Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)
Ashlee Simpson
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(What?) Is that all you got to say? (What? What?) You're rubbing me the wrong way (See your lips moving) But I don't catch a word you say (Shut up your chatter) I need for you to go away And all I hear is ay ya ya ya ya You're talking way too much I can't even hear me now All your noise is messing with my head You're in my head Get outta my head Outta my, outta my head Want you outta my head Outta my, outta my head Get outta my head Outta my, outta my head Want you outta my head Outta my, outta my head That's what I said (What?) You looking at me for huh? (Show me) Respect or I will show you the door (Get out the door) (Lately) I've got a problem with the way that you behave (You're too much) And all your questions don't leave me no time for me, ha ha ha And all I hear is ay ya ya ya ya You're talking way too much I can't even hear me now All your noise is messing with my head You're in my head Get outta my head Outta my, outta my head Want you outta my head Outta my, outta my head Get outta my head Outta my, outta my head Want you outta my head Outta my, outta my head And all I hear is ay ya ya ya ya You're talking way too much I can't even hear me now All your noise is messing with my head You're in my head Get outta my head All your opinions keep them to yourself Just let me think so I can hear myself Wouldn't it be nice if I could just go solo, take the day off? I'd be alright if you would leave me to it, back the f*** out Ay ya ya ya ya You're talking way too much You tell me one more time how I should live I swear I'll bite your head off I am who I am and I can't be no one else You got nothing left to say Keep your comments to yourself Aw! Outta my, outta my head Want you outta my head Outta my, outta my head Get outta my head Outta my, outta my head Want you outta my head Outta my, outta my head And all I hear is ay ya ya ya ya You're talking way too much I can't even hear me now All your noise is messing with my head You're in my head Get outta my head
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Written by: TIMOTHY MOSLEY, KING LOGAN, JEROME HARMON, JAMES WASHINGTON, KENNA ZEMEDKUN, ASHLEE SIMPSON
Lyrics © ANTHEM ENTERTAINMENT LP, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Downtown Music Publishing, RESERVOIR MEDIA MANAGEMENT INC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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10 facts about this song
Song Development"Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)" was released on December 11, 2007, as the lead single from Ashlee Simpson's third studio album "Bittersweet World."
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Genre & SoundThe song deviates from Simpson's previous pop-rock sound, incorporating elements of synthpop and dance music, reflecting the overall sound direction of "Bittersweet World."
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Song InspirationSimpson has stated that the song was inspired by her experiences dealing with people's perceptions and judgments about her. The lyrics deal with her frustration with Hollywood and the pressures of fame.
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Chart PerformanceDespite its unique sound and promotion, the song failed to replicate the success of her previous hits, peaking at No. 21 on the Billboard Bubbling Under Hot 100 chart.
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SongwritersThe tune was co-written by Ashlee Simpson, Chad Hugo, and Kenna Zemedkun. The latter two are associated with N.E.R.D, a rock/ hip-hop group that includes Pharrell Williams.
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Music VideoDirected by Alan Ferguson, the trippy music video for "Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)" featured Simpson acting out scenes referencing iconic images from different periods of pop culture, including references to Salvador Dali's works and Metropolis.
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ReceptionSimpson's change in musical style was met with mixed reactions. Some critics praised her for taking risks and experimenting with new sounds, while others felt it was not as strong as her previous material.
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Album DelayDespite being the lead single, the release of the full "Bittersweet World" album was delayed for several months after "Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)" came out, leading to less than stellar album sales.
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Live PerformancesAshlee Simpson performed "Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)" live for the first time at the 2007 MTV Australia Video Music Awards.
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Cultural ImpactDespite its modest chart performance, "Outta My Head (Ay Ya Ya)" has become a cult favorite among fans, admired for its '80s-inspired sound and Simpson's willingness to experiment with her image and music.
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