Out of Control
A Story Told Lyrics
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But it's phasing me hard
It won't go away
But we've come too far
To let it slip underneath my feet
Yeah, do I tough it out?
Or do I wait it out?
Somebody tell which way to go
He says I can't handle this anymore
I'm out of control
I'm out
I'm out of control
And he's chasing my heart
I'm trying to run away
All the good I've done
These lyrics express the struggle that the singer is going through. The singer acknowledges that what they are going through is just a phase, but they are finding it difficult to deal with. The severity of the phase is causing the singer to wonder whether they should endure and tough it out or wait for it to pass. The question of ‘do I tough it out or do I wait it out’ reveals the conflict the singer is experiencing, prompting them to consider how they should handle the situation.
The second stanza involves two different people, a ‘she’ and a ‘he.’ Both are having trouble controlling their emotions. The ‘she’ is desperately searching for a way out of the situation, looking for someone to guide her. On the other hand, the ‘he’ seems to have resigned himself to the inevitability of the situation, he is ‘out of control’ and knows it.
The emotions expressed in this song are very relatable. We all have times when we feel like we’ve lost control of everything, and it can be easy to get lost in our thoughts. This song reminds us that there is always a way out, even if that means relying on other people to guide us.
Line by Line Meaning
It's just a phase
Acknowledges that the current feeling or situation is temporary.
But it's phasing me hard
Despite knowing it's temporary, the situation or feeling is currently affecting the person intensely.
It won't go away
The situation or feeling is persistent and won't disappear easily.
But we've come too far
There is a sense of accomplishment and progress that has been made.
To let it slip underneath my feet
It's important not to let this situation or feeling undo the progress made thus far.
Yeah, do I tough it out?
Should the person push through and endure the tough situation, or give up?
Or do I wait it out?
Should the person wait for the situation to resolve itself over time?
She says take me out of this
The person is looking for a way to escape the current tough situation.
Somebody tell which way to go
The person is lost and needs guidance on how to handle the current situation.
He says I can't handle this anymore
The tough situation has become too much for the person to bear.
I'm out of control
The person feels helpless and unable to control the situation.
And he's chasing my heart
The person is being pursued romantically and may not be interested in reciprocating those feelings.
I'm trying to run away
The person is actively resisting the romantic pursuit.
All the good I've done
The person has made positive progress, either in the situation or in general.
Contributed by Charlie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.