Outta Control
Thousand Foot Krutch Lyrics


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It feels like a dream
How did things all get so crazy?
I'm remembering
Before, when I felt so clean

Alone in my room
It feels like the walls are closing in
I'm thinking of you
'Cause I know what'll happen soon

I'm spinning out of control
Not knowing which way to go
Feeling left out in the cold
I just wanna let go of it all
And climb up over the wall
I need some help to get back on my feet
If you're out there, cover me

You thought you could come and take
It all without hurting me
That was your biggest mistake
Should have known when you saw me break
Alone in my room I sit
And pray that the walls stop closing in
And every breath I take's
A step further away from the end of me

I'm spinning out of control
Not knowing which way to go
Feeling left out in the cold
I just wanna let go of it all
And climb up over the wall
I need some help to get back on my feet
If you're out there, cover me

(I wanna get this off my mind)
(There's no one else I can tell)
(Please listen to me)
(I just need you to listen to me)
(Come listen to me)

(In a world where confusion is only an illusion)
(And fear itself is just another weak-minded solution)
(In a generation with too much information)
(Instead of bonding together)
(We bring anger to the nation)
(My faith is the only thing I've got)
(And no one can take that from me)
(No one, you'll see)
(There's no one who can take that from me)

I'm spinning out of control
Not knowing which way to go
Feeling left out in the cold
I just wanna let go of it all
And climb up over the wall
I need some help to get back on my feet
If you're out there, cover me

I just wanna let go of it all
And climb up over the wall




I need some help to get back on my feet
If you're out there, cover me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Thousand Foot Krutch's song 'Outta Control' describe the feeling of being overwhelmed and lost. The singer is reflecting on the life he used to have, which he remembers as clean and in control. Now, he feels like he is spinning out of control and does not know which way to turn. The feeling of being trapped and suffocated is an ongoing theme, with the walls closing in and the end of him always looming on the horizon. He finds solace in prayer and is reaching out for help, seeking someone to listen and to cover him.


The song reflects the struggle of many individuals today who feel lost, misunderstood and isolated in a world with too much information and turmoil. The lyrics also touch on the importance of faith as a source of strength and resilience in the face of adversity. Overall, 'Outta Control' is a plea for help and a reminder that we all need someone to lean on at times of crisis.


Line by Line Meaning

It feels like a dream
Everything seems surreal, almost unreal.


How did things get so crazy?
Asking a rhetorical question to express surprise at how chaotic things have become.


I'm remembering Before, when I felt so clean
Reflecting on a time in the past when life seemed simpler and less complicated.


Alone in my room
Being by oneself, withdrawn from the world into a private space.


It feels like the walls are closing in
Feeling trapped and suffocated by circumstances.


I'm thinking of you 'Cause I know what'll happen soon
Worrying about a negative outcome that will affect both the singer and the person they're referring to.


I'm spinning out of control
Losing emotional or mental stability, feeling overwhelmed and powerless.


Not knowing which way to go
Feeling confused and uncertain about what direction to take in life.


Feeling left out in the cold
Experiencing rejection, abandonment, or loneliness.


I just wanna let go of it all
Craving a release from stress, pain, or hardship.


And climb up over the wall
Overcoming an obstacle or challenge that seems insurmountable.


I need some help to get back on my feet
Acknowledging the need for assistance to recover from a difficult situation.


If you're out there, cover me
Asking for support, understanding, or protection from someone or something.


You thought you could come and take it all
Addressing someone who tried to take something valuable from the singer with the intention of hurting them.


Without hurting me
Feeling betrayed by someone who broke the singer’s trust and caused them pain.


That was your biggest mistake
Expressing anger or frustration towards someone for making a foolish choice that resulted in negative consequences for them.


Should have known when you saw me break!
Feeling disappointment or resentment towards someone for taking advantage of the artist's vulnerability when they were in a weakened emotional state.


And every breath I take is A step further away from the end of me
Feeling like every moment is a struggle to survive and that every breath might be the last one that the singer takes.


I wanna get this off my mind
Feeling the need to share one's thoughts, emotions, or concerns with someone else.


There's no one else I can tell...
Feeling isolated and alone, lacking social support or meaningful relationships.


Please listen to me... Come listen to me!
Pleading with someone to be understanding, supportive, or empathetic.


In a world where confusion is only an illusion
Acknowledging the complexity and uncertainty of the world, but also recognizing that many of the things that people worry about are not as important or significant as they seem.


And fear itself is just another weak-minded solution
Contemplating the idea that fear is not a helpful or productive emotion, but rather a weakness that prevents people from reaching their goals or dealing with challenges effectively.


I live in a generation with too much information
Feeling overwhelmed by the amount of news, media, and data that is available and how it affects the way people think, feel, and relate to each other.


Instead of bonding together
Noticing a lack of unity or common purpose among people, despite the fact that many of them face similar problems or challenges.


We bring anger to the nation
Recognizing the ways in which social norms or cultural values may exacerbate conflict or divisions among groups of people.


My faith is the only thing I've got
Holding onto a belief or value that gives the singer hope, comfort, or purpose in life.


And no one can take that from me
Recognizing that one's faith, values, or beliefs are personal and cannot be taken away by external forces or circumstances.




Lyrics © Capitol CMG Publishing
Written by: Joel Bruyere, Steve Augustine, Trevor Mcnevan

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@allenwalker8932

I live in a generation
With too much information
Instead of bonding together
We bring anger to the nation
My faith is the only thing I've got
And no one can take that from me
No one, nothing, there's no one
Who can take that from me

Just beatiful



All comments from YouTube:

@boundbyblood2282

Man, this song makes me feel outta control. I don't know why, but this song pumps me up. The rhythm of this song really is great. Sometimes I feel that I relate to this song. I think that, because he talks about the people who talk down on him, and how he just wants his frustration to be set free from his mind and soul. And even though he is "face down on the floor" he will always get back up, to show them they can't take away his will.

@SkyRanger999

Can't believe this band doesn't get hundreds of millions of views

@JzelMoniK

Actually, they're a famous rock band 

@painakatsuki2393

And that's exactly why he said that!

@thursdayfivenine3106

@Nesys yeah

@andrewstevens7205

Heard this band for the first time today on Pandora and I'm really digging them. I'm unsure when these cats came on to the scene but it sounds like late 90s and more so 2000s rock! Great shit! I hope the rest of their music is similar

@willclark2354

Awesome music Thousand Foot Krutch is best band I've ever heard

@greatestbrand5191

this band is awesome it seems everything i listen to from these guys i love

@animesamvluis3714

Uma das melhores

@Demon-dp4dn

Can you post more songs like this!! Love this song!

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