In My Head

Jason Derulo

About In My Head

"In My Head" is a song by American singer Jason Derulo, released as the second single from his self-titled debut studio album. It was first released via digital download on December 10, 2009. It topped the charts in Australia, Poland and the United Kingdom, and peaked within the top ten of the charts in several other countries. The song's official remix has a heavier R&B sound, and features American rapper Nicki Minaj. Derulo performed the song on the ninth season of American Idol.  


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2010
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Yeah, Jason Derulo
Beluga Heights (J. J. J. J. J. R.)

Come on, yeah everybody's looking for love, oh
Ain't that the reason you're at this club, oh
You ain't gonna find a dance with him no oh
I got a better solution for you girl, oh

Just leave with me now, say the word and we'll go, (And we'll go)
I'll be your teacher I'll show you the ropes, (Show the ropes)
You'll see a side of love, you've never known
I can see it going down, it going down
In my head, I see you all over me
In my head, you fulfill my fantasy
In my head, you'll be screaming oh
In my head, it's going down
In my head, it's going down, in my head
Yeah
In my head, oh yeah

C'mon some dudes know all the right things to say, eh
When it comes down to it, it's all just game, yeah
Instead of talking let me demonstrate, yeah, yeah
Get down to business and skip foreplay, eh yeah

Just leave with me now, say the word and we'll go, (We can go)
I'll be your teacher, I'll show you the ropes, (You the ropes)
You'll see a side of love, you've never known, (Never known)
I can see it going down, it going down

In my head, I see you all over me
In my head, you fulfill my fantasy
In my head, you'll be screaming oh
In my head, it's going down, in my head
It's going down, in my head (Break it down)

(Ay-oh), come on, yeah (Ay-oh)
Let's go, ooh, (Ay-oh)
You singing to me baby in my head right now
(Ay-oh) (Ay-oh) Come on, yeah ooh, (Ay-oh)
She'll be screaming out when it all goes down

Just leave with me now, say the word and we'll go, (We can go)
I'll be your teacher, I'll show you the ropes (You the ropes)
You'll see a side of love, you've never known, (Never known)
I can see it going down, it going down

In my head, I see you all over me
In my head, you fulfill my fantasy
In my head, you'll be screaming ohh
In my head, it's going down, in my head
It's going down

In my head, I see you all over me
In my head, you fulfill my fantasy
In my head you'll be screaming ohh
In my head, and it's going down, in my head
It's going down in my head

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Jason Derulo

Jason Joel Desrouleaux (born September 21, 1989), better known by his stage name Jason Derülo, is an American singer-songwriter, actor and dancer. After producing records for several artists and writing songs for Cash Money Records, co-founder of the label Birdman, Young Money Entertainment owner Lil Wayne and rapper Diddy, Derülo signed to minor recording label Beluga Heights. After Beluga Heights became part of the Warner Music Group, Derülo released his debut single, "Whatcha Say" in May 2009, which sold over five million digital downloads, gaining an RIAA certification of double platinum, and reaching number 1 in the U.S. and New Zealand. Derülo released his second single, "In My Head", in December 2009. His debut album, Jason Derülo, was released on Marc… more »

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Written by: JONATHAN ROTEM, CLAUDE KELLY, JASON DESROULEAUX

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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22 facts about this song

Artist Information
"In My Head" is a pop song by American singer Jason Derulo. The Maryland-born artist is known for his exceptional singing and dancing skills.
Album Details
It is the second single from Jason Derulo's self-titled debut album. The album "Jason Derulo" was released in March 2010.
Chart Performance
The single achieved considerable success on various music charts worldwide, hitting number 1 in the UK, Australia, and on the US Billboard Pop Songs chart.
Genre Classification
This song falls under the genre of pop and blends in elements of dance and R&B music.
Production Team
"In My Head" was co-written by Jason Derulo himself, alongside Claude Kelly and J.R. Rotem. The latter also served as the producer of the track.
Music Video
The music video for the song features a playful and flirtatious interaction between Jason Derulo and a female character played by actress Tika Sumpter.
Lyrics Concept
The song's lyrics revolve around Derulo's fantasies about a woman whom he finds attractive.
Certification
"In My Head" was certified triple Platinum in Australia and double Platinum in the US by the RIAA, signifying high sales and streams.
Live Performances
Derulo has performed "In My Head" in multiple live shows and festivals, including the 2010 Teen Choice Awards.
Influence
"In My Head" significantly contributed to establishing Jason Derulo's position in the pop music industry and pushed him into mainstream prominence.
Cover versions
The punk-pop band We The Kings covered "In My Head" in 2010, and their version hit number 116 on the Billboard 200 chart.
Remix
The official remix of the song features rapper Nicki Minaj.
Release Date
"In My Head" was released on December 8, 2009, as the second single from Jason Derulo's self-titled debut album.
Collaboration & Production
The song was co-written by Jason Derulo, and produced by J.R. Rotem, a producer known for his works with artists like Rihanna and Sean Kingston.
Chart Performance
"In My Head" topped the charts in multiple countries including Australia and the UK. In America, it reached number 5 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Genre
The song is classified under the pop genre, but it is influenced by R&B and dance music.
Gold & Platinum Certifications
The song has been certified multi-platinum in several countries, including quadruple-platinum status in Australia, double-platinum in the US, and platinum in the UK.
Music Video
The music video for "In My Head" premiered on January 23, 2010. It features Jason Derulo performing the song in a parking lot.
Background Information
The song is about a guy who falls for a girl and fantasizes about a relationship with her, all in his head.
Recognition
It was nominated for "Most Performed Song" at the 2011 ASCAP Pop Music Awards.
Other Performances
Derulo performed the song live at the 2010 Teen Choice Awards.
Lyrics
Despite the upbeat nature of the music, the lyrics of the song portray a story of unrequited love.

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