The song "This Head I Hold" by Electric Guest explores feelings of being trapped and stuck in a state of unhappiness. The lyrics convey a sense of frustration and a longing for freedom. The protagonist of the song feels like a "little grown up," which suggests a feeling of being mature but still feeling trapped. They are upset because they have always been stuck in this state. The line "Guess I'm in love with always feeling down" implies that they have become accustomed to feeling sad or down all the time. The next verse talks about how the protagonist was consumed by superficial and materialistic things that they couldn't do. They mention "plastic, products, shows, and woes," which represents the shallow and empty distractions they indulged in. However, they eventually let go of these things. The chorus suggests that the protagonist tries to escape their problems by sitting back, not thinking, getting high, and taking drinks. They use these actions as a way to avoid facing their issues. However, the more they listen to this advice, the deeper they sink into their unhappiness. The bridge reveals that the protagonist is stuck in a scene or situation from which they want to escape but feel there is no in-between. They observe the crowd and realize that they have sunk low without realizing it. The lyrics then convey that to be free, the protagonist needs to stop playing around and running away from themselves. They acknowledge that all the distractions and artificial aspects of their life have kept them feeling low and stagnant. They choose to listen to advice and guidance. The chorus repeats, emphasizing the feeling of being trapped and sinking deeper. The line "Get no sleep, meet the vampire" suggests a state of exhaustion and possibly being drained emotionally or mentally. Overall, the song explores themes of feeling stuck, escaping from oneself, and the desire for freedom. It speaks to the idea of being trapped in a cycle of unhappiness and the need to break free from superficial distractions in order to find personal growth and happiness.
