This song is
extremely popular on Spotify.
92
This song was released in 2023, which is 2 year(s)
ago.
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the same decade 2020 - 2025
The song
lasts 211 seconds, which
is 03:31 minutes.
This is average.
The tempo of
Lose Control is
159.9 bpm
(beats-per-minute).
This could be considered very fast, like jungle.
The time signature of this
song is
3/4 (the waltz feel)
.
Each measure of 3 beats is approx
1.1 secs long.
We estimate
this song to be
187 measures
long
and this makes for
± 47
phrases of 4 measures.
This is rather a lot of bars. It's possible that the actual tempo is half of what
Spotify
thinks, so 80 bpm.
This song was performed in
the
key of
A Major.
The mood of the song could be described
as sad mood,
somewhat danceable,
high energy.
The feel of the recording is
one or more singers,
purely studio recording.
This song is
mostly music/singing,
clearly electric or electronic.
"Lose Control" by Teddy Swims boasts a fairly standard verse-chorus structure, though it's cleverly arranged to build emotional intensity. The song sits comfortably in the mid-tempo range, with a BPM around 100-110. The key is likely in G major, creating a generally bright and optimistic feel, despite the melancholic lyrical content. The energy level starts moderately, building gradually with each chorus and then exploding in the bridge. The melody is relatively simple and memorable, featuring stepwise motion with occasional leaps for emphasis, especially during the chorus. The harmony is primarily diatonic, utilizing major chords that support the uplifting feel, contrasting with minor chords strategically placed to enhance the emotional vulnerability. The rhythmic structure is predominantly straight four-four, anchored by a steady beat with subtle rhythmic variations in the instrumental arrangement and backing vocals providing subtle texture and movement.
Lyrically, "Lose Control" explores the bittersweet experience of falling deeply in love and relinquishing personal autonomy to the power of that emotion. The singer describes the overwhelming, almost intoxicating feeling of surrendering to a relationship, acknowledging both the joy and the inherent risks of such vulnerability. The theme centers on the intoxicating nature of love and the surrender of control it entails. The mood is one of hopeful longing juxtaposed with underlying apprehension and vulnerability – a beautiful blend of euphoria and trepidation.
Musically, "Lose Control" blends several genres. It fits comfortably within the realm of soul music, clearly influenced by classic R&B and contemporary pop. There are also elements of gospel evident in the vocal delivery and harmonic progressions, along with a touch of adult contemporary in the arrangement's overall smoothness and accessibility.
Teddy Swims, whose real name is Jaron Amos, hails from Columbus, Georgia. He gained initial recognition through his captivating cover songs posted online, demonstrating his powerful vocals and emotional range. His journey has been marked by a self-described “soul-searching” process of establishing his musical identity, drawing inspiration from classic soul artists such as Stevie Wonder and Sam Cooke, as well as contemporary influences from across the pop and R&B spectrum. His signature style is a richly textured blend of soul, R&B, and pop, consistently showcasing his exceptional vocal capabilities.
Artists with similar styles to Teddy Swims include Leon Bridges, John Legend, Lucky Daye, Gallant, and even more broadly, artists like Chris Brown (in some of his more soulful works). They share similar approaches to vocal delivery, melodic phrasing, and a focus on emotionally resonant storytelling through a contemporary soul/R&B lens.
