Trisha Kay Paytas (born May 8, 1988) is an American actress, entertainer, m… Read Full Bio ↴Trisha Kay Paytas (born May 8, 1988) is an American actress, entertainer, model, author and YouTube personality. In 2006, Paytas began her YouTube channel "blndsundoll4mj". She had made her debut television appearance as a correspondent in Greg Behrendt's talk show The Greg Behrendt Show. She had appeared on the show until it was cancelled in 2007. Paytas had begun having trouble finding acting roles around this time so she began stripping and extra work to support herself. Paytas had been appearing as an extra, modeling and appearing in foreign commercials during her early years living in Los Angeles but stopped once her YouTube channel had began receiving more attention and subscribers. She currently uploads videos every day to her YouTube channel, along with hosting a podcast called DishWithTrish, and releases music. She released the EPs Fat Chicks, Superficial Bitch, and Under The Covers in 2015.

SELF CONTROL
Trisha Paytas Lyrics

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I've been hearing around
My name is falling out your mouth, baby
Mmm mmm yeah, mmm mmm yeah
If you can hear me now, I don't need a sorry, boy, save it
(Mmm mmm yeah, mmm mmm yeah)
You ain't been on my mind, boy
You've been crossing lines lately
(Oh-oh yeah, oh-oh yeah)

So now you're gonna get what you wanted, Imma go crazy

This is what you wanted, so you got it
You just won't let this go

So baby say, what you gonna say
Won't you came to play?
Is that your mouth running?
So what?
Now you're gonna front like you didn't come to tell me something
Get out, before I get loud
I ain't going down over your loving
Boy, you're so predictable, you should have some self control

Who do you think you are living large off of my feelings?
(Oh-oh yeah, oh-oh yeah)
How do you sleep at night? (night)
Staring at a blank ceiling
(Oh-oh yeah) Oh yeah babe (oh-oh yeah) oh yeah babe
This is what you wanted, so you got it
You just won't let this go

So baby say, what you gonna say
Won't you came to play?
Is that your mouth running?
So what?
Now you're gonna front like you didn't come to tell me something
Get out, before I get loud
I ain't going down over your loving
Boy, you're so predictable, you should have some self control

Say say, what you gonna say
Won't you came to play?
Is that your mouth running?
So what?
Now you're gonna front like you didn't come to tell me something
Get out, before I get loud
I ain't going down over your loving
Boy, you're so predictable, you should have some self control

Yeah, ah-ah, self control
Yeah, ah-ah
Show me something I ain't never seen before
Played me for a fool but you can't no more

So baby say, what you gonna say
Won't you came to play?
Is that your mouth running?
So what?
Now you're gonna front like you didn't come to tell me something
Get out, before I get loud
I ain't going down over your loving
Boy, you're so predictable, you should have some self control

Say say, what you gonna to say
Won't you came to play?
Is that your mouth running?
So what?
Now you're gonna front like you didn't come to tell me something
Get out, before I get loud
I ain't going down over your loving

Boy, you're so predictable, you should have some self control
Bam

Overall Meaning

In Trisha Paytas's song "Self Control," she addresses an ex who has been spreading rumors about her. The lyrics suggest that this person has been gossiping about her behind her back, and that she's heard about it through other people. She's clearly upset with him, using lines like "boy, you're so predictable" and "you ain't been on my mind" to convey her frustration. At the same time, she's also telling him to leave her alone and that she's not interested in his apologies. This is shown in the line "if you can hear me now, I don't need a sorry, boy, save it."

Trisha Paytas's lyrics are straightforward and to the point, leaving little up to interpretation. It's clear that the song is a response to someone who has wronged her, and she's not interested in entertaining any more drama. She's telling this person to have some self-control, suggesting that he needs to stop talking about her and move on with his life. This is a common message in breakup songs, but Trisha Paytas manages to put her own unique spin on it.

Line by Line Meaning

I've been hearing around
I've heard rumors about you, and they're not good.

My name is falling out your mouth, baby
You're gossiping about me, and it's getting back to me.

If you can hear me now, I don't need a sorry, boy, save it
I don't want your apologies now that the damage is done.

You ain't been on my mind, boy / You've been crossing lines lately
You're not someone I think about anymore, and your recent behavior has been inappropriate.

So now you're gonna get what you wanted, Imma go crazy
You wanted a reaction from me, and now you're going to get it. I'm going to lose control.

This is what you wanted, so you got it / You just won't let this go
You got the reaction you wanted from me, but you won't stop talking about it.

Who do you think you are living large off of my feelings?
You're taking advantage of my emotions and using them for your own benefit.

How do you sleep at night? (night) / Staring at a blank ceiling / Oh yeah babe
You should feel guilty for your actions, and it's clear you're not losing any sleep over it.

Show me something I ain't never seen before / Played me for a fool but you can't no more
You fooled me before, but I won't fall for it again. Show me something different if you want to be in my life.

Boy, you're so predictable, you should have some self control / Yeah, ah-ah, self control
Your behavior is always the same, and you should learn to control yourself instead of causing drama.

So baby say, what you gonna say / Won't you came to play? / Is that your mouth running? / So what?
Say what you need to say, but be prepared for the consequences. Are you really ready to face me?

Get out, before I get loud / I ain't going down over your loving
Leave before I start causing a scene, because I won't allow myself to be hurt by you again.

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