Ahead of Myself

X Ambassadors

About Ahead of Myself

"Ahead of Myself" is a song recorded by American rock band X Ambassadors. It was released as a single on July 21, 2017 by KIDinaKORNER and Interscope. It was to be for Joyful, the name of their potential second studio album, but in April 2019, it was cancelled. The song is still made available in streaming services.


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2017
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Thought I was ready, ready for someone else
But every time I get ahead of myself
Every time I get ahead of myself
Thought I was rock steady
But that I didn't need no help
But every time I get ahead of myself
Every time I get ahead of myself

Guess I went ahead and jumped the gun again
Some shitty situation that I put you in
And I know we poured champagne
Maybe we was just too quick to celebrate

I thought I was ready, ready for someone else
But every time I get ahead of myself
Every time I get ahead of myself
Thought I was rock steady, that I didn't need no help
But every time I get ahead of myself
Every time I get ahead of my

I get ahead of myself, yeah babe
I get ahead of myself, yeah babe

Know that I was first to say, "I love you, babe"
Moved my things to your apartment down on 2nd Street
I thought I'd cleaned the slate
But I guess I didn't clean it all away

I thought I was ready, ready for someone else
But every time I get ahead of myself
Every time I get ahead of myself
Thought I was rock steady
That I didn't need no help
But every time I get ahead of myself
Every time I get ahead of my

Get ahead of myself, yeah babe
Get ahead of myself, yeah baby
Get ahead of myself, yeah babe
Get ahead of myself, yeah babe, yeah babe
Get ahead of myself
I get ahead of myself

I thought I was ready, ready for someone else
But every time I get ahead of myself
Every time I get ahead of myself
Thought I was rock steady
That I didn't need no help
But every time I get ahead of myself
Every time I get ahead of my

Get ahead of myself, yeah babe
Get ahead of myself, yeah baby
Get ahead of myself, yeah babe
Get ahead of myself, yeah babe, yeah babe

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X Ambassadors

X Ambassadors (also stylized XA) is an American rock band from Ithaca, New York. Its members currently include lead vocalist Sam Harris, keyboardist Casey Harris, and drummer Adam Levin. Their most notable songs include "Jungle", "Renegades", and "Unsteady". The band's debut full-length album, VHS, was released on June 30, 2015. more »

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Written by: ADAM LEVIN, CASEY HARRIS, SAMUEL NELSON HARRIS, SCOTT HARRIS FRIEDMAN

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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8 facts about this song

Song's Statistics
"Ahead of Myself" was released on July 14, 2017. The song runs for approximately three minutes and thirty-eight seconds (3:38).
Creation Process
The track was co-written by all three members of X Ambassadors - Sam Harris, Casey Harris, and Adam Levin - alongside four other writers including Scott Harris and Ricky Reed. - "Ahead of Myself" was the first track that the X Ambassadors wrote off their second studio album "Orion," though it was one of the last songs to be finished.
Music Video
The music video was shot entirely in one take, and in the course of shooting, lead singer Sam Harris physically ran ahead during the filming to capture the tangible feeling of the song's lyrics.
Lyrics Content
The song's lyrics explore themes of regret, self-doubt, and the mistakes one can make when confronting these feelings head-on. - Despite its introspective lyrics, "Ahead of Myself" possesses a triumphant melodic high that's characteristic of X Ambassadors' songwriting.
Chart Performance
The song managed to reach #22 on Billboard's Adult Top 40 chart in the United States.
Live Performances
"Ahead of Myself" was the song X Ambassadors performed on ABC's Jimmy Kimmel Live! on July 18, 2017.
Song's Reception
Critics responded positively to "Ahead of Myself", praising its resonant themes, uplifting message, and X Ambassadors' distinctive sound.
Message from the Band Members
The band members have said that the song is about "jumping into relationships - romantic, platonic, all sorts of relationships - too impulsively, and without thinking," echoing the idea of getting ahead of oneself.

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