The song Head Over Heels by Hoobastank is about a man who is deeply in love with a woman but feels that their relationship is hindered by societal expectations and traditions. He is lost in admiration and feels that he needs her so much, but she keeps her distance with a system of touch and gentle persuasion. Despite his feelings, he feels that she is wasting his time and just playing games with him. Something happens that makes the man head over heels in love with this woman, but he is never sure what it is until he is already deeply in love. He fears that she will break his heart and throw it away, and questions whether she has any ambitions or desires for their future together. He reflects on his own upbringing and the struggles that he and his family faced, and wonders how long he can continue to live with one foot in the past. He dreams of becoming a doctor but feels that it's hard to be a man when there's a gun in your hand, suggesting that he feels trapped and unable to achieve his dreams because of the environment around him. The chorus repeats the sentiment that something happens to the man that makes him head over heels in love with this woman, but he fears that she will not reciprocate his feelings. The song ends with a reference to a four-leaf clover, suggesting that the man is hopeful that luck will be on his side in his pursuit of this woman.
