Following the group's hiatus in 2016, Tomlinson released "Just Hold On" as a debut solo single in December 2016. It peaked at number two on the UK Singles Chart and was certified platinum in the UK. In 2017, Tomlinson released "Back to You" with American singer Bebe Rexha and "Miss You". In the same year, he appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the UK.
In 2018, Tomlinson appeared on the fifteenth series of The X Factor as a judge and a mentor of the "Boys" category. When his mentee Dalton Harris won the competition, Tomlinson became the first former contestant of the show to become the winning mentor. His debut solo album, Walls, was released in January 2020.
Out of My System
Louis Tomlinson Lyrics
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I only wanna go faster
Towards disaster every time
With me, I know you wanna come with me
Take anything you can carry
And leave everythin' else behind
I am only half of what
Gotta get it out of my system
Gotta get it off of my chest
I've lived a lot of my life already
But I gotta get through the rest
Demons, I'm takin' all of my demons
Putting them where I won't see them
'Cause I just wanna feel alive
I am only half of what
I think I can be
Gotta get it out of my system
Gotta get it off of my chest
I've lived a lot of my life already
But I gotta get through the rest
Gotta get it out of my system, system
Gotta get it out of my system
Gotta get it out of my system
Gotta get it out of my head
I've lived a lot of my life already
But I gotta get through the rest
Gotta get it out of my system, system
Gotta get it out of my system
Gotta get it out of my system, system
Gotta get it out of my system
In Louis Tomlinson's song "Out of My System," the lyrics speak to the desire to escape from the mundane and routine and live life on the edge. Tomlinson admits to feeling only "half of what I think I can be," indicating a need to break out of his shell and take risks. The chorus repeats the phrase "gotta get it out of my system" as a mantra for this need to escape and feel fully alive.
The verses suggest a willingness to take risks and even court disaster in order to break free. Tomlinson invites the listener to join him on this journey - "with me, I know you wanna come with me, take anything you can carry, and leave everything else behind." However, this desire for escape is tempered by a recognition of internal demons that must be addressed. "I'm taking all of my demons, putting them where I won't see them" suggests a need to confront inner struggles in order to truly move on.
Overall, "Out of My System" is a song about the desire for freedom and a refusal to live life half-heartedly. The lyrics speak to the need for personal growth, even if it means taking risks or confronting inner demons.
Line by Line Meaning
Slowly, I never wanna go slowly
I don't want to take things slow or waste any time.
I only wanna go faster
I want to move quickly and make rapid progress.
Towards disaster every time
I know that my actions may lead to negative consequences but I can't help but take risks.
With me, I know you wanna come with me
I know that people are attracted to my energy and desire to move forward.
Take anything you can carry
I encourage others to be bold and take what they can to achieve success.
And leave everythin' else behind
I believe in letting go of anything that may hold you back or slow you down.
I am only half of what I think I can be
I know that I have potential to achieve more and want to push myself to reach my full self.
Gotta get it out of my system
I know that there are things I need to face and overcome.
Gotta get it off of my chest
I need to express my emotions and get them out of my system.
I've lived a lot of my life already
I have experienced a lot and want to make the most of the time I have left.
But I gotta get through the rest
I know I have more to do and won't stop until I accomplish everything I want to.
Demons, I'm takin' all of my demons
I acknowledge my inner demons and am taking steps to address them.
Putting them where I won't see them
I am doing what I need to do to put my demons behind me.
'Cause I just wanna feel alive
I know that facing my demons will lead to a sense of freedom and being fully present in my life.
Gotta get it out of my head
I need to clear my mind and focus on what truly matters.
Gotta get it out of my system, system
I am committed to facing my challenges and overcoming them for good.
Gotta get it out of my system
I am determined to move past anything that may be holding me back.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Harvey David James Gibson, Louis Tomlinson, Nicolas Rebscher
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Me
Louis is such a perfect being. Which ever angle I look at him I can’t find a single thing to dislike him.
He is cute
He is sexy
He has a crazy beautiful smile
He has a voice that goes and touch your heart
He has a good heart
He is sensitive and kind
He is crazy and mischievous that’s what I like most about him
He doesn’t care where he is or who it is when he wanna say something
He is proud of where he is from
Oh my gosh that accent
I want him to reach the sky. He will still be the good lad he is. I hope all the positive energy flow your way Louis. You are like a drug once caught by eye or ear , se get addicted. Always try to make the right choices. If someone push you down stand up twice. Louis’ve got us, we’ve got Louis ❤
Keyur Solanki
Lyrics🎧
Slowly, I never wanna go slowly
I only wanna go faster
Towards disaster every time
With me, I know you wanna come with me
Take anything you can carry
And leave everythin' else behind
I am only half of what
I think I can be
Gotta get it out of my system
Gotta get it off of my chest
I've lived a lot of my life already
But I gotta get through the rest
Demons, I'm takin' all of my demons
Putting them where I won't see them
'Cause I just wanna feel alive
I am only half of what
I think I can be
Gotta get it out of my system
Gotta get it off of my chest
I've lived a lot of my life already
But I gotta get through the rest
Gotta get it out of my system, system
Gotta get it out of my system
Gotta get it out of my system
Gotta get it out of my head
I've lived a lot of my life already
But I gotta get through the rest
Gotta get it out of my system, system
Gotta get it out of my system
Gotta get it out of my system, system
Gotta get it out of my system
megan
THIS IS A MASTERPIECE!!!! CANT WAIT FOR THE WHOLE ALBUM
Badobsession And stuff
Same!!
HarryStylesFan
Spitting Facts
Good Bye
I CANT WAITTT
Sunny001
I know this ain't louis related but does anyone here know a band called Union J?
Mar Vega Fernández
It's gonna be amazing!
Bastete
I wish Louis did more songs with harder backgrounds like this. The rhythm and style suites him, also very unusual and refreshing. 💙
D
Softer indie ones are better imo. Recommend lucky again, all this time, angels fly, and holding onto heartache
Angel Gomez
Yes
Hey♡
Yes 😊