Audioweb was a rock/reggae/electronica band from Manchester, UK that formed… Read Full Bio ↴Audioweb was a rock/reggae/electronica band from Manchester, UK that formed in 1991 as The Sugar Merchants. The lineup consisted of Martin Merchant, Sean D. McCann, Robin File and Robert Maxfield.

The band had two UK top 40 hits: "Policeman Skank...(The Story Of My Life)" and "Bankrobber", a cover of a Clash song.

The band broke up in 1999. Sean D. McCann currently lives in New York City and is writing a musical, and Maxfield plays for Ian Brown. Martin 'Sugar' Merchant now fronts new band SupaJamma, new release 'That Was Then, This is Now' out in May 2010. Stereokill Recordings

Control
Audioweb Lyrics

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What if they controlled you
What if they erased your mind
I bet you one thing
You wouldn't know, you wouldn't know at all

Sometimes I feel
There's something on my mind wasting time
I really don't know

But I've gotta find the way

If it's a chance you want
Would you stop and think about somebody else
I really don't think so
I really don't think
I really don't think you would think about

What if they could see you
You're just a face amongst the crowd
Hiding around so you can't be found
You wouldn't know

What if they could love you
What if they had a chance
About a lonesome thing
You wouldn't know

What if they could love you
What if they had a chance
I bet you one thing
You wouldn't know, you wouldn't know

What if they could buy you
How much more to change your mind
And still ...............
It's just rock'n'roll to me
It's just one of those things, one of those things

Babylon release the chain
.................... the pain

Overall Meaning

The song Control by Audioweb is a thought-provoking piece that ponders the idea of control and mind manipulation. The lyrics turn the tables by asking what would happen if the listener themselves were being controlled or had their mind erased, suggesting that they wouldn't even know. The song delves into the theme of individualism, highlighting the idea of being lost in the crowd and trying to find a way to stand out. The lyrics question our empathy towards others and whether we would think about someone else's needs before our own, implying that we are self-centered as individuals. The song seems to offer a warning about the dangers of technology and how it can sometimes control us without us even realizing it.

In terms of the musical structure, the song begins with a looped reggae-style guitar rift, and the rhythm builds up with tight drum beats and a repetitive bassline, complemented by electronic embellishments. The vocals are delivered in a spoken-word style, adding an edge to the lyrics, which are somewhat vague yet thought-provoking. The song merges elements of different genres, fusing dub and electronic styles with rock and hip-hop to create a unique sound that is energetic and engaging.

Line by Line Meaning

What if they controlled you
Imagine if someone else controlled your actions and thoughts

What if they erased your mind
Consider the possibility of someone erasing your memories

I bet you one thing You wouldn't know, you wouldn't know at all
You wouldn't even be aware of what was happening to you

Sometimes I feel There's something on my mind wasting time I really don't know
There is something bothering me, but I'm not sure what it is

But I've gotta find the way
I need to figure out what's troubling me

If it's a chance you want Would you stop and think about somebody else I really don't think so
If you had the opportunity to improve your own situation, you probably wouldn't consider how it would affect others

What if they could see you You're just a face amongst the crowd Hiding around so you can't be found You wouldn't know
If someone was watching you, you wouldn't realize it because you blend in with everyone else

What if they could love you What if they had a chance About a lonesome thing You wouldn't know
If someone had feelings for you, you might not even realize it

What if they could buy you How much more to change your mind And still ............... It's just rock'n'roll to me It's just one of those things, one of those things
What if someone attempted to bribe you, how much would it take to change your decision? For some people, it might be something as trivial as a song or a passing phase

Babylon release the chain .................... the pain
The lyrics are incomplete, requiring additional context to accurately interpret their meaning

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