Chaos
XOV Lyrics
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What happened to those childish dreams? (oh honey)
When did all the bridges burn? (oh honey)
What made you stop and turn? (oh honey)
You overthink and you wonder
Why was I struck with thunder
Tell me what I've done, why am I the one
Stop telling yourself you're worthless (no)
Stop telling yourself you've lost
Stop telling yourself you're hurting (no)
This makes you who you are
I heard you lost the love (oh honey)
And that you're giving up (oh honey)
You overthink and you wonder
Why was I struck with thunder
Tell me what I've done, why am I the one
Stop telling yourself you're worthless (no)
Stop telling yourself you've lost
Stop telling yourself you're hurting (no)
This makes you who you are
Chaos (oh honey)
(not again, all again, I lost another friend, not again, all again)
(oh honey)
In XOV's song "Chaos", the singer addresses a person who has lost their way and has become weakened, presumably due to life's overwhelming chaos. The lyrics ask questions such as "When did you get so weak?" and "What happened to those childish dreams?" to reflect on how the person's attitude and perspective have changed over time. XOV encourages this person to stop thinking negatively about themselves and their situation, saying "Stop telling yourself you're worthless...This makes you who you are." The chorus repeats the word "Chaos" and the phrase "not again, all again, I lost another friend," which may suggest that the chaos in the person's life has caused them to lose relationships and feel isolated.
The message of the song is one of hope and empowerment. XOV wants to remind the person that they have the strength to overcome their struggles, and that perhaps their experiences with chaos and pain can shape them into a stronger and more resilient individual. The lyrics encourage the listener to stop looking back and dwelling on what has been lost, but to instead focus on the present and the opportunities for growth and healing that lie ahead.
Line by Line Meaning
When did you get so weak? (oh honey)
When did you lose your strength and resilience?
What happened to those childish dreams? (oh honey)
Why did you give up on the dreams and aspirations that you had as a child?
When did all the bridges burn? (oh honey)
When did you lose important connections with people in your life?
What made you stop and turn? (oh honey)
What caused you to change direction or course in life?
You overthink and you wonder
Why was I struck with thunder
Tell me what I've done, why am I the one
You tend to overanalyze and question why bad things happen to you, wondering if you're to blame.
Stop telling yourself you're worthless (no)
Stop telling yourself you've lost
Stop telling yourself you're hurting (no)
This makes you who you are
Don't let negative self-talk bring you down because it's the challenges and struggles that shape who you are.
I heard you lost the love (oh honey)
And that you're giving up (oh honey)
I've heard that you've experienced heartbreak and may feel like giving up on finding love again.
Chaos (oh honey)
(not again, all again, I lost another friend, not again, all again)
(oh honey)
The chaos and turmoil in your life may be making you feel like you're losing friends and experiencing a cycle of negativity.
Writer(s): Damian Ardestani, Jonas Saeed
Contributed by Miles Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.