Out of Control
Wayne/Jayne County & The Electric Chairs Lyrics
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But you know it feels good
Burning through my skin, I'm not a fool
God only knows what else I can do
But I keep running back to you
Every breath I take of you I'm caving in
Stresses me to think what I could have been
Round and round we go
Out of control
I wish I could let it go
Never meant to make you feel this blue
Another round I swear I'll make it through
God only knows what else I can do
But I keep running back to you
Every breath I take of you I'm caving in
Stresses me to think what I could have been
Round and round we go
The fire fills my soul
Out of control
I wish I could let it go
The lyrics of Wayne County & The Electric Chairs' song "Out of Control" evoke a tumultuous and intense relationship. The singer confesses their vulnerability, admitting that although they hate to show their pain, there is a strange satisfaction in the self-destruction that comes from being with this person. The phrase "Burning through my skin, I'm not a fool" suggests that despite the hurt caused by this relationship, the singer is unable to resist the allure and remains drawn to the person who causes them so much turmoil.
The lines "Every breath I take of you I'm caving in, Stresses me to think what I could have been" illustrate the conflicting emotions within the singer. While being with this person may feel like a suffocating experience, the thought of what could have been without them also weighs heavily on their mind. The repetition of the lines "But I keep running back to you" highlights the inability to break free from this cycle of longing, even though it may be destructive.
The chorus, with its repetition of "Round and round we go, The fire fills my soul, Out of control, I wish I could let it go," encapsulates the tumultuous nature of the relationship. The fire that fills the singer's soul represents the passion and intensity they feel, even though they long for the ability to let go and find peace.
Overall, "Out of Control" portrays a complex and conflicting emotional state, where the singer is trapped in a destructive relationship to someone they can't seem to resist.
Line by Line Meaning
You hate to see me crying
You dislike witnessing my tears
But you know it feels good
Yet you are aware that it brings satisfaction
Burning through my skin, I'm not a fool
The intense emotions pierce my being, but I am not ignorant
God only knows what else I can do
Only a divine entity comprehends my untapped potential
But I keep running back to you
Nevertheless, I continuously return to your presence
Every breath I take of you I'm caving in
With each inhalation of your essence, I succumb
Stresses me to think what I could have been
Contemplating the possibilities torments me
Round and round we go
We engage in a never-ending cycle
The fire fills my soul
Passion consumes my very core
Out of control
Now devoid of restraint
I wish I could let it go
I yearn to release it
Never meant to make you feel this blue
I never intended to cause you such sadness
Another round I swear I'll make it through
I promise to endure another cycle
God only knows what else I can do
Only a divine entity comprehends my untapped potential
But I keep running back to you
Nevertheless, I continuously return to your presence
Every breath I take of you I'm caving in
With each inhalation of your essence, I succumb
Stresses me to think what I could have been
Contemplating the possibilities torments me
Round and round we go
We engage in a never-ending cycle
The fire fills my soul
Passion consumes my very core
Out of control
Now devoid of restraint
I wish I could let it go
I yearn to release it
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Joe Rasbold, Kelsey Kuan, Paulina Dixon, Zejun Wei
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