Cut It Loose
Incognito Lyrics


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It's July but it's winter in your mind
You've been down but never quite this way before

It's a crime to watch the needle take another soul
Look around see the poison killing people by the score

You've got into something that's leading you nowhere, cut it loose
Yeah, yeah, cut it loose, turn it out
Getting deeper into something, that leaves you with nothing, cut it loose
Yeah, yeah, cut it loose, turn it out

Every time you escape into the wilderness
You will find it's stolen just a little more of you

You say you're fine, but it's only your imagination
Such a shame, 'cause you've only got yourself to blame

You've got into something that's leading you nowhere, cut it loose
Yeah, yeah, cut it loose, turn it out
Getting deeper into something, that leaves you with nothing, cut it loose
Yeah, yeah, cut it loose, turn it out

Such a shame, you've only got yourself to blame

You've got into something that's leading you nowhere, cut it loose
Yeah, yeah, cut it loose, turn it out




Getting deeper into something, that leaves you with nothing, cut it loose
Yeah, yeah, cut it loose, turn it out

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Incognito's song Cut It Loose talk about the dangers of addiction and the importance of breaking free from it. The first line of the song, "It's July but it's winter in your mind," sets the tone for the rest of the song: the singer is trapped in their own thoughts and feelings, unable to break free. The second line, "You've been down but never quite this way before," suggests that this is not the first time the singer has struggled with addiction.


The song then goes on to describe the devastating effects of addiction: "It's a crime to watch the needle take another soul" and "Look around see the poison killing people by the score." These lines highlight the fact that addiction does not just affect the individual, but also their loved ones and society as a whole.


The chorus of the song provides a clear message: "You've got into something that's leading you nowhere, cut it loose." The repetition of this line emphasizes the importance of breaking free from addiction and finding a healthier path. The lyrics also suggest that addiction only leads to emptiness: "Getting deeper into something, that leaves you with nothing."


The final lines of the song, "Such a shame, you've only got yourself to blame," suggest that the singer is aware of the harm they are causing themselves and others, but is unable to break free from their addiction.


Overall, Cut It Loose is a powerful song about addiction, its devastating effects, and the importance of breaking free from it.


Line by Line Meaning

It's July but it's winter in your mind
You're cold and down, despite it being summertime. Your thoughts are in a wintry place.


You've been down but never quite this way before
You've been feeling low lately, but this is a new low you've hit.


It's a crime to watch the needle take another soul
It's painful to observe as someone falls victim to addiction.


Look around see the poison killing people by the score
There is a widespread problem with drug addiction and it's causing countless deaths.


You've got into something that's leading you nowhere, cut it loose
You've committed yourself to something that's taking you nowhere, you need to let it go.


Yeah, yeah, cut it loose, turn it out
You need to cut ties and move on to something better.


Getting deeper into something, that leaves you with nothing, cut it loose
You're only digging yourself deeper into a situation that won't benefit you. It's time to leave it behind.


Every time you escape into the wilderness
When you try to run away from your problems, but it's not a real escape.


You will find it's stolen just a little more of you
You're losing a part of yourself every time you try to escape.


You say you're fine, but it's only your imagination
You're trying to convince yourself that everything is okay, but it's not.


Such a shame, 'cause you've only got yourself to blame
It's a pity that you're in this situation, but you have to take responsibility for it.


Such a shame, you've only got yourself to blame
It's a pity that you're in this situation, but you have to take responsibility for it.




Lyrics © BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DOMINIC JOHN OAKENFULL, EDOUARD JEAN PAUL MAUNICK

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