Out of Control
Casey and the Cigs Lyrics

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1.Out Of Control

You're out of my hands
You're out of my life
You're out of my plans
It's not the way I wanted it to go
It took me a while to understand
But now I know

You're out of my life
You're out of my hands

Well I said all I can say
And you're not listening anyway
There's nothing left worth waiting for
It's out of my control
All the tears I had I cried
There's nothing left now but goodbye
The only thing I need to know
Is where do I go from here
Where do I go

Did you not see
Did you not hear
The trouble you caused
The signs were all so clear
There was a time
I tried to mend
But now I've lost the feeling
And I just can't pretend
Did you not see
Did you not hear

Well I said all I can say
And you're not listening anyway
There's nothing left worth waiting for
It's out of my control
All the tears I had I cried
There's nothing left now but goodbye
The only thing I need to know
Is where do I go from here
Where do I go

Is this really over tell me
Can't you change your mind
Is there nothing left here for you
Why can't we just try

There's nothing left worth waiting for
nothing left... Ad libs

Well I said all I can say
And you're not listening anyway
There's nothing left worth waiting for
It's out of my control
All the tears I had I cried
There's nothing left now but goodbye
The only thing I need to know
Is where do I go from here
Where do I go

Performed by Paddy Casey & Kim Hayden

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Out of Control" by Casey and the Cigs convey a sense of loss and realization, as the singer grapples with the fact that someone they cared deeply about is no longer part of their life. The repetitive phrases "You're out of my hands, You're out of my life, You're out of my plans" emphasize the finality of the situation and the acceptance that the relationship has come to an end. The singer reflects on how it took time for them to understand this reality, but now they have come to terms with the fact that the person is no longer in their life.

The lyrics also express the singer's frustration and resignation towards the situation, as they feel like they have said all that they can say but the other person is not listening. The repetition of "It's out of my control" highlights the helplessness and lack of agency the singer feels in trying to salvage the relationship. Despite having cried tears and tried to mend things in the past, the singer acknowledges that it is time to say goodbye and move on. The question of "Where do I go from here" reflects the uncertainty and confusion that comes with the end of a significant relationship.

The lyrics also touch upon the conflicted emotions the singer is experiencing, as they question whether the other person truly understood the hurt they caused and the signs that were evident. The realization that they have lost the emotional connection and can no longer pretend otherwise adds depth to their sense of closure and moving on. The plea for the other person to reconsider and potentially try again underscores the complexity of emotions involved in letting go of a relationship that once meant so much.

In the final verses, the repeated refrain of "Is there nothing left here for you, Why can't we just try" demonstrates the singer's desire for reconciliation and hope for a second chance. However, the acknowledgment that there is nothing left worth waiting for and the ultimate acceptance of goodbye convey a sense of finality and acceptance. The introspective nature of the lyrics, combined with the emotive delivery by performers Paddy Casey and Kim Hayden, creates a poignant portrayal of heartbreak, realization, and the challenging journey of moving forward from a past relationship.

Line by Line Meaning

You're out of my hands
I no longer have control over you

You're out of my life
You are no longer a part of my life

You're out of my plans
You are no longer part of my future plans

It's not the way I wanted it to go
This is not how I envisioned things to end

It took me a while to understand
It took time for me to comprehend

But now I know
But now I understand

Well I said all I can say
I have said everything I can

And you're not listening anyway
But you are not paying attention

There's nothing left worth waiting for
There is nothing left to hope for

It's out of my control
It is beyond my control

All the tears I had I cried
I have already shed all the tears I had