference between being out of her mind and over her head.
Michele

Oh, there's a difference! Having been both, I would know!
You are so wise and level-headed, Michelej1! It's not that I disagree with you- from a logical and mentally healthy person's perspective, 'out of my mind' and 'over my head' would seem similar!
Oh, but no, very different
"Out of my mind" would require a totally different med than 'over my head' which a valium or xanax- or a glass of wine, would help.

[michelej1]

Originally Posted by Nikolaj

Oh, there's a difference! Having been both, I would know!
You are so wise and level-headed, Michelej1! It's not that I disagree with you- from a logical and mentally healthy person's perspective, 'out of my mind' and 'over my head' would seem similar!
Oh, but no, very different
"Out of my mind" would require a totally different med than 'over my head' which a valium or xanax- or a glass of wine, would help.

Nice. Now, that you mention it, I see the distinction between needing a valium and needing counseling!

From a realistic point of view, "over my head" just means overwhelmed, in too deep and is very different from being a little crazy. So, in real life, it really does matter. Lyric wise, I always thought of them as the same.

Michele