Lose Control
Elijah Waters Lyrics


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It's hard to focus when you always rollin' dope up
I lost it all in the moment
Imaginary opponents
I lost my mind one time
And now I never show up to the places
That I know, it's not the same, I need a blunt

I cannot breathe, I cannot see my eyes are bleeding, baby
I don't reach out, I don't got reasons
I don't see you lately
I been inside looking for ways to say I can't make it
It's way too much back then, I took it and now, I can't take it

Take me by the hand
Can you make me understand?
Can you take me back to earth?
Can you show me what it's worth?
Can you make me go reverse?
This fast forward shit don't work
It don't work

Break my heart, touch my soul
Take it all, let it go
Lose it all, lose control
Lose it all, lose control

Lose control
Lose control
Lose control
Lose control

It's hard to see it
Doesn't matter when it's animated
Afraid to lose it, I can't do
I can't move on, I hate it
I can't control it (control it)
How I portrayed it (portrayed it)
She broke my heart and stepped up on it
And she's still my favorite

I'm not safe, it's coming at all times
Fast pace, if I lose me outside
Full force, go
Finally open when I'm home and close the door

Break my heart, touch my soul
Take it all, let it go
Lose it all, lose control
Lose it all, lose control

Lose control
Lose control
Lose control
Lose control

Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh




Oh, oh, oh
Oh, oh, oh

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Elijah Waters's "Lose Control" describe the struggle of trying to maintain a grip on reality while grappling with addiction and heartbreak. The opening lines set the scene, as Waters admits that he has trouble focusing due to his constant marijuana use. He goes on to say that he's lost his mind in the past, and now avoids going out because he feels that things aren't the same as they used to be. The chorus sums up the sense of loss and confusion, as Waters pleads with someone to "break [his] heart" and "take it all."


The second verse adds another layer of complexity, as Waters admits that he feels paralyzed by his fear of losing control. Not only is he struggling with addiction and heartbreak, but he is also afraid of what might happen if he tries to move on from these issues. He acknowledges that he can't control the way he's portrayed himself, and that someone he loved has hurt him deeply. Despite all this, Waters still holds onto hope that he can find a way to feel safe and secure again.


Overall, "Lose Control" is a powerful reflection on the ways that addiction and heartbreak can intertwine, and the difficulties of trying to move on. The lyrics are raw and poignant, painting a vivid picture of the emotions that Waters is grappling with.


Line by Line Meaning

It's hard to focus when you always rollin' dope up
It's difficult to concentrate when smoking takes center stage.


I lost it all in the moment
Everything went wrong in a blink of an eye.


Imaginary opponents
The mind creates enemies out of nowhere.


I lost my mind one time
There was a time when sanity disappeared.


And now I never show up to the places
Avoiding the places where reminders of hurt linger.


That I know, it's not the same, I need a blunt
The familiar places are not the same anymore and the only solace is weed.


I cannot breathe, I cannot see my eyes are bleeding, baby
The anxiety is suffocating and tears flow uncontrollably.


I don't reach out, I don't got reasons
Withdrawing from everything and everyone without a logical explanation


I don't see you lately
Not physically seeing someone for a long time.


I been inside looking for ways to say I can't make it
Trying to come up with ways to bow out of commitments.


It's way too much back then, I took it and now, I can't take it
The past had too much pain, and one cannot take any more agony.


Take me by the hand
Asking for reassurance, friendship and guidance.


Can you make me understand?
Seeking someone's help to comprehend what's going on.


Can you take me back to earth?
Asking someone to bring him back to reality.


Can you show me what it's worth?
Thinking of what's valuable in life and seeking for a glimpse of value.


Can you make me go reverse?
Wishing for a chance to go back to a time when things were alright


This fast forward shit don't work
Rushing things won't make things better


Break my heart, touch my soul
Pleading to get hurt, for the sake of feeling anything.


Take it all, let it go
Offering everything to not hold on to anything.


Lose it all, lose control
Letting go of everything and losing control is the only path.


Lose control
Submit to the confusion and chaos.


It's hard to see it
Being blinded by one's misfortunes.


Doesn't matter when it's animated
Worries are still worries, even if it's in the imagination.


Afraid to lose it, I can't do
Fearful of losing what's important so staying put.


I can't move on, I hate it
Unable to let go of the past which is painful.


I can't control it (control it)
One cannot dictate what happens in life.


How I portrayed it (portrayed it)
Regretting how one showed bare emotion.


She broke my heart and stepped up on it
Hurting so much that it feels like the person deliberately made it worse.


And she's still my favorite
Loving the person who caused pain the most.


I'm not safe, it's coming at all times
There is no refuge from anxiety and it comes when it wants.


Fast pace, if I lose me outside
Living life too quickly has the danger of losing oneself in the process.


Full force, go
There is no other option but to go all-in with life.


Finally open when I'm home and close the door
Feeling like oneself only at home when everything else is shut outside.


Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh
Ad-lib to express a feeling of agony.




Writer(s): Tijn Van Seeters, Jaap J A Velenturf, Yannick Waters

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@eid6584

His voice was like unnaturally smooth, like he didn't even have to put effort into singing. Will definitely be checking him out

@kaziabrar.

Maybe he recorded it off camera and just decided to act it out on camera. Artists can decide to do that on COLORS.

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Bre has always

@DanielMortari

That's because he doesn't have to. It's pre recorded it's not that hard to tell lol.

@DanielMortari

He keeps backing away from the mic. His voice would've sounded more distant

@karenlandron7621

bc he singing from the soul

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