Lose Myself
DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ Lyrics


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This is how I feel
The same mistakes again
The same old thing
Hey itβ€²s making me
Into someone else
And I'm losing it
Donβ€²t wanna lose myself
Don't wanna lose myself

(The thought of losing it all)
This is how I feel
The same mistakes again
The same old thing
Hey it's making me
Into someone else
And Iβ€²m losing it
Donβ€²t wanna lose myself
Don't wanna lose myself

You have a hold on me
Told you so
And I know it works this way
(You have a hold on me)
I donβ€²t want you bury the truth
(You have a hold on me)
I can't tear it away
Donβ€²t wanna lose myself
And it's the side of me
I didnβ€²t want you to see
And it's the fear of some
The thought of losing it all

And this is how I feel
The same mistakes again
The same old thing
Hey it's making me
Into someone else
And Iβ€²m losing it
Donβ€²t wanna lose myself
Don't wanna lose myself

You have a hold on me
Told you so
And I know it works this way
(You have a hold on me)
I donβ€²t want you bury the truth
(You have a hold on me)
I can't tear it away
Tear it away
And itβ€²s the side of me
I didn't want you to see
And itβ€²s the fear of some
The thought of losing it all

And this is how I feel
The same mistakes again
The same old thing
Hey it's making me
Into someone else
And I'm losing it
Donβ€²t wanna lose myself
Donβ€²t wanna lose myself

You have a hold on me
Told you so
And I know it works this way
(You have a hold on me)
I don't want you bury the truth
(You have a hold on me)
I canβ€²t tear it away
Tear it away
And it's the side of me
I didnβ€²t want you to see
And it's the fear of some
The thought of losing it all

And itβ€²s the side of me
Baby I cannot see
It's the fear of shown
It's the fear of shown

And this is how I feel
The same mistakes again
The same old thing
Hey itβ€²s making me
Into someone else
And Iβ€²m losing it
Don't wanna lose myself
Donβ€²t wanna lose myself

You have a hold on me
Told you so
And I know it works this way
(You have a hold on me)
I don't want you bury the truth
(You have a hold on me)
I canβ€²t tear it away
Tear it away
And it's the side of me
I didnβ€²t want you to see
And it's the fear of some
The thought of losing it all

And this is how I feel
The same mistakes again
The same old thing
Hey it's making me
Into someone else
And Iβ€²m losing it
Donβ€²t wanna lose myself
Don't wanna lose myself

You have a hold on me
Told you so
And I know it works this way
(You have a hold on me)
I donβ€²t want you bury the truth
(You have a hold on me)
I can't tear it away
Tear it away
And itβ€²s the side of me
I didn't want you to see
And itβ€²s the fear of some
The thought of losing it all

You have a hold on me
Told you so
And I know it works this way
(You have a hold on me)
I don't want you bury the truth
(You have a hold on me)
I can't tear it away
Tear it away
And itβ€²s the side of me
I didnβ€²t want you to see
And it's the fear of some
The thought of losing it all

You have a hold on me
Told you so
And I know it works this way
(You have a hold on me)
I donβ€²t want you bury the truth
(You have a hold on me)
I can't tear it away
Tear it away
And itβ€²s the side of me
I didn't want you to see
And itβ€²s the fear of some
The thought of losing it all

You have a hold on me
Told you so
And I know it works this way
(You have a hold on me)
I don't want you bury the truth
(You have a hold on me)
I can't tear it away
Tear it away
And itβ€²s the side of me
I didnβ€²t want you to see
And it's the fear of some
The thought of losing it all

You have a hold on me
Told you so
And I know it works this way
(You have a hold on me)
I donβ€²t want you bury the truth
(You have a hold on me)
I can't tear it away
Tear it away




And itβ€²s the side of me
I didn't want you to see

Overall Meaning

In "Lose Myself," DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ expresses the fear of losing oneself to the same old mistakes and patterns in life. Despite the fear of being someone else, the singer does not want to bury the truth and wishes to hold on to their true identity. The chorus reveals that the other person (presumably a romantic partner) has a hold on the singer, which they acknowledge and seemingly do not mind, but they are afraid of losing themselves in the process. The bridge changes the perspective and reveals that the fear of showing a vulnerable or weaker side to others is also a factor in the singer's fear of losing themselves. Ultimately, the singer reiterates their desire to not lose themselves and their fear of losing everything important to them.


The lyrics of "Lose Myself" succinctly capture the fear of falling into old habits and losing oneself in the process. The repeated hook of the other person having a hold on the singer is a commentary on the power dynamics in relationships and how they can make one feel vulnerable. The bridge shows that the fear of being judged and losing respect is also a factor in one's fear of revealing a vulnerable side. The overall message of the song encourages listeners to hold onto their authentic selves despite the pressures and fears that may come with relationships.


Line by Line Meaning

This is how I feel
Expressing the current emotional state


The same mistakes again
Repeating past errors


The same old thing
Facing a stagnating routine


Hey it's making me
Acknowledging the negative impact


Into someone else
Becoming unrecognizable


And I'm losing it
Losing control


Don't wanna lose myself
Desiring to maintain identity


You have a hold on me
Admitting emotional vulnerability


Told you so
Previously disclosed this info


And I know it works this way
Acknowledge the predictable pattern


I don't want you bury the truth
Rejecting the temptation of denial


I can't tear it away
Unable to break free


And it's the side of me
The less desirable aspect


I didn't want you to see
Previously concealed from others


And it's the fear of some
Internal apprehension


The thought of losing it all
The fear of complete loss




Writer(s): Sabrina Spellman

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Comments from YouTube:

breaque

Masterful sampling in this one. Been playing this on repeat like crazy. Love it!

DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ

thankyou, so glad you like!! πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–

Matt Gundrum

i was just listening to this song and literally could not stop laughing because i was in a state of shock

it's that good

thank you dj sabrina the teenage dj <3

DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ

Haha!! Awww thank you!! πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–

o

What I would give to be a fly on the wall and see how you make all this magic, you're amazing!

DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ

Haha!! Aww thankyou!! πŸ’–πŸ’–πŸ’–

Le Pythagore

Hi, Sabrina are you happy with how far you've gotten the DJ Sabrina or would you really like to reach even more people? With pop smashes like this I'm honestly so surprised you're getting such few coverage and views.

Edit: Honestly this is the DJ Sabrina I love the most : big sounding pop perfection with heavy reliance on vocals and killer instruments. Like it's crazy how good this sounds

Brett Stanley

@DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ You have a hold on me eternally. I donΒ΄t know anyone else that is able to capture pop perfection like you do. IΒ΄m pretty sure iΒ΄ve listened to you more than every other artist combined in 2022 so far. sorry if the first sentence makes me sound like a stalker lol, just wanted you to know how much your work has meant to me. Have a magical winter :)

Le Pythagore

@DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ Thanks for the reply! Hope you know that you have a very dedicated fanbase!! And I'm convinced that it's only a matter of time before you blow up even further

DJ Sabrina The Teenage DJ

Oh wow that’s so kinda of you to say!! And in honesty, posts like this blow my mind with how far I’ve actually gotten with it! I’d obviously LOVE to bring more people the same kind of feelings and emotions that I feel from music I love, which to me is the whole point of what I do in a way; but I never imagined to get anywhere in the first place, nor do I expect anyone to be here for the next album or next song or even next post, so it’s a constant wonder to me… I really couldn’t be more grateful every single day of how far this thing has gone!

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