Even though the band has remained mainly inactive over the past decade, they have opened for The All American Rejects in 2012, released the single "Lose My Mind" in 2014, as well as released a 10 year anniversary Deluxe EP (available everywhere). Over the years Milo moved south to Albany, NY where he lives with his wife Michelle. Mikey had a son, pursued his passion for his graphic design and will be releasing music of his own in 2019. Ryan produces and writes music in his studio. The band's new single "Life Without You" coming out June 14, 2019 is one of his productions.
Lose My Mind
Hello Control Lyrics
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And this stagnant hand needs to make a move
I think my diction could be improved
And I'm always more than critical
And my pencil's sharp but my mind is dull
And I'm so predictable
So sing me something wonderful on the way down to the hospital
Get myself back in line
Cause you know I do this all the time
I go and lose my mind
And all my energy's been drained
Every song I write just sounds the same
And it's the artist in me to blame
Now the artist has a gun
Russian roulette's just not that fun
Now that the inspiration's gone
So sing me something wonderful on the way down to the hospital
I know I probably should... (whoa)
Get myself back in line
Cause you know I do this all the time
I go and lose my mind
At this poetic funeral
I hope that everybody will
Sing these words for me
So sing me something wonderful on the way down to the hospital
I know I probably should (whoa)
Get myself back in line
Cause you know I do this all the time
I go and lose my mind
The lyrics of "Lose My Mind" by Hello Control speaks about the struggles of an artist who is having a difficult time finding inspiration in their art. The song begins with the artist admitting that they have lost their touch or "groove" and are struggling to find new ideas to work on. They are aware of their shortcomings and feel like they need to improve their skills, but it's not coming naturally. The artist is feeling critical of themselves and their work, and even though their pencil is sharp, their thoughts are uninteresting and predictable.
The first verse concludes with the artist requesting someone to "sing me something wonderful on the way down to the hospital." This line suggests that the artist is going through some tough times and might need professional help. But they're asking for music instead of medication. They are aware that they should work on fixing themselves but keep repeating the pattern of losing their minds.
The second verse highlights how the artist has stopped feeling passionate about their music. All the songs they are writing sound the same, and they realize that it's their artistic ego that's to blame. They further add to this by saying that the inspiration they once had is no longer present. The artist is stuck in a place where they are not sure what to do next.
The pre-chorus and chorus of the song reflect the artist's frustration with their mental state. They admit to repeatedly losing their minds and want to get themselves back on track. They feel like they need to be reminded of their talent and creativity, and that's what they ask for in the lines "So sing me something wonderful on the way down to the hospital, I know I probably should... (whoa) Get myself back in line. Cause you know I do this all the time. I go and lose my mind."
Overall, "Lose My Mind" is a relatable song for anyone who has faced burn-out or creative struggles. The lyrics perfectly capture the feeling of trying to create but feeling uninspired.
Line by Line Meaning
Lately it seems I've lost my groove
Recently, I have been feeling like I am not performing as well as I used to.
And this stagnant hand needs to make a move
I feel like I am not making any progress and need to take action.
I think my diction could be improved
I believe that my choice and use of words can be better.
And I'm always more than critical
I tend to be overly judgmental of myself and others.
And my pencil's sharp but my mind is dull
I have the tools to create, but my creativity is lacking.
And I'm so predictable
I am not unique or innovative in my creative output.
So sing me something wonderful on the way down to the hospital
Please share something inspiring before it's too late.
I know I probably should... (whoa)
I am aware that I need to make some changes.
Get myself back in line
I need to refocus and prioritize my objectives.
Cause you know I do this all the time
This is a recurring issue for me.
I go and lose my mind
I lose focus and become unproductive.
And all my energy's been drained
I feel depleted and lack motivation.
Every song I write just sounds the same
I am not producing anything new or unique in my creative endeavors.
And it's the artist in me to blame
I hold myself accountable for my lack of creativity.
Now the artist has a gun
I am feeling desperate to find inspiration and motivation.
Russian roulette's just not that fun
Taking risks is not enjoyable when the stakes are this high.
Now that the inspiration's gone
I am lacking in the creativity and motivation necessary to produce work.
At this poetic funeral
In this moment of creative stagnation and loss, I reflect on what could have been.
I hope that everybody will
I desire for others to continue creating and producing meaningful work.
Sing these words for me
I ask others to create something meaningful in my place.
Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Milo Marnes, Ryan Hayden, Mikey Lemieux
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