Russ wrote this song for his first girlfriend as an apology. He expressed his motive for creating the song in a tweet that was deleted moments after posting it, he explains:
"I’m tryna to empathize that I understand why she’s fighting her feelings"
In the first verse, he is actually telling the story of how he neglected his first girlfriend. His first girlfriend is the same girl that he raps about in a song released two months before this one, “First One”; it goes more into depth about the girl, their relationship, and what he did to push away the only girl who genuinely cared for him.
Due to the way Russ treated his ex, she now finds it hard to give her love and trust to another man. In the second verse Russ explains that the new guys intentions were nothing like his were. Even though the new guy is proving to her that he isn’t going to take her love for granted she still battles an internal conflict because of her relationship with Russ.
The official music video was released to YouTube on February 1, 2016. The video is directed by Edgar Esteves and features Russ himself, along with YouTube beauty vlogger Taylor Layne.
"“Losing Control” is about what I did to my first girlfriend and the aftermath. The first verse was about me and what I was doing to my girl, I was cheating on her. Not just cheating on her but mishandling the love someone gives you because I was young. I was like 17-18 and she was crazy in love with me. She really loved me for me before I even made a song."
- Russ
“Losin Control” peaked at the 62nd position on the Billboard Hot 100, spending 19 weeks on the chart.
"[Losin Control] was about the first girl I ever dated. I did her dirty, I cheated on her, I was a really terrible person. I was emotionally immature, I thought she was cheating so what do you do when you think the other person is cheating? You cheat on them out of fear, I gave her a lot of trust issues. She hates me, she hates the song."
-Russ via an interview
Losin Control
Russ Lyrics
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Fightin' the truth, tryin' to hide
But I think it's alright, girl
Yeah, I think it's alright, girl
She's fallin' in love now, losin' control now
Fightin' the truth, tryin' to hide
But I think it's alright, girl
Yeah, I think it's alright, girl
She's falling but she doesn't think he'll catch her
'Cause her last relationship was a disaster
Accusations everyday, she didn't know why
All her calls would be ignored, he's on his own time
Should've ended it before it started
All she ever got was broken hearted
He was cheating on her, tryna flip it
Back on her like a victim
Now she all alone and starting over
Now she got baggage on her shoulder
But the new guy really loves her
She loves him, but she doesn't trust herself anymore
She's fallin' in love now, losin' control now
Fightin' the truth, tryin' to hide
But I think it's alright, girl
Yeah, I think it's alright, girl, ooh
She's fallin' in love now, losin' control now
Fightin' the truth, tryin' to hide
But I think it's alright, girl
Yeah, I think it's alright, girl, ooh
Despite her past, she can't help the attraction
He tells her that he's nothing like the last one
He redefines in every way what love is
She fell for him and hasn't gotten up since
Every now and then she goes off though
Beatin' on his chest like a bongo
He understands she's coming from a hurt place
Answers all the questions on her survey
Doesn't get jealous, doesn't break trust
Doesn't call a ho after hang-ups
Gives her everything she ever wanted
And even though she still feels haunted
She's fallin' in love now, losin' control now
Fightin' the truth, tryin' to hide
But I think it's alright, girl
Yeah, I think it's alright, girl, ooh
She's fallin' in love now, losin' control now
Fightin' the truth, tryin' to hide
But I think it's alright, girl
Yeah, I think it's alright, girl, ooh
The song "Losin Control" by Russ is about a girl who despite her past struggles in love, falls in love with a new guy. She is portrayed as someone who has been hurt badly in the past, with accusations every day in her previous relationship, and her calls being ignored. The new guy comes as a savior and redefines love for her. However, she struggles with the idea of losing control and fighting the truth which she tries to hide. Russ, the singer, thinks it's alright for her to fall in love and lose control as the new guy seems genuine and different from her past experiences. Despite feeling haunted, she feels loved and appreciated by the new guy who doesn't break trust or get jealous, and who gives her everything she ever wanted.
Line by Line Meaning
She's fallin' in love now, losin' control now
She is experiencing love and is losing control of her emotions
Fightin' the truth, tryin' to hide
She is trying to deny her feelings and hide them from herself and others
But I think it's alright, girl
The singer believes that it is okay for her to fall in love and lose control
Yeah, I think it's alright, girl
The singer reiterates his belief that it is okay for her to feel this way
Despite her past, she can't help the attraction
Even though she has been hurt before, she cannot help but be attracted to the new guy
He tells her that he's nothing like the last one
The new guy reassures her that he is not like her past partners
She fell for him and hasn't gotten up since
She has fallen deeply in love with him and has not been able to shake off her feelings
And even though she still feels haunted
She is haunted by her past experiences, but she is still willing to give love another chance
Beatin' on his chest like a bongo
She sometimes gets angry and takes out her frustration on him, like beating on his chest like a drum
Answers all the questions on her survey
He listens to her and answers all of her questions to try to ease her fears and doubts
Doesn't get jealous, doesn't break trust
He is a trustworthy partner who does not get jealous or break her trust
Gives her everything she ever wanted
He is a supportive partner who tries to give her everything she needs to be happy
She loves him, but she doesn't trust herself anymore
She has fallen in love with him, but her past experiences have made her doubt herself and her ability to trust
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Russell Vitale, Daniel Lopatin
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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She's fallin' in love now
Losin' control now
Fightin' the truth
Tryin' to hide
But I think it's alright, girl
Yeah, I think it's alright, girl, ooh
She's fallin' in love now
Losin' control now
Fightin' the truth
Tryin' to hide
But I think it's alright, girl
Yeah, I think it's alright, girl, ooh
She's falling but she doesn't think he'll catch her
'Cause her last relationship was a disaster
Accusations everyday she didn't know why
All her calls would be ignored he's on his own time
Shoulda' ended it before it started
All she ever got was broken hearted
He was cheating on her tryna' flip it
Back on her like a victim
Now she's all alone and starting over
Now she's got baggage on her shoulder
But the new guy really loves her
She loves him but she doesn't trust herself anymore
She's fallin' in love now
Losin' control now
Fightin' the truth
Tryin' to hide
But I think it's alright, girl
Yeah, I think it's alright, girl, ooh
She's fallin' in love now
Losin' control now
Fightin' the truth
Tryin' to hide
But I think it's alright, girl
Yeah, I think it's alright, girl, ooh
Despite her past she can't help the attraction
He tells her that he's nothing like the last one
He redefines in every way what love is
She fell for him and hasn't gotten' up since
Every now and then she goes off though
Beating on his chest like a bongo
He understands she's coming from a hurt place
Answers all the questions on her survery
Doesn't get jealous, doesn't break trust
Doesn't call a hoe after hang ups
Gives her everything she ever wanted
And even though she still feels haunted
She's fallin' in love now
Losin' control now
Fightin' the truth
Tryin' to hide
But, I think it's alright, girl
Yeah, I think it's alright, girl, ooh
She's fallin' in love now
Losin' control now
Fightin' the truth
Tryin' to hide
But I think it's alright, girl
Yeah, I think it's alright, girl, ooh
@YslLijah09
Who’s listening in 2024
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Me no no one else is 😅
@noahrocha5398
@@user-bq2ic2wt7hme too
@SassyOnline
Almost 2024 👀
@michaelramos57
Can't stop won't stop love this song❤
@BhenzCarlBarrios
Right here👋
@alankeni
Man this guy is an artist, he sings and he raps. No autotune. It's a miracle in 2016.
@KaylaLaurin420swag
Malik DopeNess preachhh
@33Preston33
A " W " we can all share!
@gordeevious
AND he produces his own beats. He's a threat on a multitude of levels. I'm actually about to record my first song with me on production, raps and singing the hook. Kinda excited :)