Lost Control
Grinspoon Lyrics


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Times up, yeah you should've known
Pretty little princess put it in a hole
Cold expect its not a disease
Can you take a photograph of us for them to see

Bam, bam, bam trick or treat want to stay
You can do it ours and we will do it your way
Not so bad if you follow the plan
That's how it goes with your head in the sand

We've already lost control
Already lost control
We've already lost control
Already lost control

Can't we join an army of you
And help you out in battle defend your point of view
Turn tables it's just like you said
Now I'm in the army probably better off dead

Jam slam wham I forgot what to say
You can take the bows and ride along the highway
Just thought you maybe would understand
What goes down in a rock and roll band

We've already lost control
Already lost control
We've already lost control
Already lost control

No fun cause its all been done
Picture perfect prefect thinks he's fucking won
Read out the list and see if it's free
Now I'm in your photographs as pretty as can be

Whinge, winge, winge, was it something I said
Wait another moment, I talk about my head
I love shit when it gets outta hand
Smoke the grass quicker and then go rock the band

We've already lost control
Already lost control




We've already lost control
Already lost control

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Grinspoon's song Lost Control seem to focus on feeling trapped, disillusioned and powerless in a world that makes little sense. The opening lines "Times up, yeah you should've known, Pretty little princess put it in a hole" seem to allude to the idea that the person being addressed has run out of time, and perhaps they should have known that they were on borrowed time. The mention of a "pretty little princess" being locked away - "put it in a hole" - seems to suggest that the person being addressed is trying to keep something hidden away, and that this concealment is cold and unyielding. The next line "Cold expect it's not a disease" suggests that the sense of being trapped is not something physical, but a psychological issue.


The song is filled with imagery of being at someone else's mercy: "Bam, bam, bam trick or treat want to stay / You can do it ours and we will do it your way," suggests that someone is being forced to do something against their will. The lines "Can't we join an army of you / And help you out in battle defend your point of view" seem to suggest that someone is looking for a way out or an ally in their struggle. However, the next line "Now I'm in the army probably better off dead" suggests that this is not a viable option; the struggle is too great to overcome.


Throughout the song, the recurring refrain of "We've already lost control" highlights a sense of resignation and the recognition that the situation is beyond hope. The overall theme of the song seems to suggest that in a world where people feel trapped and powerless, the only option is to "smoke the grass quicker and then go rock the band" - in other words, to find an escape, no matter how fleeting or temporary it might be.


Line by Line Meaning

Times up, yeah you should've known
You should have known that time was running out


Pretty little princess put it in a hole
A girl kept something hidden


Cold expect its not a disease
A cold is not contagious like a disease


Can you take a photograph of us for them to see
Can you take a photo of us to show others?


Bam, bam, bam trick or treat want to stay
Do you want to stay and play?


You can do it ours and we will do it your way
Let's collaborate and find a solution


Not so bad if you follow the plan
Things are not so bad if you stick to the plan


That's how it goes with your head in the sand
Ignoring problems is not a solution


We've already lost control
We are already out of control


Already lost control
We have already lost our way


Can't we join an army of you
Can we help you fight for your cause?


And help you out in battle defend your point of view
We want to support you in your fight


Turn tables it's just like you said
Things have changed, as you predicted


Now I'm in the army probably better off dead
Now I'm fighting for a cause, risking my life


Jam slam wham I forgot what to say
I'm tongue-tied, I don't know what to say


You can take the bows and ride along the highway
You can take the credit and enjoy the success


Just thought you maybe would understand
I thought you would understand my point of view


What goes down in a rock and roll band
The wild and crazy lifestyle of being in a band


No fun cause its all been done
It's not fun because it's all been done before


Picture perfect prefect thinks he's fucking won
An arrogant person who thinks they have already won


Read out the list and see if it's free
See if there are any remaining items on the list


Now I'm in your photographs as pretty as can be
Now I'm in your pictures looking good


Whinge, winge, winge, was it something I said
I'm complaining, did I say something wrong?


Wait another moment, I talk about my head
Let me collect my thoughts before speaking


I love shit when it gets outta hand
I love it when things get crazy


Smoke the grass quicker and then go rock the band
Smoke marijuana to relax and then play music


We've already lost control
We are already out of control


Already lost control
We have already lost our way




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@megafauna8374

Love this song I'm 63 years old and it still makes we wanna head butt a pub bouncer at 2.30am.

@lostone777

lol

@janjones190

going to see them in newcastle on sat nite.Will go off

@samblack5313

😂😆

@cupslinga

How good was Aus in these days.....

@shanebeckett3557

It's gone down hill tjats for sure there's just not much money for bands that haven't gotten on a major label like dune rats and skeggs are good value for today's Australia

@jimbojones8601

Australia still rocks, it's mid winter and we're sunbaking in the tropics, night swimming and partying by the fire on the beach

@Bass-hk2uh

The farking best!

@allieq694

Yup,a golden age of Oz . Stoked to be part of it ey,,,,

@jasonjordan3663

@@shanebeckett3557
Never to be again!
Strong crowds... It's weak these days

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