Losing My Ground
Fergie Lyrics
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What's going on?
Is this real?
No, no, no, no, no, no
I woke up short of breath
But I've still got a long day ahead of me
I don't know what day it is
But tell me 'cause I gotta know who to be
Is this me up in the mirror?
'Cause I thought it was somebody else
Well, it's a realization
When you find out you don't even wanna look at yourself
Where do I go?
What do I do?
Who do I turn to?
I'm losing my ground
Who am I now?
Where does it end?
How did it all begin?
I'm losing my ground
Well, I'm on my feet, it's time to hit the streets
And get my life back together again
Well, this place is all a masquerade
So tell me, where in line can I cut in?
Downtown, wandering aimlessly around
Still don't know what I'm tryin' to find
Well, you could flash all the pretty lights in front of me
I still wouldn't see the signs
Where do I go?
What do I do?
Who do I turn to?
I'm losing my ground
Who am I now?
Where does it end?
How did it all begin?
I'm losing my ground
Ground...
I'm losing my...
I'm losing my...
I'm losing my ground
(Losing my, losing my, losing my ground)
Where do I go?
What do I do?
Why do I do this to myself?
What do I do?
What do I do?
What do I do?
(Don't wanna go back there)
(Don't wanna go back there)
Where do I go?
What do I do?
Who do I turn to?
I'm losing my ground
Who am I now?
Where does it end?
How did it all begin?
I'm losing my ground
Ground
I'm losing my...
I'm losing my...
I'm losing my ground, oh
In Fergie's song Losing My Ground, she seems to be going through an identity crisis. She wakes up feeling lost and unsure of what day it is or who she is supposed to be. The lyrics suggest that she has been going through some sort of personal turmoil or breakdown and is struggling to find herself. She mentions looking in the mirror and not recognizing the person staring back at her, indicating that she may feel disconnected from her true self. The chorus repeats the phrase "where do I go?", "what do I do?", and "who do I turn to?", conveying a sense of hopelessness and desperation.
The second verse of the song suggests that Fergie may be attempting to escape her problems by going out into the world and trying to find something to distract herself. She describes wandering aimlessly downtown, searching for something but not sure what she is looking for. Despite being surrounded by the "pretty lights" of the city, she still feels lost and unable to find her way.
Overall, the lyrics of Losing My Ground are a raw and honest portrayal of the confusion and despair that can accompany a personal crisis. Fergie's use of repetition emphasizes the sense of being trapped in a cycle of uncertainty and her confessional tone could resonate with anyone who has ever experienced a loss of self-identity.
Line by Line Meaning
Don't know what day it is
I woke up confused and unaware of what day it is
What's going on?
I am uncertain and disoriented about my life situation
Is this real?
I question the reality of my current existence
No, no, no, no, no, no
I deny this is my reality
I woke up short of breath
I started my day in a state of panic and shortness of breath
But I've still got a long day ahead of me
Despite my state of panic, I still have a full day ahead of me
Where do I go?
I am lost and unsure of which direction to take
What do I do?
I am at a loss and unsure of what actions to take
Who do I turn to?
I am alone and without support or guidance
I'm losing my ground
I am becoming increasingly unstable and ungrounded
Who am I now?
I am questioning my identity and sense of self
Where does it end?
I am unsure of how this will all play out
How did it all begin?
I am reflecting on how I got to this point in my life
Ground
I am struggling to find a solid foundation on which to stand
I'm losing my...
I am in the process of losing my sense of self and stability
(Losing my, losing my, losing my ground)
This is a recurring theme in my life, and I am struggling to overcome it
Why do I do this to myself?
I am questioning my choices and actions which led me to this point
Don't wanna go back there
I am afraid of returning to a past I have struggled to move beyond
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: ROBB K BOLDT, STACY FERGUSON, STEFANIE J RIDEL, STEPHANIE SANDSTROM
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