Lose It
The Business Intl Mark Ronson Lyrics

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Yeah, I said too much again
Yeah, I pushed too hard again
And I wanna start, but when
Always lose it in the end

Stupid once again
You wanna be my friend
And I'll push too hard again

Always lose it in the end

I don't know
How I can let you go
How will I let you go

Yo, yo
I keep my guards up
When it comes to the women
Told you that
Ever since the beginning
That's why I stand close
Down to white women
'Cause young girls are crazy
These are my limits

I can't let you go
And you know that
I can't see another man
Trying to blow that

That's critical
Love starts hurting me
Doctor Winslow said I need therapy

Torment, Misery
It's killing me physically
Why murder me legally
A love you can first leave

So I'ma close my eyes
And just pretend
'Cause word on the street's
I'ma lose it in the end

Yeah, I cared too much again
You stand to hard to care
And this must be a sin
Always lose it in the end

"Just chill out" is what you said
"Take a pill and go to bed"
No matter, how or when
I always lose it in the end

I don't know
How I can let you go
How will I let you go

I know what way to go when it
Comes to the ladies
'Cause things ain't changed
Since the early eighties
A few things first
I'm still picking them crazies
You wanna battle a court
Like Kim and Slim Shady

I ain't having that
No, I ain't having that
You just trying to get rich
Like Miramax
Forced my hand
Girl, to let you know
Because you know what starts
It's real unnatural

Yeah, I said too much again
Yeah, I pushed too hard again
And I wanna start, but when
Always lose it in the end

Stupid once again
You wanna be my friend
And I'll push too hard again
Always lose it in the end

I don't know

How I can let you go
How will I let you go

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Lose It" by Mark Ronson and The Business Intl, featuring Ghostface Killah and Alex Greenwald, convey the confessions of a man who is struggling to maintain a relationship with a woman. The song opens with the singer acknowledging that he has said too much and pushed too hard in previous arguments and discussions, and as a result, he always loses it in the end. He tries to befriend the girl, but he still pushes too hard, and it leads to the end of the relationship. The chorus of the song emphasizes the singer's tendency to sabotage the relationship and his struggle to let go of the woman.

The song's second verse features a rap by Ghostface Killah, admitting to his limitations when it comes to women. He explains that he is guarding himself because of the insane behavior of young girls. He acknowledges a preference for white women because of his experience with young girls, trying to keep his love-life regulated and drama-free. Ghostface ends his verse by admitting that he needs therapy because his love life is disturbing him.

In the end, the song appears to be about a man who recognizes that he has an inability to sustain his relationships. The song has a melancholy and reflective tone that reinforces the idea that the singer understands that he is hurting himself and others in relationships but is struggling to find a solution.

Line by Line Meaning

Yeah, I said too much again
I tend to overshare and reveal more than I should

Yeah, I pushed too hard again
I tend to be too forceful and aggressive in my approach

And I wanna start, but when
I have good intentions but struggle to follow through

Always lose it in the end
I consistently fail and cannot seem to succeed

Stupid once again
I feel foolish for making the same mistakes repeatedly

You wanna be my friend
You desire a close relationship with me

And I'll push too hard again
I will continue to be too intense and demanding

Always lose it in the end
Just like before, I will fail

I don't know
I am uncertain

How I can let you go
I am struggling with the idea of ending our relationship

How will I let you go
I am unsure of the proper way to end our relationship

I keep my guards up
I am cautious and protective

When it comes to the women
Especially in regards to romantic relationships with women

Told you that
I shared this information with you previously

Ever since the beginning
This has been the case since the start of our relationship

That's why I stand close
I prefer to be involved with white women

Down to white women
I am attracted to and connected with white women

'Cause young girls are crazy
I avoid getting involved with younger women due to their unpredictable behavior

These are my limits
I have boundaries and limitations when it comes to romantic relationships

I can't let you go
I am having difficulty ending our relationship

And you know that
You are aware of my struggle to let go

I can't see another man
The thought of you being with someone else is unbearable

Trying to blow that
Attempting to start a relationship with you

That's critical
This is a serious issue and causing me pain

Love starts hurting me
My feelings for you are causing emotional distress

Doctor Winslow said I need therapy
A mental health professional has advised me to seek therapy to address my emotional issues

Torment, Misery
I am experiencing extreme emotional distress

It's killing me physically
The emotional distress is taking a toll on my physical health

Why murder me legally
Why cause me pain legally when I am already suffering so much?

A love you can first leave
A relationship that is toxic and unsustainable

So I'ma close my eyes
I will attempt to ignore the pain and pretend everything is fine

And just pretend
I will act as if everything is okay instead of dealing with the root of the issue

'Cause word on the street's
Others are aware of my struggles

I'ma lose it in the end
I will inevitably fail and lose everything

Yeah, I cared too much again
I invested too much emotional energy into our relationship

You stand to hard to care
You are too distant and unapproachable to connect with

And this must be a sin
This situation is wrong and causing me pain

Just chill out is what you said
You are advising me to calm down and relax

Take a pill and go to bed
You are suggesting medication as a solution to my emotional distress

No matter, how or when
Despite all attempts to fix things, the problem remains

I always lose it in the end
I continue to fail and cannot find a solution

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC
Written by: DENNIS COLES, ALEX GREENWALD, NICK MOVSHON, JONATHAN PIERCE, MARK RONSON

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