Skillet - Psycho In My Head Lyrics
Lyrics
Verse 1
Maybe I'm just paranoid
Or maybe I'm just livin' a lie
Can't stop this screamin' voice
Or maybe I'm just sick inside
Pre-Chorus
This is the face
I hate the other side of me
Out of his cage
He breaks to take the life from me
Tell me, tell me, tell me
I'm not crazy
Chorus
There's a psycho in my head
I'm closer to the edge
Makin' me feel like I'm livin' in misery, misery
Insane
These voices in my brain
Startin' to feel like it's gonna be the death of me, death of me
Post-Chorus
There's a psycho in my, there's a psycho in my head
Verse 2
Livin' in hysteria
Nothin' makes much sense tonight
Maybe I'm too scared to trust
To stop the chaos in my mind
Pre-Chorus
This is the face
I hate the other side of me
Help me believe
I need to see the light in me
Tell me, tell me, tell me
I'm not crazy
Chorus
There's a psycho in my head
I'm closer to the edge
Makin' me feel like I'm livin' in misery, misery
Insane
These voices in my brain
Startin' to feel like it's gonna be the death of me, death of me
Post-Chorus
There's a psycho in my, there's a psycho in my "
Verse 3
Maybe I'm just paranoid
Or maybe I'm just livin' a lie
Can't stop this screamin' voice
Or maybe I'm just sick inside
Breakdown
Yeah
I'm not crazy, I'm not crazy
But I might be
Chorus
'Cause there's a psycho in my head
I'm closer to the edge
Makin' me feel like I'm livin' in misery, misery
Insane
These voices in my brain
Startin' to feel like it's gonna be the death of me, death of me
Outro
There's a psycho in my head
There's a psycho in my head
(Livin' in misery, misery, insane)
There's a psycho in my head
(Gonna be the death of me, death of me)
There's a psycho in my, there's a psycho in my head
Video
Skillet: Psycho in my Head [OFFICIAL VIDEO]
Meaning & Inspiration
Skillet's "Psycho In My Head," released on January 20, 2023, as part of their album *Dominion: Day of Destiny*, delves into the profound internal struggle against intrusive, negative thoughts that can plague the human mind. This is not simply a catchy rock anthem; it is a declaration of spiritual warfare and a testament to the power of reclaiming one's mental landscape through faith. The song powerfully articulates the feeling of being assailed by voices that whisper doubt, fear, and despair, mirroring the scriptural descriptions of spiritual adversaries seeking to undermine our peace and confidence in God. The lyrics resonate with the Apostle Paul's struggle outlined in 2 Corinthians 10:5, where he speaks of "casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." The "psycho" within the head is, in essence, an enemy of truth, a whisper of deception designed to isolate us from God's presence and His promises.
The song’s message serves as a vital reminder that these internal battles are not to be faced alone or with mere willpower. It calls us to actively engage in the fight, recognizing that our thoughts are not always our own and that we have divine resources available to us. Jesus Himself cautioned us about the importance of guarding our hearts and minds, as it is from these sources that life flows, as recorded in Proverbs 4:23: "Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life." "Psycho In My Head" encourages listeners to acknowledge the presence of these disruptive thoughts without surrendering to them, much like David faced Goliath not with his own strength, but with the assurance of God's power working through him (1 Samuel 17:45). The band’s powerful delivery amplifies this call to spiritual resilience, urging believers to stand firm in the truth of God's Word, which acts as a shield against the fiery darts of the wicked one, as described in Ephesians 6:16. Ultimately, the song inspires a confident assertion of God's dominion over every aspect of our lives, including our innermost thoughts, underscoring the transformative power of aligning our minds with the divine will and believing in the victory Christ has already secured.