Lost Control
Unwritten Law Lyrics
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You got me running wild
I came to save you, tried to but I ran for miles
I got my breath back now
I'm gonna let you down
It's vain to save you, tried to but I don't know how
You told me
Don't let go don't let me down
Whoa oh whoa oh
Control is lost
Control is lost and I won't be around
Don't wanna change you girl
Don't wanna save the world
Don't wanna blame you for the same things you just can't learn
I guess it's my turn now
I'm gonna shut my mouth
Your gonna hate it cause this time I won't be around
Whoa oh whoa oh
You told me
Don't let go don't let me down
Whoa oh whoa oh
Control is lost
Control is lost and I won't be around!
Whoa oh whoa oh
You told me
Don't let go don't let me down
Whoa oh whoa oh
Control is lost
Control is lost and I won't be around
Whoa oh
Don't let go don't let me down
Whoa oh yeah
Whoa oh
Don't let go don't let me
The lyrics to Unwritten Law's song "Lost Control" seem to be about a person who is trying to help a "problem child" but realizes that they cannot save or change this person. The singer has tried to help but has ended up running for miles, losing control, and ultimately deciding to let the problem child go. The problem child has asked the singer not to let go, but in the end, the singer can't save them and won't be around.
The repeated refrain of "whoa oh whoa oh, control is lost" emphasizes the idea that there is no control in the situation, and the singer is powerless to help. There is a feeling of sadness and resignation in the lyrics as the singer accepts that they cannot save the person they want to help. This is further reinforced by the lines "Don't wanna blame you for the same things you just can't learn" and "I'm gonna shut my mouth," suggesting that the singer has come to terms with the fact that they cannot change the problem child.
Line by Line Meaning
Your a problem child
You are a person in need of help and guidance
You got me running wild
You have caused me to lose control and act recklessly
I came to save you, tried to but I ran for miles
I attempted to help you but found it too difficult and ultimately gave up
I got my breath back now
I have regained my composure and rationality
I'm gonna let you down
I am going to disappoint you by giving up on trying to help you
It's vain to save you, tried to but I don't know how
My attempts to assist you are futile because I lack the knowledge or ability to do so
Whoa oh whoa oh
A musical repetition used to emphasize emotions
You told me
You expressed to me the importance of not letting go or disappointing you
Don't let go don't let me down
You are begging me to not abandon or let you down
Control is lost
A state of chaotic and unhealthy behavior has been reached
And I won't be around
I cannot continue to be present and handle the situation
Don't wanna change you girl
I do not want to force you to be someone you are not
Don't wanna save the world
I do not have the ability or responsibility to solve all of the world's problems
Don't wanna blame you for the same things you just can't learn
I do not want to fault you for things that are beyond your ability to understand or improve upon
I guess it's my turn now
It is now my responsibility to take care of myself and prioritize my own well-being
I'm gonna shut my mouth
I am going to stop trying to help and instead remain silent
Your gonna hate it cause this time I won't be around
You will be upset that I have chosen to prioritize myself and leave you to deal with your problems alone
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AIMEE ALLEN, AIMEE E. ALLEN, PAT KIM, ROBERT BREWER, ROBERT W. BREWER, SCOTT RUSSO, SCOTT DOUGLAS VICTOR RUSSO, STEVEN MORRIS, STEVEN ADAM MORRIS, TONY PALERMO
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