Holiday In My Head – English Lyrics

• By: Smash Mouth

Lyrics & Translation

Discover the carefree spirit of Smash Mouth's "Holiday In My Head" and use its message of mental escapism to make language learning an adventure. This song's upbeat tempo and clear, narrative lyrics about creating your own fun can inspire you to find joy in the journey of learning English. It's a perfect example of how music can transport you to another place, making it a special and motivating tool for mastering a new language.

[English]

Do you believe everything that you read

Everything that you see on the set

You look around at your sleepy little town

And think that this is as good as it gets

Well what you're lookin' at is heaven-sent

Chorus

Every day is a getaway when all of it goes unsaid

I got a holiday a paid holiday

I got a holiday in my head

And what you want, what you really need

Are two different things wouldn't you say

The line is thin between fun and sin

And we're all clockin' in for the day

And our only care is what to wear

Chorus

Every day is a getaway when all of it goes unsaid

I got a holiday a paid holiday

I got a holiday in my head

Bridge

I got a job but i've got a problem

'Cause i eat too much and i can't afford to solve it

When i'm savin' up for that cruise to the caymans

And i'm hittin' the snooze so i can keep on dreamin'

Instrumental

I'm just tryin' to realize

I'm just dyin' to open my eyes

I'm just lookin' for paradise in my living room

Chorus

Every day is a getaway when all of it goes unsaid

I got a holiday a paid holiday

I got a holiday in my head

I've got a holiday a paid holiday

I got a holiday in my head

I've got a holiday a paid holiday

I've got a holiday in my head

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Key Vocabulary

Vocabulary	Meanings
holiday /ˈhɒlɪdeɪ/ A1	noun - a period of time when you do not work, often used for travel or relaxation
believe /bɪˈliːv/ A1	verb - to accept that something is true or real
getaway /ˈɡetəweɪ/ A2	noun - a short vacation or escape
paradise /ˈpærədaɪs/ A2	noun - a place or state of perfect happiness
savin' /ˈseɪvɪŋ/ A2	verb - to keep money for future use
dreamin' /ˈdriːmɪŋ/ A2	verb - to have images or ideas in your mind while sleeping or daydreaming
heaven-sent /ˈhɛvən sɛnt/ B1	adjective - perfect or ideal, as if sent from heaven
unsaid /ʌnˈsɛd/ B1	adjective - not spoken or expressed
thin /θɪn/ A1	adjective - having little thickness
clockin' /ˈklɒkɪŋ/ B1	verb - to record the time one starts work
afford /əˈfɔːrd/ A2	verb - to have enough money to pay for something
cruise /kruːz/ A2	noun - a voyage on a ship for pleasure
realize /ˈriːəlaɪz/ B1	verb - to become aware of something
dyin' /ˈdaɪɪŋ/ B1	verb - to want something very much
wear /weər/ A1	noun - clothing verb - to have clothing on your body