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Out of Control
Angelic Upstarts Lyrics
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He's gonna break away
"He′s out of control"
It's what the teachers say
The question, the lessons are all too much for him
Your preaching, your teaching don't mean a thing
He wants out
There′s no doubt about it
Your preaxhing, your teaching don't mean a thing to him
He′s out of control he's gonna break away
Out of control it′s what the teachers say
Out of control he's gonna have his way
Out of control he won′t question
Looking for somewhere to go
Needs no help, it's a one man show
Wants something new to do
Sick of running with the usual crew
Gonna do it all alone
Doesn't care if it breaks his heart
Cos all their rules are made to be broken
Out of control he′s gonna break away
"Out of control" it′s what the teachers say
Out of control he won't question
Out of control he′s gonna make his way
Out of control that's what they say
Out of control he′s over the top
Out of control don't make him stop
They′ve got no cure for a kid like him
They run out of answers
He'll never stop his fooling around
He'll laugh in their face and see them frown
Out of control, he′s gonna break away
"He′s out of control" it's what the teachers say
The questions, the lessons are all too much for him
Your preaching, your teaching don′t mean a thing
He wants out, there's no doubt about it
Says he′s gonna break away
"Out of control" it's what the teachers say
Out of control he′s gonna have his way
Out of control he won't question
Out of control he's gonna make his way
Out of control that′s what they say
Out of control he′s over the top
Out of control don't make him stop
He′s out of control, out of control
He's out of control
The song "Out of Control" by Angelic Upstarts talks about a young boy who feels trapped and suffocated by the expectations and rules set by society. The teachers label him as "out of control" because he questions their teachings and is tired of being told what to do. He wants to break free, find his own path and do something new. The lyrics suggest that he turns to alcohol to cope with this frustration and feeling of powerlessness.
The song is a depiction of teenage angst and rebellion against authority. The boy is searching for his own identity, but the system is preventing him from doing so. The lyrics imply that his actions might be harmful, but they are a result of his desperation to escape the mundane routine that he finds himself in. The chorus repeats the phrase "out of control" as a reminder that he refuses to conform to the norms and rules of society.
Line by Line Meaning
He's out of control
The person in question is not conforming to societal norms and expectations.
He's gonna break away
He plans on leaving his current situation and finding a new path.
"He's out of control" It's what the teachers say
His behavior is alarming and concerning to authority figures.
The questions, the lessons are all too much for him
The educational system is not working for him and he does not want to participate in it anymore.
Your preaching, your teaching don't mean a thing
The traditional methods of teaching and disciplining do not work for him.
He wants out, there's no doubt about it
He is determined to leave and find a better situation for himself.
Says he's in with a bottle of gin
He is using alcohol as a coping mechanism for his internal struggles and frustrations.
Out of control he's gonna have his way
He is going to assert his independence and do things his way, regardless of what others say.
Looking for somewhere to go
He is searching for a new environment that suits him better.
Needs no help, it's a one man show
He is self-sufficient and does not require assistance from others.
Wants something new to do
He is seeking new experiences and opportunities to grow.
Sick of running with the usual crew
He is tired of being around the same people and wants to branch out.
Gonna do it all alone
He is determined to take control of his own destiny and not rely on anyone else.
Doesn't care if it breaks his heart
He is willing to take risks and face potential consequences because he values his independence more than anything else.
Cos all their rules are made to be broken
He sees the rules and expectations of society as arbitrary and meaningless, and feels justified in rejecting them.
Out of control he's gonna make his way
He will forge his own path and make a life for himself on his own terms.
Out of control that's what they say
Others continue to view him as reckless and out of line.
Out of control he's over the top
His behavior is seen as extreme and concerning to those around him.
Out of control don't make him stop
He is determined to continue down his current path and will not be deterred.
They've got no cure for a kid like him
Those in positions of authority are unable to control him and do not know how to make him conform.
They run out of answers
Authority figures are at a loss as to how to handle his behavior and attitude.
He'll never stop his fooling around
He will always continue to do things his own way, regardless of the consequences.
He'll laugh in their face and see them frown
He gets pleasure from going against the expectations of others and does not care about their disapproval.
He's out of control, out of control
His determination to be independent and reject societal norms is unwavering.
Writer(s): Ray Cowie, Thomas Mensforth
Contributed by Brayden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.