Lose Your Soul
Dead Man's Bones Lyrics
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You're gonna lose your soul, tonight
You're gonna lose your soul
You're gonna lose your soul tonight, tonight
Oh
You're gonna lose control, tonight
You're gonna lose control
I get up in the morning
To the beat of the drum
I get up to this feeling
Keeps me on the run
I get up in the morning
Put my dreams away
I get up, I get up, I get up again
Oh
You're gonna lose your soul, tonight
You're gonna lose your soul
You're gonna lose your soul tonight, tonight
Oh
You're gonna lose control, tonight
You're gonna lose control
You're gonna lose control
Tonight, tonight, tonight
I get up in the morning
To the beat of the drum
I get up to this feeling
Keeps me on the run
I get up in the morning
Put my dreams away
I get up, I get up, I get up again
I get up in the morning
To the beat of the drum
I get up to this feeling
Keeps me on the run
I get up in the morning
Put my dreams away
I get up, I get up, I get up again
Oh
You're gonna lose your soul, tonight
You're gonna lose your soul
You're gonna lose your soul tonight, tonight
(I get up in the morning
To the beat of the drum
I get up to this feeling
Keeps me on the run
I get up in the morning
Put my dreams away
I get up, I get up, I get up again
I get up)
The song "Lose Your Soul" by Dead Man's Bones is a haunting melody that speaks to the idea that as human beings, we have the potential to lose ourselves to the world around us. The repeated refrain of "You're gonna lose your soul tonight" emphasizes this message, serving as a warning to the listener that they must be careful not to become too consumed by their desires and lose sight of what truly matters.
The verses of the song are more introspective, with the singer reflecting on their daily routine of getting up in the morning to the beat of the drum and putting their dreams away. This could be interpreted as a commentary on the mundane routines of modern life, and the struggle to maintain a sense of individuality amidst the monotony. The theme of loss is further emphasized by the repetition of the line "I get up, I get up, I get up again", suggesting that despite their efforts to break free, the singer feels trapped in their daily routine.
Overall, "Lose Your Soul" is a powerful song that encourages listeners to reflect on the nature of their own existence and consider the dangers of losing themselves to the world around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh
An expression used to indicate anticipation or warning.
You're gonna lose your soul, tonight
You will surrender your true self tonight.
You're gonna lose your soul
You will give in to temptation and lose your moral values.
You're gonna lose your soul tonight, tonight
You will lose yourself to a dark desire tonight.
Oh
An expression used to indicate anticipation or warning.
You're gonna lose control, tonight
You will be unable to restrain yourself tonight.
You're gonna lose control
You will give in to an all-consuming emotion.
You're gonna lose control tonight, tonight, tonight
You will be overwhelmed by a powerful feeling tonight.
I get up in the morning
I start a new day.
To the beat of the drum
To a rhythm that motivates me.
I get up to this feeling
I rise to a sense of purpose.
Keeps me on the run
Motivates me to keep moving forward.
Put my dreams away
I am forced to set aside my aspirations.
I get up, I get up, I get up again
I keep rising despite setbacks.
You're gonna lose your soul, tonight
You will surrender your true self tonight.
You're gonna lose your soul
You will give in to temptation and lose your moral values.
You're gonna lose your soul tonight, tonight
You will lose yourself to a dark desire tonight.
Oh
An expression used to indicate anticipation or warning.
You're gonna lose control, tonight
You will be unable to restrain yourself tonight.
You're gonna lose control
You will give in to an all-consuming emotion.
You're gonna lose control
You will give in to an all-consuming emotion.
Tonight, tonight, tonight
The event will occur at night.
I get up in the morning
I start a new day.
To the beat of the drum
To a rhythm that motivates me.
I get up to this feeling
I rise to a sense of purpose.
Keeps me on the run
Motivates me to keep moving forward.
Put my dreams away
I am forced to set aside my aspirations.
I get up, I get up, I get up again
I keep rising despite setbacks.
I get up in the morning
I start a new day.
To the beat of the drum
To a rhythm that motivates me.
I get up to this feeling
I rise to a sense of purpose.
Keeps me on the run
Motivates me to keep moving forward.
Put my dreams away
I am forced to set aside my aspirations.
I get up, I get up, I get up again
I keep rising despite setbacks.
Oh
An expression used to indicate anticipation or warning.
You're gonna lose your soul, tonight
You will surrender your true self tonight.
You're gonna lose your soul
You will give in to temptation and lose your moral values.
You're gonna lose your soul tonight, tonight
You will lose yourself to a dark desire tonight.
I get up in the morning
I start a new day.
To the beat of the drum
To a rhythm that motivates me.
I get up to this feeling
I rise to a sense of purpose.
Keeps me on the run
Motivates me to keep moving forward.
Put my dreams away
I am forced to set aside my aspirations.
I get up, I get up, I get up again
I keep rising despite setbacks.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: RYAN GOSLING, ZACH SHIELDS
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