Control
mind.in.a.box Lyrics
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I feel the waves and the sunshine
I lose myself and feel the tide
I feel your presence at my side
I feel no rush and think I am glad
And yet something still makes me sad
I feel it's someone else's stride
And I am just along for the ride
I could be fine and yet I strive
As though I'm tumbling down this endless hole
I know I'd like to lead my life
Feeling that I'm really in control
I will look on as time just flies
Content that I never ever might be whole
I feel so down and yet would rise
But I'm too scared that I might fall
I remember the day I tried
To remove the thorn in my side
I wanted to retain it all
I should have known it was your call
In the end I got it all
Got it all wrong
Much too desperate
To hang on
It was the day I lost it all
Lost it all
It was the day I lost control
Lost control
When I lost control
When I lost control
The lyrics of "Control" by mind.in.a.box describe the struggles of feeling like life is just happening to the singer and they have no agency or control over their own destiny. They cruise along, enjoying the good times and feeling the pressure during the bad, all the while feeling the tide of life pulling them along. Despite feeling an overall sense of contentment, there is a nagging sadness that they cannot quite shake, almost as if they are living someone else's life rather than their own. The singer recognizes that they long to be truly in control of their life rather than just along for the ride, but they feel overwhelmed, too scared to take the risks necessary to seize control, fearing that it may lead to an even greater fall.
As the song progresses, the singer reflects on a past attempt to take control and declares that they got it all wrong, being far too desperate to hold on to control when it was never really theirs to have. Every aspect of their life is intertwined with the person who really holds the reins, and ultimately, they feel like they have lost control of everything, leading to the title repetition in the chorus, "When I lost control."
Overall, "Control" is a poignant exploration of the human experience of trying to maintain control over one's own life in a world that can feel chaotic and unpredictable. It's a universal theme that many people can relate to and is presented here with a fresh and introspective voice.
Line by Line Meaning
I cruise along and think I'm fine
I am going through life without really paying attention, thinking that everything is okay
I feel the waves and the sunshine
I am aware of my surroundings and the good things in my life
I lose myself and feel the tide
I get caught up in my own thoughts and emotions
I feel your presence at my side
I feel that there is someone there for me, supporting me
I feel no rush and think I am glad
I don't feel pressured or rushed, and I am content with that
And yet something still makes me sad
Despite feeling content, there is still something underlying that makes me unhappy
I feel it's someone else's stride
I feel like I am not in control of my own life, like someone else is directing me
And I am just along for the ride
I feel like I am just going with the flow, not actively participating or making decisions
I could be fine and yet I strive
Even though everything seems okay, I am still searching for something more
As though I'm tumbling down this endless hole
I feel like I am falling deeper and deeper into something, with no end in sight
I know I'd like to lead my life
I wish I could take control and make my own choices
Feeling that I'm really in control
I want to feel like I have power over my own life
I will look on as time just flies
I watch as time passes without really living life to its fullest
Content that I never ever might be whole
I have accepted that I may never feel complete or fulfilled
I feel so down and yet would rise
Despite feeling sad, I still want to improve my situation
But I'm too scared that I might fall
I am hesitant to take risks and make changes because I don't want to fail
I remember the day I tried
I recall a moment when I attempted to do something to improve my life
To remove the thorn in my side
I tried to eliminate something that was causing me pain or discomfort
I wanted to retain it all
Despite wanting to remove the pain, I still wanted to keep everything good in my life
I should have known it was your call
I realize now that some things are beyond my control and are meant to happen
In the end I got it all
I ended up with everything: the good and the bad
Got it all wrong
I made a mistake or a bad choice
Much too desperate
I was too eager or needy in that moment
To hang on
I held onto something despite it causing me pain or discomfort
It was the day I lost it all
I experienced a moment when everything fell apart
Lost it all
I lost everything: the good and the bad
It was the day I lost control
I hit a point where I no longer had power over my life
Lost control
I no longer had the ability to make choices or have power over my life
When I lost control
I am reflecting on a past moment of losing power over my life
Contributed by Sydney K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.