Baby Get Your Head Screwed On by Cat Stevens is a lively and upbeat song advising a friend to get their priorities straight and avoid making reckless decisions. The song explores themes of self-awareness, personal responsibility, and the importance of making sound choices. The chorus, with the repeated line 'Baby, get your head screwed on,' emphasizes the main message. Poignant moments in the song include instances where Stevens describes the consequences of not taking such advice, urging the listener to learn from past mistakes.