Losin Control
by Russ
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Song Analysis for Losin Control
"Losin Control" by Russ is a poignant exploration of the difficulty of trusting in a new relationship after experiencing the pain and betrayal of a past one. The song is an empathetic narrative told from the perspective of someone observing a woman they love struggle with her inner demons. She is falling in love but is simultaneously terrified, fighting the feeling because her last relationship was catastrophic, filled with cheating and emotional manipulation that has left her with significant emotional baggage.
Russ has explained that the song was written as an apology to his first girlfriend, whom he admits he mistreated and cheated on when he was younger. Therefore, the song has a dual meaning. On one level, it's a story about a new, patient lover helping a woman heal. On another, more personal level, it's Russ's acknowledgment of the damage he caused, and his understanding of why his ex-girlfriend would find it hard to trust someone new. He is essentially empathizing with the very trauma he inflicted. The song captures the universal theme of how past hurts can haunt present happiness and the courage it takes to become vulnerable and love again.
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