Lose Control Teddy Swims lyrics
Original Lyrics
English
[Verse 1]
Something's got a hold of me lately
No, I don’t know myself anymore
Feels like the walls are all closin' in
And the devil's knockin’ at my door, woah
Out of my mind, how many times did I tell you
I'm no good at bein' alone?
Yeah, it's taken a toll on me, tryin' my best to keep
From tearin' the skin off my bones, don't you know
[Chorus]
I lose control
When you're not next to me (When you’re not here with me)
I’m fallin' apart right in front of you, can’t you see?
I lose control
When you're not next to me, mhm
Yeah, you're breakin' my heart, baby
You make a mess of me
[Verse 2]
Problematic
Problem is I want your body like a fiend, like a bad habit
Bad habits hard to break when I’m with you
Yeah, I know I can do it on my own
But I want that real full-moon black magic and it takes two
Problematic
Problem is when I'm with you, I'm an addict
And I need some relief, my skin in your teeth
Can't see the forest through the trees
Got me down on my knees, darlin', please, oh
[Chorus]
I lose control
When you're not next to me (When you're not here with me)
I'm fallin' apart right in front of you, can't you see?
I lose control
When you're not next to me, mhm
Yeah, you're breakin' my heart, baby
You make a mess of me, yeah
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
I lose control
When you're not here with me, mm
I'm fallin' apart right in front of you, can't you see?
I lose control
When you're not here with me, mhm
Yeah, you're breakin' my heart, baby
You make a mess of me
Something's got a hold of me lately
No, I don’t know myself anymore
Feels like the walls are all closin' in
And the devil's knockin’ at my door, woah
Out of my mind, how many times did I tell you
I'm no good at bein' alone?
Yeah, it's taken a toll on me, tryin' my best to keep
From tearin' the skin off my bones, don't you know
[Chorus]
I lose control
When you're not next to me (When you’re not here with me)
I’m fallin' apart right in front of you, can’t you see?
I lose control
When you're not next to me, mhm
Yeah, you're breakin' my heart, baby
You make a mess of me
[Verse 2]
Problematic
Problem is I want your body like a fiend, like a bad habit
Bad habits hard to break when I’m with you
Yeah, I know I can do it on my own
But I want that real full-moon black magic and it takes two
Problematic
Problem is when I'm with you, I'm an addict
And I need some relief, my skin in your teeth
Can't see the forest through the trees
Got me down on my knees, darlin', please, oh
[Chorus]
I lose control
When you're not next to me (When you're not here with me)
I'm fallin' apart right in front of you, can't you see?
I lose control
When you're not next to me, mhm
Yeah, you're breakin' my heart, baby
You make a mess of me, yeah
[Instrumental Break]
[Chorus]
I lose control
When you're not here with me, mm
I'm fallin' apart right in front of you, can't you see?
I lose control
When you're not here with me, mhm
Yeah, you're breakin' my heart, baby
You make a mess of me
Translation
Normal
[Verso 1]
Algo se ha apoderado de mí últimamente
No, ya no me reconozco
Siento que las paredes se cierran
Y el diablo llama a mi puerta, woah
Fuera de mi mente, ¿cuántas veces te lo dije?
No soy bueno estando solo
Sí, me ha pasado factura, intentando lo mejor que puedo
Evitar arrancarme la piel de los huesos, ¿no lo ves?
[Estribillo]
Pierdo el control
Cuando no estás junto a mí (Cuando no estás conmigo)
Me desmorono frente a ti, ¿no lo ves?
Pierdo el control
Cuando no estás junto a mí, mhm
Sí, me rompes el corazón, cariño
Haces un desastre de mí
[Verso 2]
Problemático
El problema es que quiero tu cuerpo como un vicio, como un mal hábito
Los malos hábitos son difíciles de romper cuando estoy contigo
Sí, sé que puedo hacerlo sola
Pero quiero esa magia negra de luna llena y se necesitan dos
Problemático
El problema es que contigo soy un adicto
Y necesito alivio, mi piel entre tus dientes
No veo el bosque por los árboles
Me tienes de rodillas, cariño, por favor, oh
[Estribillo]
Pierdo el control
Cuando no estás junto a mí (Cuando no estás conmigo)
Me desmorono frente a ti, ¿no lo ves?
Pierdo el control
Cuando no estás junto a mí, mhm
Sí, me rompes el corazón, cariño
Haces un desastre de mí, sí
[Interludio instrumental]
[Estribillo]
Pierdo el control
Cuando no estás conmigo, mm
Me desmorono frente a ti, ¿no lo ves?
Pierdo el control
Cuando no estás conmigo, mhm
Sí, me rompes el corazón, cariño
Haces un desastre de mí
Algo se ha apoderado de mí últimamente
No, ya no me reconozco
Siento que las paredes se cierran
Y el diablo llama a mi puerta, woah
Fuera de mi mente, ¿cuántas veces te lo dije?
No soy bueno estando solo
Sí, me ha pasado factura, intentando lo mejor que puedo
Evitar arrancarme la piel de los huesos, ¿no lo ves?
[Estribillo]
Pierdo el control
Cuando no estás junto a mí (Cuando no estás conmigo)
Me desmorono frente a ti, ¿no lo ves?
Pierdo el control
Cuando no estás junto a mí, mhm
Sí, me rompes el corazón, cariño
Haces un desastre de mí
[Verso 2]
Problemático
El problema es que quiero tu cuerpo como un vicio, como un mal hábito
Los malos hábitos son difíciles de romper cuando estoy contigo
Sí, sé que puedo hacerlo sola
Pero quiero esa magia negra de luna llena y se necesitan dos
Problemático
El problema es que contigo soy un adicto
Y necesito alivio, mi piel entre tus dientes
No veo el bosque por los árboles
Me tienes de rodillas, cariño, por favor, oh
[Estribillo]
Pierdo el control
Cuando no estás junto a mí (Cuando no estás conmigo)
Me desmorono frente a ti, ¿no lo ves?
Pierdo el control
Cuando no estás junto a mí, mhm
Sí, me rompes el corazón, cariño
Haces un desastre de mí, sí
[Interludio instrumental]
[Estribillo]
Pierdo el control
Cuando no estás conmigo, mm
Me desmorono frente a ti, ¿no lo ves?
Pierdo el control
Cuando no estás conmigo, mhm
Sí, me rompes el corazón, cariño
Haces un desastre de mí
Meaning & Explanation
Teddy Swims' 'Lose Control' is a raw exploration of emotional dependency and toxic love addiction that resonates deeply in today's relationship culture. The song paints a visceral picture of someone psychologically unraveling when separated from their partner, using powerful addiction metaphors ('like a fiend, like a bad habit') to illustrate how love can become chemically compulsive. The lyrics reveal a painful paradox - the narrator recognizes the relationship's destructive nature ('Problematic') yet craves the intoxication of connection ('full-moon black magic'). This mirrors modern psychological understanding of love addiction, where the brain's reward system gets hijacked similar to substance abuse. The forest/trees metaphor cleverly represents how obsession blinds us to reality, while the physical imagery ('tearing the skin off my bones') conveys the somatic toll of emotional distress. What makes the song particularly impactful is its brutal honesty about vulnerability - the admission of being 'down on my knees' contradicts toxic masculinity norms. The musical arrangement amplifies this vulnerability, with Swims' raspy, soulful delivery making the anguish palpable. Culturally, it taps into post-pandemic relationship anxieties where many developed unhealthy attachments during isolation. The song serves as both a cautionary tale about codependency and a cathartic release for anyone who's felt powerless in love, offering musical therapy through shared experience rather than easy solutions.
[Note: This explanation provides key insights into the song's themes and emotions.]
[Note: This explanation provides key insights into the song's themes and emotions.]
