Lose It
SWMRS Lyrics


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When I first saw you I made a mixtape
I didn't know you'd do the same damn thing
When I said goodbye to you it went quiet
Cuz I didn't wanna feel any pain
The last thing I want is another debutante
To take me away from my world (Take me away from my world)
And I know that wasn't us, but it still got tough
So come on, come on

And tell me why'd you have to have such a damn good taste in music?
Ya if all my favorite songs make me think of you I'm gonna lose it

When we drove up the coast we had a soundtrack
We made it feel like a film on a reel
And our story didn't have a happy ending but it still sounded good despite the way I feel
The last thing I want is another broken heart to drive me to the brink of crazy
In the end I couldn't take it cuz I knew we wouldn't make it
So come on, come on

And tell me why'd you have to have such a damn good taste in music?
Ya if all my favorite songs make me think of you I'm gonna lose it
Tell me why'd you have to have such a damn good taste in music?
Ya if all my favorite songs make me think of you I'm gonna lose it

In the end we were just a couple kids who thought and fought our way around each other
There's a mark on the town from the times we had around, but there's still some space for the rest of our lives

Sing it
Doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo

Tell me why'd you have to have such a damn good taste in music?
Ya if all my favorite songs make me think of you I'm gonna lose it
Tell me why'd you have to have such a damn good taste in music?
Ya if all my favorite songs make me think of you I'm gonna lose it





I'm gonna lose it
I'm gonna lose it

Overall Meaning

The song "Lose It" by SWMRS is about the power of music and how it can evoke strong emotions and memories, especially when tied to a certain person or experience. The singer is reminiscing about a past relationship where their musical tastes and experiences were intertwined. They made mixtapes for each other and had a soundtrack for their road trips up the coast, but ultimately the relationship ended and the music now haunts the singer, bringing up painful memories. They express frustration and a sense of loss, feeling that they cannot enjoy the music they love without being reminded of their former partner.


The chorus repeats the line "Tell me why'd you have to have such a damn good taste in music?" which shows the singer's mixed emotions and conflicted feelings. On the one hand, they appreciate the fact that their partner introduced them to new music and shared their passion for it; but on the other hand, they're haunted by the memories and pain associated with the songs. The outro of the song brings some closure, acknowledging that the relationship was a part of the singer's past, but there's still room for new experiences and memories in the future.


This song captures the complex emotions of nostalgia, regret, and a desire for closure that can be triggered by music. The lyrics are simple but effective, using repetition and imagery to convey the singer's feelings. The upbeat tempo and catchy melody contrast with the darker themes, making it a relatable and cathartic song for anyone who has experienced a painful break-up or loss.


Line by Line Meaning

When I first saw you I made a mixtape
When I first saw you, I felt an inexplicable attraction towards you that I expressed by creating a compilation of songs.


I didn't know you'd do the same damn thing
However, little did I know that you would also create a mixtape for me, reciprocating my feelings.


When I said goodbye to you it went quiet
When we said goodbye to each other, the surrounding atmosphere seemed to have become silent, signifying the emptiness and loneliness each of us felt within.


Cuz I didn't wanna feel any pain
I avoided expressing my true feelings to you, fearing the possible pain and hurt that might follow in case you didn't feel the same.


The last thing I want is another debutante
I don't want to be with someone who only cares about appearance and status without any deeper qualities.


To take me away from my world (Take me away from my world)
I value my unique and individual world, and I don't want anyone to take me away from it, to change who I am and what I stand for.


And I know that wasn't us, but it still got tough
Although I know that we weren't meant to be together, it still became difficult and challenging to let go of you.


So come on, come on
So I ask, come on, let's talk and express our feelings to each other honestly.


And tell me why'd you have to have such a damn good taste in music?
Why do you have to have such an excellent taste in music that all my favorite songs remind me of you, and make me feel lost and hopeless without you?


Ya if all my favorite songs make me think of you I'm gonna lose it
Yes, it's true that when I listen to all the songs we shared and enjoyed together, it reminds me of the good times we had and the love that once existed between us that I might lose control of my emotions.


When we drove up the coast we had a soundtrack
During our travels, we had a playlist of songs that created an ambiance and added meaning to our journey.


We made it feel like a film on a reel
Together we created a story that felt magical and surreal like a motion picture.


And our story didn't have a happy ending but it still sounded good despite the way I feel
Although we didn't end up together, our story still sounds beautiful and meaningful to me, despite the pain and sadness I feel.


The last thing I want is another broken heart to drive me to the brink of crazy
I don't want to experience another heartbreak that would drive me to the edge of insanity and despair.


In the end I couldn't take it cuz I knew we wouldn't make it
Ultimately, I couldn't bear the pain and heartache anymore because I realized that our love could not survive.


In the end we were just a couple kids who thought and fought our way around each other
In the end, we realized that we were just young and inexperienced people who were trying to navigate our way in love, and who made a lot of mistakes along the way.


There's a mark on the town from the times we had around, but there's still some space for the rest of our lives
We left a lasting mark on the place we were in during our relationship, but there's still enough time and opportunity for us to move on and make new memories in the future.


Doo doo doo doo doo doo
A non-verbal way to express the deep emotions and feelings associated with the situation.


I'm gonna lose it
I might lose control of my emotions and well-being because of the pain and hopelessness I feel regarding our love.




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@nuwanda8585

I read some comments of people liking this kind of music so I'm gonna recommend some artist with the same style:
Goth Babe
Sports
Yellow Days
No Vacation
The Paper Kites
Concorde
Soko
Dan San
Slow Hollows
OMAR APOLLO



@aminaiglesias7699

[Verse 1]
When I first saw you, I made a mixtape
I didn't know you'd do the same damn thing
When I said goodbye to you, it went quiet
'Cause I didn't wanna feel any pain
The last thing I want is another debutante
To take me away from my world
(Take me away from my world)
And I know that wasn't us, but it still got tough
So come on, come on

[Chorus]
And tell me
Why'd you have to have such a damn good taste in music?
Yeah, if all my favorite songs make me think of you
I'm gonna lose it

[Verse 2]
When we drove up the coast, we had a soundtrack
We made it feel like a film on a reel
And our story didn't have a happy ending
But it still sounded good, despite the way I feel
The last thing I want is another broken heart
To drive me to the brink of crazy
In the end I couldn't take it, 'cause I knew we wouldn't make it
So come on, come on

[Chorus]
And tell me
Why'd you have to have such a damn good taste in music?
Yeah, if all my favorite songs make me think of you
I'm gonna lose it
Tell me
Why'd you have to have such a damn good taste in music?
Yeah, if all my favorite songs make me think of you
I'm gonna lose it

[Verse 3]
In the end, we were just a couple kids
Who thought and fought our way around each other
There's a mark on the town from the times we had around
But there's still some space for the rest of our lives

[Bridge]
Sing it
Doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo
Doo doo doo doo doo doo

[Chorus]
Tell me
Why'd you have to have such a damn good taste in music?
Yeah, if all my favorite songs make me think of you
I'm gonna lose it
Tell me
Why'd you have to have such a damn good taste in music?
Yeah, if all my favorite songs make me think of you
I'm gonna lose it

[Outro]
I'm gonna lose it
I'm gonna lose it



@liv7708

sadforest v I was in 2nd grade
I remeber this day so clearly
It was the first time i heard this word and thought it meant something bad
I thought that something
Was wrong with me
Just because i wanted to skip
And hold hands with my Best Friend
I thought i was discusting
Gay
I was in 2nd grade
I barley knew the word
Some how i knew
It was bad.
But me being my sassy self
Decided to say that
She was my bestfriend
And i love her
But im not gay
I didn't want to be
Gay

I knew I wasn't Gay
But ever since I heard that word
I did not want to be called it
I mean i knew i liked boys
I also knew I liked girls
But i shut that out of my head
And said i wasnt Gay
Not today
Not ever

Until I was being called a new word
One that meant the same thing
To me. And it hurt me.
There was nothing wrong with this word.
But I spent hours crying because I
Would be called this word
Every day
And torture myself
Over it every day
Because being a Lesbian
Was not right
At least to them
It was not right
So they used it
As if it was a Big huge
Pair of scissors
Slowly cutting off
Big chunks of
My big loving heart
That knew how to love everyone
Unlike theres

If we fast forward to now
Things have changed
I still don't like the word
I hate the word
Its not a bad word
It just brings bad memories
But i now have a new word
I flaunt this word
Or at least i try
I feel horrible
At times for being this word
But i am this word
I always have
And always will
Pansexual
Thats me
I know how to love
No matter
Shape
Size
Gender
Sexuality
And so many more things
I find beauty in people
So please do not
I repeat DO NOT
Tell me that
I am a horrible person
Because I love

My slam poem about my sexuality
I havd no idea what to do with it so here you go



All comments from YouTube:

@alisakisa102

i feel like everyone can relate to this song in a way, we all have that one band that someone showed ya and ya think of that person when you listen to them, it can be absolute torture

@Andie111

Nope not me, but I guess that’s good in a way

@ayden_james

holy shit dude. my friend showed me this band. how did u know that

@baeblade2512

yes

@sarahc7693

yep, damn it jackie for showing me vampire weekend.

@johnbryant5144

Alisa B the front bottoms for me

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@dreamerwithoutacause

first time listening to SWMRS and i'm super impressed!

@monchuwu

same

@maybelle8303

tori is thinking same!

@maggals

right!!!!

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