On The Loose
Niall Horan Lyrics


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I know what she's like
She's out of her mind
And wraps herself around the truth
She'll jump on that flight and meet you that night
And make you tear up the room

Yeah, she loves when everybody's watching
She knows the way her body moves
She loves the way they all crawl back when she says
That she loves nobody else but you

She's on the loose (she's coming, she's coming)
She's on the loose (she's coming)
She's coming for you
She's on the loose (she's coming, she's coming)
She's on the loose (she's coming, she's coming for you)

She'll dance in the dark
A real work of art
Her eyes could burn down the room
So get out while you can
You don't understand
She doesn't know how to lose

Yeah, she loves when everybody's watching
She knows the way her body moves
She loves the way they all crawl back when she says
That she loves nobody else but you

She's on the loose (she's coming, she's coming)
She's on the loose (she's coming)
She's coming for you
She's on the loose (she's coming, she's coming)
She's on the loose (she's coming, she's coming for you)

She'll run with your mind and pull you in tight
Then trade you in for something new
I know what it's like, I fell for it twice
And now I'm just warning you

She loves when everybody's watching
She knows the way her body moves
She loves the way they all crawl back when she says
That she loves nobody else but you

She loves when everybody's watching
She knows the way her body moves
She loves the way they all crawl back when she says
That she loves nobody else but you

She's on the loose (she's coming, she's coming)
She's on the loose (she's coming)
She's coming for you
She's on the loose (she's coming, she's coming)
She's on the loose (she's coming, she's coming for you)





She's on the loose
She's on the loose

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Niall Horan's "On The Loose" tell the story of a woman who is a master manipulator. She loves attention and knows how to use her body and charm to get it. She can be impulsive, hopping on a plane to meet someone the same night, but she knows how to play it cool and make her conquests believe they are the only one for her. She's dangerous, though. She doesn't know how to lose and will run off with someone's mind before trading them in for someone new. The song is a warning to be careful of this kind of woman and not fall for her tricks.


The song's instrumentation fits the vibe of the lyrics, with a danceable beat and funky guitar riffs. Horan's vocals are smooth and confident, adding to the feeling of being seduced by this alluring woman. The chorus is catchy and repetitive, imitating the unrelenting pull of this woman that the singer warns about.


Overall, "On The Loose" is a cautionary tale about getting involved with someone who knows how to play games and manipulate others. It's a lesson to be careful with one's heart and not fall for someone who may not have the best intentions.


Line by Line Meaning

I know what she's like
I have an understanding of her character


She's out of her mind
She's crazy or irrational


And wraps herself around the truth
She manipulates the truth to her advantage


She'll jump on that flight and meet you that night
She's impulsive and will make spontaneous decisions


And make you tear up the room
She'll cause chaos or excitement


Yeah, she loves when everybody's watching
She craves attention


She knows the way her body moves
She's confident in herself and her abilities


She loves the way they all crawl back when she says that she loves nobody else but you
She enjoys having control over her partner and making them feel special


She's on the loose (she's coming, she's coming)
She's out and about, potentially causing trouble


She'll dance in the dark
She's carefree and spontaneous


A real work of art
She's captivating and intriguing


Her eyes could burn down the room
She has a strong presence and can command attention


So get out while you can
You should leave before it's too late


You don't understand
You may not be aware of the full extent of her behavior


She doesn't know how to lose
She always wants to be in control and come out on top


She'll run with your mind and pull you in tight
She'll manipulate your thoughts and emotions


Then trade you in for something new
She's not loyal and will move on to the next person


I know what it's like, I fell for it twice
The singer has experienced this type of behavior before


And now I'm just warning you
The singer is trying to caution the listener to avoid getting involved with her


She's on the loose
She's out there doing her thing




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Downtown Music Publishing, WORDS & MUSIC A DIV OF BIG DEAL MUSIC LLC
Written by: John Henry Ryan, Julian Collin Bunetta, Niall James Horan

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@stylertaste6710

this song is so f*cking underrated, it deserves so much better

@LiaLestari-fr2dw

Stupid crazy girl. Ok

@Anjilstorm1

It absolutely is so underrated! It should be as big as “Adore You” and “Yummy”.

@JacquelineRoseSchlegel

Yep

@darkkrunner21

A lot of his songs music videos performances and his solo career in general is underrated he's so talented and deserves more attention

@Clintsessentials

True

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