This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Are you aware of what you make me feel? Baby
Right now I feel invisible to you, like I'm not real
Didn't you feel me lock my arms around you?
Why'd you turn away?
Here's what I have to say
I was left to cry there
Waiting outside there
Grinning with a lost stare
That's when I decided
Why should I care
'Cause you weren't there when I was scared
I was so alone
You, you need to listen
I'm starting to trip
I'm losing my grip and I'm in this thing alone
Am I just some chick you place beside you to take somebody's place?
When you turn around can you recognize my face?
You used to love me, you used to hug me
But that wasn't the case
Everything wasn't okay
I was left to cry there
Waiting outside there
Grinning with a lost stare
That's when I decided
Why should I care
'Cause you weren't there when I was scared
I was so alone
You, you need to listen
I'm starting to trip
I'm losing my grip and I'm in this thing alone
Crying out loud, I'm crying out loud
Crying out loud, I'm crying out loud
Open your eyes
Open up wide
Why should I care?
'Cause you weren't there
When I was scared
I was so alone
Why should I care?
'Cause you weren't there
When I was scared
I was so alone
Why should I care?
If you don't care then
I don't care
We're not going anywhere
Why should I care?
'Cause you weren't there
When I was scared
I was so alone
Why should I care?
If you don't care then
I don't care
We're not going anywhere
Right now I feel invisible to you, like I'm not real
Didn't you feel me lock my arms around you?
Why'd you turn away?
Here's what I have to say
I was left to cry there
Waiting outside there
Grinning with a lost stare
That's when I decided
Why should I care
'Cause you weren't there when I was scared
I was so alone
You, you need to listen
I'm starting to trip
I'm losing my grip and I'm in this thing alone
Am I just some chick you place beside you to take somebody's place?
When you turn around can you recognize my face?
You used to love me, you used to hug me
But that wasn't the case
Everything wasn't okay
I was left to cry there
Waiting outside there
Grinning with a lost stare
That's when I decided
Why should I care
'Cause you weren't there when I was scared
I was so alone
You, you need to listen
I'm starting to trip
I'm losing my grip and I'm in this thing alone
Crying out loud, I'm crying out loud
Crying out loud, I'm crying out loud
Open your eyes
Open up wide
Why should I care?
'Cause you weren't there
When I was scared
I was so alone
Why should I care?
'Cause you weren't there
When I was scared
I was so alone
Why should I care?
If you don't care then
I don't care
We're not going anywhere
Why should I care?
'Cause you weren't there
When I was scared
I was so alone
Why should I care?
If you don't care then
I don't care
We're not going anywhere
Lyrics submitted by youneedtolisten
Losing Grip Lyrics as written by Clif Magness Avril Lavigne
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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This song, to me, is her talking about a relationship she was in that the guy was pretty much never there physically or mentally. He's never there for her so why should she care about him?.....in a nutshell. I'm curious to know why some of you think she's talking about a friend? Not that I disagree....but just curious...
these lyrics are great. i have never actually heard this ladys music before but i really enjoi the lyrics to this song i believe its about a girl who has been pushed aside and ignored from a boy who is a friend. the guy was never there for her but she didnt let him know until it was all over. now she is bitter and hurt. <3 beautiful. should i download it ?hah
this song is good. it reminds me of alanis morisette a bit. i love the lyrics
this song is awesome. the beat is totally cool, avril rocks
Avril rox my sox.. this song is totally awesome!!
Avril r0x0rs my b0x0rs 2 the max0rs / anyway yes this is one of the best songs on the album, a definate download.
i have a best freind that ive had problems with. he is my my best guy freind n weve tried a relationhsip, but it never worked..n in school he had diff. freinds and everything. he is more "i only hang with these people" and im more "if ur cool n funny then lets go tip a porta pooty..hah that rhymes" n we dont talk too much nemore. i still love him n always will..2 bad we dont have what we had b4..:*(
eh this song's got alot of meaning to me, since my ex girlfriend honestly sings it to me now. uhm, i guess i can say i'm kind of in the situtation like the song, it's really weird, i'm in love with my best friend and thinking i can get over him, i went out with a friend of mine and i really haven't paid that much attention to her, and she's tried so hard to do everyting she's done, but i don't appreciate it.. yeah very pathetic of me. but yeah, i dunno if that tells the meaning from my point of view but, yeah to me it's basically just what the words mean =\
i just got this cd not too long ago, and this is my favorite song on the cd. it seems that a lot of ppl can relate to a situation like this. avril kix ass!!
Is it just me or is there a hidden sexual message in this song?OWWWWWW OWWWWWWW ;0