Disturbia
T.I. and Rihanna Lyrics
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Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (why do I feel like this?)
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (I'm going crazy now)
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum
No more gas in the rig
Can't even get it started
Nothing heard, nothing said
Out my life, out my head
Don't want to think about it
Feels like I'm going insane, yeah
It's a thief in the night to come and grab you (uh-huh)
It can creep up inside you and consume you (uh-huh)
A disease of the mind, it can control you (uh-huh)
It's too close for comfort, ohh
Put on your break lights
We're in the city of wonder
Ain't gonna play nice
Watch out, you might just go under
Better think twice
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must falter be wise
Your mind's in disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you tonight?
Your mind is in disturbia
Ain't used to what you like
Disturbia
Disturbia
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum
Faded pictures on the wall
It's like they talkin' to me
Disconnectin' all calls
Your phone don't even ring
I gotta get out
Or figure this shh out
It's too close for comfort, oh-ohh
It's a thief in the night to come and grab you (uh-huh)
It can creep up inside you and consume you (uh-huh)
A disease of the mind, it can control you (uh-huh)
I feel like a monster, ohh
Put on your break lights
We're in the city of wonder (city of lights)
Ain't gonna play nice
Watch out (ohh), you might just go under
Better think twice (think twice)
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must falter be wise (be wise)
Your mind's in disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you (oh) tonight?
Your mind's in disturbia (oh)
Ain't used to what you like
Disturbia (what you like)
Disturbia
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (ba-da-da-da-dee-da)
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (ba-da-da-da-dee-da)
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (disturbia)
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (oh, oh)
Release me from this curse I'm in
Trying to maintain but I'm struggling
If you can't go
I think I'm going to oh, oh, oh, oh-ohh
Put on your break lights
We're in the city of wonder (woo)
Ain't gonna play nice
Watch out, you might just go under
Better think twice
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must falter be wise
Your mind's in disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you tonight?
Your mind's in disturbia
Ain't (distubria) used to what you like
Disturbia
Disturbia
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (ba-da-da-da-dee-da)
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (ba-da-da-da-dee-da)
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum (ohh-ohh)
The song Disturbia is mainly about feeling trapped and lost, as someone is struggling with their thoughts and emotions. The song begins with the singer asking herself, "what's wrong with me?" and "why do I feel like this?" while acknowledging that she's "going crazy now". The verses then delve into the mental anguish of the human mind, describing it as a "thief in the night" that can "consume you" or "control you". Later, she sings about feeling disconnected from everything around her, as "nothing heard, nothing said" and "your phone don't even ring". The chorus repeats the word "Disturbia" many times, emphasizing the chaos and confusion the singer is experiencing.
The song's introduction, "bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum" is a repetition of beats that adds to the overall eerie and dark atmosphere. In the lyrics there appears to be a hint of hope, however, when the singer states that "if you must falter, be wise", a reminder to think rationally and not let the mind control you. The bridge continues in this vein, with the singer asking to be released from the "curse" she's in, as she's trying to hold on to her sanity but is "struggling". The song ends on a powerful note as the singer asks, "Am I scaring you tonight?" which seems to imply that her own feelings and emotions frighten her.
Line by Line Meaning
Bum-bum-be-dum-bum-bum-be-dum-bum
Repeating sounds questioning if something is wrong with the singer and why they feel a certain way.
No more gas in the rig
The singer has run out of fuel, unable to continue moving forward.
Can't even get it started
The singer is stuck and unable to make progress.
Nothing heard, nothing said
The artist is experiencing a lack of communication or connection.
Can't even speak about it
The artist is unable to articulate their struggles or feelings.
Out my life, out my head
The singer wants to remove the source of their troubles and forget about it.
Don't want to think about it
The singer is avoiding or trying to bury their problems.
Feels like I'm going insane, yeah
The artist is overwhelmed and feels like they are losing control.
It's a thief in the night to come and grab you (uh-huh)
The artist describes the feeling of being taken over by something, almost like being robbed.
It can creep up inside you and consume you (uh-huh)
The source of the problem is subtle and insidious, taking over and dominating the artist's mind.
A disease of the mind, it can control you (uh-huh)
The singer likens their struggles to a mental illness, something that takes over and controls them.
It's too close for comfort, ohh
The artist feels like the source of their troubles is uncomfortably close and deeply affecting them.
Put on your break lights
The singer is urging the listener to stop and take a moment to evaluate their situation.
We're in the city of wonder
The singer describes the current situation as something unknown and unexpected, like exploring a new city.
Ain't gonna play nice
The situation is hostile or unfriendly, and the singer warns the listener not to become complacent.
Watch out, you might just go under
The artist warns the listener that the situation might cause them to fail or lose control.
Better think twice
The artist advises the listener to carefully consider their next move.
Your train of thought will be altered
The situation will shift the listener's perspective and cause them to think differently.
So if you must falter be wise
If the listener does make a mistake or stumble, the singer advises them to remain smart and cautious.
Your mind's in disturbia
The listener's mind is in a state of confusion or chaos.
It's like the darkness is the light
The artist describes the feeling of being lost or overwhelmed as something twisted and backwards.
Am I scaring you tonight?
The artist questions whether or not they are causing the listener unease or apprehension.
Ain't used to what you like
The listener is not familiar or comfortable with what is happening to them.
Disturbia
The state of being disturbed or unsettled.
Faded pictures on the wall
The singer sees old memories or reminders that are beginning to lose their clarity or meaning.
It's like they talkin' to me
The singer feels like the memories or reminders are communicating with them in some way.
Disconnectin' all calls
The singer is shutting out the outside world and isolating themselves.
Your phone don't even ring
The artist is not receiving any calls, emphasizing their isolation.
I gotta get out
The artist realizes they need to leave their current state of mind or situation.
Or figure this shh out
The singer needs to find a way to solve their problems and move forward.
I feel like a monster, ohh
The singer feels like a monster, consumed and controlled by their own struggles and emotions.
Release me from this curse I'm in
The artist is praying for a way out of their current situation or emotional state.
Trying to maintain but I'm struggling
The artist is attempting to hold on to their sanity, but is failing to do so.
If you can't go
If the listener is unable to keep up or continue with the artist's struggles.
I think I'm going to oh, oh, oh, oh-ohh
The singer is on the brink of losing control and succumbing to their inner turmoil.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brian Kennedy Seals, Christopher Maurice Brown, Andre Darrell Merritt, Robert L. Allen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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"2008: DISTURBIA"
"2010: this song is scary"
"2012: J U S T D A N C E 4"
"2014: this song is iconic"
"2016: this song is wonderful"
"2018: this song never gets older"
"2020: this song is TIMELESS"
"2022: this song is very nostalgic"
"2024: NOSTALGIA"
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Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
What's wrong with me?
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Why do I feel like this?
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
I'm going crazy now
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
No more gas in the rig
(Can't even get it started)
Nothing heard, nothing said
(Can't even speak about it)
All my life on my head
(Don't want to think about it)
Feels like I'm going insane, yeah
It's a thief in the night to come and grab you
It can creep up inside you and consume you
A disease of the mind, it can control you
It's too close for comfort
Throw on your pretty lies
We're in the city of wonder
Ain't goin' play nice
Watch out, you might just go under
Better think twice
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must falter be wise
Your mind's in disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you tonight
(Your mind's in) Disturbia
Ain't used to what you like
Disturbia
Disturbia
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Faded pictures on the wall
(It's like they talkin' to me)
Disconnectin' all your call
(Your phone don't even ring)
I gotta get out
Or figure this out
It's too close for comfort, ooh
It's a thief in the night to come and grab you
It can creep up inside you and consume you
A disease of the mind, it can control you
I feel like a monster
Throw on your pretty lies
We're in the city of wonder
Ain't goin' play nice
Watch out, you might just go under
Better think twice
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must falter be wise
Your mind's in disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you tonight
Disturbia
Ain't used to what you like
Disturbia
Disturbia
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Disturbia
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Release me from this curse I'm in
Trying to maintain but I'm struggling
You can't go, ho, ho, ho, ho-ho
I think I'm gonna oh, oh, oh
Throw on your pretty lies
We're in the city of wonder
Ain't goin' play nice
Watch out, you might just go under
Better think twice
Your train of thought will be altered
So if you must falter be wise
Your mind's in disturbia
It's like the darkness is the light
Disturbia
Am I scaring you tonight
(Your mind's in) Disturbia
Ain't used to what you like
Disturbia
Disturbia oh oh oh
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
Bum bum be-dum bum bum be-dum bum
@zialevesque
Listening to old songs after learning English is so satisfying, it’s like solving a mystery
@img5464
YEEESSSSS
@josefalc29
Omg yees
@ImPhox
YAAS
@theangelswhistle775
Exactly!!!!
@dant8168
Skippy from Cyberpunk 2077
@I.M94
2021 and I'm still here. Can't overcome this golden era of Rihanna.
@danieltempleton2887
Amen. Amen
@I.M94
@@danieltempleton2887 amen and a woman
@lordronn472
This song is amazing