Twisted
Embracing Genius: Defying Norms and Sanity
Lyrics
My analyst told me that I was right out of my head
Expressing disagreement with the analyst's assessment of mental health.
The way he described it he said 'd be better dead than alive
Describing the analyst's view that death might be preferable to the current state.
I didn't listen to his jive
Ignoring or rejecting the analyst's advice.
I knew all along that he was all wrong
Believing in one's own understanding despite the analyst's opinion.
And I knew that he thought I was crazy but I'm not, oh no
Asserting sanity in the face of the analyst's perception of craziness.
My analyst told me that I was right out of my head
Reiteration of being considered mentally unstable by the analyst.
He said I need treatment but I'm not that easily led
Resisting the suggested treatment, emphasizing independence of thought.
He said I am the type that is most inclined
Acknowledging a tendency to act independently, especially when not observed.
When out of his sight to be out of my mind
Highlighting a preference for mental freedom when not under scrutiny.
And he said I was nuts
Confirmation of being labeled as "nuts" by the analyst.
No more ifs or ands or buts,oh no
Rejecting further debate or questioning about mental stability.
They say as a child I appeared a little bit wild with all my crazy ideas
Recollection of appearing unconventional as a child with imaginative ideas.
But I knew what was happening
Claiming self-awareness and confidence in one's intellectual abilities.
I knew I was a genius
Self-proclaimed recognition of genius at an early age.
What's so strange when you know that you're a wizard at three
Justifying uniqueness by citing early signs of exceptional abilities.
I knew that this was meant to be
Believing in a predetermined destiny as a gifted individual.
Well they say little children are supposed to sleep tight
Contrasting conventional expectations for children with personal behavior.
That's why I drank a fifth of vodka one night
Recounting a disruptive incident involving excessive alcohol consumption.
My parents got frantic,didn't know what to do
Parents' reaction to the unconventional behavior, feeling helpless.
But I saw some crazy scenes before I came to
Implying exposure to unusual experiences before full awareness.
Now do you think I was crazy
Raising a rhetorical question about perceived craziness at an early age.
I may have been only three but I was swinging
Claiming proficiency in a skill (swinging) despite young age.
They all laughed at A. Graham Bell
Referencing historical figures (Bell, Edison, Einstein) laughed at initially.
They all laughed at Edison and Einstein
Questioning the need for remorse when misunderstood by others.
Now why should I feel sorry if they just
Asserting an inherent inability of others to grasp one's thoughts.
Couldn't understand the reason and the logic that went on in my head
Highlighting the complexity and rationality of the thoughts.
I had a brain it was insane
Claiming possession of a brilliant but unconventional mind.
So I just let them laugh at me when I refused to ride
Accepting ridicule but maintaining independence, refusing conformity.
On all those double decker buses
Rejecting typical experiences (riding buses) due to unconventional beliefs.
All because there was no driver on the top
Refusing conformity by avoiding situations lacking perceived control.
My analyst told me that I was right out of my head
Reiteration of the analyst's negative assessment of mental health.
The way he described it he said I'd be better dead than alive
Restating the analyst's opinion about the desirability of being alive.
I didn't listen to his jive
Ignoring or dismissing the analyst's advice once again.
I knew all along that he was all wrong
Reaffirmation of personal certainty despite the analyst's view.
And I knew that he thought
Continuation of the belief that others see the speaker as crazy.
I was crazy but I'm not oh no
Reasserting sanity despite the analyst's contrary opinion.
My analyst told me that I was right out of my head
Repetition of the analyst's characterization of mental instability.
But I said dear doctor I think that it's you instead
Challenging the analyst, suggesting the issue lies with them.
Because I have a thing that's unique and new
Claiming uniqueness and superiority over the analyst's understanding.
It proves that I'll have the last laugh on you
Asserting confidence in having the last laugh due to unique qualities.
'Cause instead of one head
Highlighting an unconventional attribute (two heads) as an advantage.
I got two
Stating the common saying that having two heads is better than one.
And you know two heads are better than one
Emphasizing the perceived advantage of possessing two heads.
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