Out of Control
Mr. Billy Lyrics
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Times I was your ruination
Now you're back
I see you got yourself a man
Who buys you everything your heart demands
You left me with a shot-up feeling
Something that was most revealing
Something that you couldn't quite control
I wonder now, it's been so long
Maybe we could get along somehow
But then babe, would you notice me
Shrouded in your luxury abode
While me I'm out here kicking sand
Scrounging after all I can
How's it feel to see your real man
Struggling just to save his very soul
Don't tell me its out of your control
Take me to your dreams tonight
And maybe if the time is right you'll come
To me
And take me to the nursery
Drag me down for all your friends to see
But tell me, what you plan to do
When all your worthless dreams come true
Who'll be there to stand by you and
Soothe the pain that's eating out your soul
Don't ask me, it's out of my control
The lyrics of Mr. Billy's song "Out of Control" depict the singer's feelings of longing and resentment towards an ex-lover who has moved on with a new man. The singer reflects on their past relationship, acknowledging that they were a negative influence and "ruination." However, they are now observing from the outside as the ex-lover seems to have found happiness with a man who fulfills her material desires.
The lyrics suggest that the singer still holds some hope of reconciling with their former lover, wondering if they could "get along somehow." However, they also acknowledge the stark difference in their current circumstances. While the ex-lover enjoys a life of luxury and comfort, the singer is portrayed as struggling, "out here kicking sand" and "scrounging after all I can" just to survive. This stark contrast leads the singer to question the ex-lover's true happiness and whether they are truly in control of their own life.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's frustration, as they plead with the ex-lover not to claim that their choices and circumstances are "out of [their] control." It seems that the singer desires some recognition for the pain they have endured and hints at the idea that the ex-lover's choices have consequences beyond their control.
In the final verse, the singer expresses a desire to be taken to the ex-lover's dreams, symbolizing a longing to be a part of their life again. However, they also question the ex-lover's plans and what will happen when their "worthless dreams come true." The singer suggests that they will not be there to support and comfort the ex-lover when they are faced with the soul-eating pain that success and materialism cannot heal.
Overall, "Out of Control" explores themes of longing, resentment, and the consequences of choices, as the singer reflects on a past relationship and questions the ex-lover's true happiness.
Line by Line Meaning
I wonder what you're doing now
I am curious about your current activities
Times I was your ruination
There were instances when I caused your downfall
Now you're back
You have returned
I see you got yourself a man
I have noticed that you are in a relationship
Who buys you everything your heart demands
He fulfills all your material desires
You left me with a shot-up feeling
You left me feeling hurt and damaged
Something that was most revealing
It revealed something significant
I could see you were concealing
I could perceive that you were hiding something
Something that you couldn't quite control
Something that you didn't have complete control over
I wonder now, it's been so long
I am still curious, even after all this time
Maybe we could get along somehow
Perhaps we could find a way to connect
But then babe, would you notice me
But then, would you even pay attention to me
Shrouded in your luxury abode
Hidden away in your lavish residence
While me I'm out here kicking sand
Meanwhile, I am outside, struggling
Scrounging after all I can
Trying to gather whatever I can
How's it feel to see your real man
How does it feel to witness your true partner
Struggling just to save his very soul
Struggling to protect his inner self
Don't tell me its out of your control
Don't try to convince me that you have no power over it
Take me to your dreams tonight
Allow me to be part of your aspirations tonight
And maybe if the time is right you'll come
And perhaps, if the circumstances align, you will come
To me
To be with me
And take me to the nursery
And bring me to a place of vulnerability
Drag me down for all your friends to see
Lower me in front of all your acquaintances
But tell me, what you plan to do
But please inform me of your intentions
When all your worthless dreams come true
When your insignificant aspirations are fulfilled
Who'll be there to stand by you
Who will support you
And soothe the pain that's eating out your soul
And alleviate the agony that is consuming your inner being
Don't ask me, it's out of my control
Don't inquire from me, as I have no authority over it
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