losing my cool
Rod Wave Lyrics

Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴Baby, you didn't think that I'd be clueless?
'Cause I don't know who you think you foolin'
(I don't think you're foolin' me)
Is this is real love?
'Cause I'm tryin', but I can't lie (don't never think of foolin' me)
I'm losin' my cool (losin' my cool)
I'm losin' my cool
Yeah, yeah, yeah 'Cause I'm tryin', but I can't lie (turn it up a little bit)
I'm losin' my cool
I'm losin' my cool
Uh, yeah

Life of a youngin'
Tryna balance my pain became my struggle
I was already deep off in my thoughts and feelin' funny
How the ones that I love the most just can't keep it a hunnid?
I never thought I'd get this far, I used to doubt myself
God dealt me this hand, I used the out myself
Breakin' in houses when I was younger, I was wild myself
They told me ten at fourteen, I went and found myself
In my cell writin' raps often thinkin' 'bout Deyjah
Before she died, I told her my dreams and my aspirations (yeah)
I used to cry just thinkin' 'bout all the shit she was facin'
I know she smilin' lookin' down 'cause I finally done made it (I finally made it)
I love my lil' brother, he feel like big brother be trippin' (big brother be trippin')
That shit just make me so damn mad that he don't fuckin' listen (he don't listen, oh)
And my big brother really gifted, but he really trippin' (he trippin', oh)
He tell me heal me, his addiction ain't none of my business (none of my business, no)
In his brain, he rock star livin' (yeah)
Yeah, and we was raised the same, but we way different
Either way, and if you right or wrong, forever with you (forever with you, dawg)
It's safe to say I changed the game, I made it out the trenches (yeah)
Later I would come to find that was just the beginnin'
I still gotta cross all these oceans and mountains and rivers
Life of a rapper got me on the edge, I keep my pistol
Gotta watch my back 'cause I don't trust these hoes or trust these niggas
Tell me, who can you trust when people so deceivin'? (Yeah)
Don't want no love 'cause she gon' leave and come back when she need me
She lookin' dead in my eyes, lyin' like a demon
How you slap the hand that had fed you, bite the hand that feed you? (Yeah, yeah)
I don't get it neither, yeah, yeah
I don't get it neither
My family don't see Nuni, they see Rod the Wave (Rod the Wave, yeah)
So mentally and physically, I stay far away (far away, yeah)
Yeah

Listen, I
I regret sayin' I want 'em dead for switchin' sides
That night he died, I couldn't cry although I tried, uh

I can't lie, yeah
I'm losin', losin' my cool
I lose my cool sometimes, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah, yeah
I lose my cool, I lose my cool sometimes, yeah
Crazy life for the youngin'
Tryna battle my pain became my struggle
They don't ask me how I be feelin', just askin' for money
Wonder why all the people I love can't keep it a hunnid? Yeah
I don't want you to ever think you foolin'
Don't ever think you foolin' me
Need real love, mm-mm-mm

Yeah, yeah
I lose my cool, I lose my cool sometimes

Overall Meaning

The first verse of this song talks about a relationship where the singer is skeptical about the love they receive from their significant other. They ask if it is real love, because they feel like they are being fooled. The chorus then talks about losing their cool, which could be interpreted as losing patience with this person or possibly even questioning their own sanity due to the confusion caused by this relationship.

The second verse of the song talks more about the singer's life and struggles. They speak about their past when they used to break into houses, and how they never thought they would get as far as they have. They also speak about their lil brother who they love but can't seem to communicate with, and their big brother who is gifted but has an addiction. The singer mentions that they have made it out of the trenches, but still have many obstacles they need to overcome, and that they don't trust many people due to the deceiving nature of people.

Overall, the song seems to touch on themes of love, trust, and struggles in life. The singer seems to have had a rough past and still has many obstacles to overcome, and this relationship that they are currently in is causing confusion and possibly frustration. It's a song that speaks to the struggles that many people may face, and the emotions that come with them.

Line by Line Meaning

Baby, you didn't think that I'd be clueless?
You must be foolish if you think I don't see through you.

'Cause I don't know who you think you foolin'
Don't think for a second that you're fooling me.

Is this is real love?
I'm questioning if this love between us is genuine.

'Cause I'm tryin', but I can't lie (don't never think of foolin' me)
I'm putting in effort, but I can't ignore the warning signs that you're not being truthful.

I'm losin' my cool (losin' my cool)
I'm struggling to keep my emotions under control.

Life of a youngin'...
I'm a young person dealing with the difficulties of my past while trying to create a better future for myself.

I never thought I'd get this far...
I'm surprised by the progress I've made despite doubting myself in the past.

I know she smilin' lookin' down 'cause I finally done made it...
I believe my late friend would be proud of how far I've come and the success I've achieved.

That shit just make me so damn mad that he don't fuckin' listen...
It frustrates me that my little brother doesn't heed my advice despite caring for him deeply.

I love my lil' brother, he feel like big brother be trippin'...
I care for my younger sibling but sometimes he doesn't listen to my guidance, causing me distress.

In his brain, he rock star livin'...
My brother believes he's living a rockstar lifestyle, which worries me for his safety and future.

Either way, and if you right or wrong, forever with you...
Whether you're right or wrong, I will stand by your side through thick and thin.

Life of a rapper got me on the edge...
Being a rapper comes with certain risks that constantly keep me on edge.

Gotta watch my back 'cause I don't trust these hoes or trust these niggas...
I'm always wary of betrayal and constantly watching my back because I don't trust anyone in this industry.

I don't want you to ever think you foolin'...
I don't want you to think you're deceiving me.

Don't ever think you foolin' me...
Don't even try to deceive me because I won't fall for it.

I can't lie, yeah...
I have to be honest, I'm struggling with my emotions.

I regret sayin' I want 'em dead for switchin' sides...
I regret the anger I expressed towards someone who betrayed me and went against me.

That night he died, I couldn't cry although I tried, uh...
I couldn't bring myself to cry when the person who betrayed me died, despite trying to.

I lose my cool sometimes...
Despite my efforts to stay calm, I struggle with controlling my emotions at times.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Cameron Cole Hubler, Jaidyn Hullum, Rodarius M. Green, Thomas Horton

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