Lose Yourself
Major Lazer Lyrics


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Turn this up, turn this up
Turn this up, turn this up

RDX make dem gyals dem a lose themselves
Major Lazer make dem gyals dem a lose themselves
Lose themselves, lose themselves
Lose themselves, lose themselves
Lose themselves, lose themselves
Lose themselves
Major Lazer

Missy bad gyal a wind and I brought them back
And I look fi ya Batman to touch dem hot
Vodka pon dem rocks that a touch them spot
Hot gyal move it which dem moves them hot
Bad with di move, wanna move themselves
RDX make dem gyals dem a lose themselves
Pon the flow, pon the flow, gyal a prove themselves
Don't stop
Gyal back wind

Gyal back wind
Make di back wind
Gyal back wind
Me say di back wind, back wind…

Back it up yea
The way that talk let me know what ya love yea
Anywhere di fun be that a where you must stay
Pretty like a dolly gyal ya up it physically
Pon the ill a pon the bally, back it up in a di alley
Push it pon you like a trolly, dem a semi gully gully
Shit that body ball honey me say woah!

Wind now, pretty wind now
Pretty wind now, express yourself
Wind now, sexy wind now
Girl ya me wind a
Express yourself!
Major Lazer

Gyal back wind
Gyal back wind
Make di back wind
Gyal back wind
Make di back wind

Missy bad gyal a wind and I brought them back
And I look fi ya Batman to touch dem hot
Vodka pon dem rocks that a touch them spot
Hot gyal move it which dem moves them hot
Bad with di move, wanna move themselves
RDX make dem gyals dem a lose themselves
Pon the flow, pon the flow, gyal a prove themselves
Don't stop
Gyal back wind

Lose themselves, lose themselves (x4)
Gyal back wind
Major Lazer make em a lose thmselves
Lose themselves, lose themselves
Lose themselves, lose themselves
Lose themselves
Gyal back wind

Gyal back wind (x4)




Major Lazer
Gyal back wind

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Major Lazer's "Lose Yourself" is a mix of Jamaican Patois and English, which makes it a little difficult to comprehend at times. The song starts with a call to turn up the volume and is primarily focused on the female dancers, who are encouraged to move their bodies to the beat of the music. It features a collaboration with Jamaican dancehall duo RDX, who are known for their fast-paced and catchy rhythms.


The chorus of the song is repeated multiple times, where the lyrics "Lose themselves" and "Gyal back wind" are the main hook of the track. The phrase "lose themselves" can be interpreted as losing oneself in the rhythm of the music and becoming a part of the party atmosphere. Meanwhile, the phrase "gyal back wind" refers to the moving of the hips and backside in a sensual manner.


The verses of the song are centered around Missy, a "bad gyal" who is confident in her body and dance moves. She's portrayed as a seductive character who draws attention to herself on the dance floor. She's also shown as having influence and power over the other women in the club, who want to emulate her style.


Overall, "Lose Yourself" is about letting go of inhibitions and enjoying the moment on the dance floor. It's a celebration of the female body and the power of dance to bring people together.


Line by Line Meaning

Turn this up, turn this up
Increase the volume of the music


RDX make dem gyals dem a lose themselves
RDX makes girls lose control of themselves


Major Lazer make dem gyals dem a lose themselves
Major Lazer also makes girls lose control of themselves


Lose themselves, lose themselves
Repeat of how the girls are losing control


Missy bad gyal a wind and I brought them back
Missy is a skilled dancer and she acknowledges her ability to bring the girls back to dancing


And I look fi ya Batman to touch dem hot
She is looking for someone to help her turn up the heat and get everyone dancing hotter


Vodka pon dem rocks that a touch them spot
Vodka poured over ice that touches the spot and helps the girls get more excited


Hot gyal move it which dem moves them hot
The hot girls move in a way that gets them feeling even hotter


Bad with di move, wanna move themselves
The girls are bad in terms of their dance moves, but they want to get even better


Pon the flow, pon the flow, gyal a prove themselves
The girls are dancing and proving themselves on the dance floor


Don't stop
Keep dancing


Gyal back wind
Girls move your hips/backside


The way that talk let me know what ya love yea
The way a person talks can reveal what they enjoy


Anywhere di fun be that a where you must stay
Stay where the fun is and enjoy yourself


Pretty like a dolly gyal ya up it physically
The girls are so pretty, they look like dolls, and they are physically impressive when they dance


Push it pon you like a trolly, dem a semi gully gully
The dancing is intense and they are showing off their skills like they would push something on a dolly or cart, and they are in a semi-rough area of town


Shit that body ball honey me say woah!
The girls have amazing bodies and it's impressive


Wind now, pretty wind now
Wind your hips, pretty girl


Express yourself
Dance how you want and communicate through movement


Sexy wind now
Wind your hips in a sexy way


Girl ya me wind a
The girl's movements are catching Major Lazer's attention


Lose themselves, lose themselves (x4)
Repeat of how the girls are losing control


Major Lazer make em a lose thmselves
Major Lazer is causing these girls to lose control of themselves


Gyal back wind (x4)
Girls move your hips/backside


Major Lazer
The artist's name




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@PrecisionBoxing

wicked track! dancers kill it!

@Kostly

Dat in your face culture.  I like it.  :D

@blackadidanca

I'm honored to be a part of this video! Big up the entire team! Best project I've ever worked on! We did it!!!!!!!!!

@TOMASjBARTON

why goats :p

@DavidPecor

Toby Yup You mean why weren't there more goats?

@michaelmarkham7981

Toby Yup #goatswag

@big6pun07

Clearly satanic

@OcelotGear

Great job brother

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@narrimaincer4803

Este tipo de canciones es tan geniales para ejercitarte 💥❤

@behetovica

No solo para ejercitarse My bro está música me empila cada ves q hago ejercicio ksm y cuando estoy haciendo chuculum me encanta oírla ksm Major Lazer sabe ksm 😎 Yea Yea one oup sexy whyne oup 😎

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