Lose Yourself
8-Bit Misfits Lyrics

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Baby don't lose yourself
Don't got trust
Don't got nobody else
Run the cash
Got some wealth
No feelings heartbreak hotels
I'm in my bag i'm gon' excel
12 AM i'm stuck in hell

Just air it out don't leave the smell
She want the bag no tuck Chanel
One thing that we lack is trust
In my head too often too damn much
Do I want your love or is it just lust
In my feelings I guess I miss your touch
On the top floor got me calling your phone
Down bad guess I'm right back in my zone
When I'm with you I still feel alone
She said she miss my smell cologne
Baby don't lose yourself
Don't got trust
Don't got nobody else
Run the cash
Got some wealth
No feelings heartbreak hotels
Baby don't lose yourself
Don't got trust
Don't got nobody else
Run the cash
Got some wealth
No feelings heartbreak hotels
I'm in my bag i'm gon' excel
12 AM i'm stuck in hell

Just air it out don't leave the smell
She want the bag no tuck Chanel

Overall Meaning

The chorus of "Lose Yourself" by 8-Bit Misfits talks about the fear of losing oneself in a relationship without trust. The singer talks about not having anyone else to trust and just staying focused on running the cash and accumulating wealth. The persona emphasizes his emotional detachment from others and his experiences of heartbreak hotels that have made him feel like he needs to stay focused on success. The persona is stuck in his own head since he's confused about his feelings toward his partner. The singer wonders if he is in love with his partner or if it's just lust since he misses touching him too much. He reveals to his partner that whenever he is on the top floor of the hotel, his mind always calls his phone; he's still lonely even in his partner's company. His partner misses the scent of his cologne.

This song's story emphasizes the importance of building trust in a relationship not to lose oneself in a partnership. The persona's need for control over his emotions to gain wealth and credibility makes him disconnected from his partner, leading to further isolation. The song touches on themes of trust, honesty, and emotional release. Paradoxically, the sentiment of losing oneself and the importance of self-focus being in conflict means that it's imperceptibly connected. It suggests that one must give more attention to oneself to build lasting relationships founded on trust and respect.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby don't lose yourself
Don't lose sight of who you are

Don't got trust
Lack of trust is present

Don't got nobody else
There is nobody else to turn to

Run the cash
Money is being spent

Got some wealth
Some level of financial success has been achieved

No feelings heartbreak hotels
Emotions are not present, only pain and heartbreak

I'm in my bag i'm gon' excel
Focused on personal goals and driven to succeed

12 AM i'm stuck in hell
Feels trapped and helpless

Just air it out don't leave the smell
Speak your truth and let go of the negativity

She want the bag no tuck Chanel
She wants luxury without compromise

One thing that we lack is trust
The relationship is lacking trust