The group formerly recorded under the name The Gadsdens, but announced in August 2011 that they were to be known as Autoheart.
Control
Autoheart Lyrics
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That's the price that you pay for regret
Pack a suit, case or two
Leave the key at the door
I'm aware that the blame is on me
We could have made it in a different world for different eyes
Nominate each other not to carry on with the lies
We both lost out in the end
Oh, my love, I see you've gone
We've lost control
Baby
I am hot, I am soaking, I am feverish
As I lay in this cheap hotel room
And I haven't a clue as to where I will go
But I know it will not be with you
We could have made it in a different world with different eyes
Nominate each other not to carry on with the lies
We could have made it but we didn't have the stamina
We both lost out in the end
Oh, my love, I see you've gone
And we've lost control
Baby, I see you've gone
Yeah, we've lost control
My baby
Tell my brother, tell my sister
That I've gone away
Give me strength, give me muscle
Give me surveilance
In the puddles by the graveyard
Lay confetti rise
It's hearty as an evergreen, it serves to punish me
Yeah, we are waiting to hear from you
But you are choosing to offer us silence
Yeah, how hard is it for you to see
That we are a crumbling mess
Oh, my love, I see you've gone
Yeah, we've lost control
Baby, I see you've gone
We've lost control
Baby, my baby, my baby, my baby
My baby, my baby
My baby
The lyrics of Autoheart's song Control are about a failed relationship and the regret that comes with it. The singer acknowledges that their own actions are the cause of the relationship falling apart and as a result, they must now leave. The lines "Pack a suit, case or two, leave the key at the door" demonstrate the acceptance of the situation and the need to move on. The singer also speaks of the potential for a relationship to have succeeded if things were different, but ultimately it was doomed due to a lack of strength and endurance. The chorus repeats the phrase "I see you've gone, we've lost control" which highlights the sense of powerlessness that accompanies a relationship breakup.
The second verse speaks of the singer's current state, as they lay feverish in a cheap hotel room with no idea of what they are going to do next. Despite having left the relationship, they still hold feelings for their ex-lover and the chorus continues to emphasize this feeling of having lost control.
The bridge of the song introduces the idea of telling others about the singer's departure, asking for strength and providing a visual image of confetti rising from puddles by the graveyard. These lines may suggest an ending to a chapter in their life, with the confetti representing the final celebration of that time. The final chorus repeats the same lines as before, emphasizing the finality of the situation and the sense of loss.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll be gone, declining, in a matter of time
I know I won't be around forever, and my absence is inevitable
That's the price that you pay for regret
If you live with constant regret, it will eventually take a toll on you
Pack a suit, case or two
I'm leaving and taking my things with me
Leave the key at the door
I won't be coming back, so you can keep the key to the door
I'm aware that the blame is on me
I take full responsibility for what's happened and am willing to face the consequences
We could have made it in a different world for different eyes
If we were in a different situation with different people, we may have been able to make it work
Nominate each other not to carry on with the lies
Let's make a pact to be truthful with each other going forward
We could have made it but we didn't have the stamina
Even though we had potential, we didn't have the strength to make it work
We both lost out in the end
We both suffered the negative consequences of our actions
Oh, my love, I see you've gone
I've realized that you've left me
We've lost control
Our situation has spiraled out of our control
Baby
A term of endearment used for the person they are addressing
I am hot, I am soaking, I am feverish
I'm feeling physically uncomfortable and overwhelmed with emotion
As I lay in this cheap hotel room
I'm in a place that doesn't reflect my true self or desires
And I haven't a clue as to where I will go
I don't know what the future holds or where I'll end up
But I know it will not be with you
I've accepted that we won't be together
Tell my brother, tell my sister
Let my family know that I'm leaving
That I've gone away
I'm leaving and don't plan on returning
Give me strength, give me muscle
I need the power to keep moving forward
Give me surveilance
I want someone to keep an eye on me to make sure I stay on the right path
In the puddles by the graveyard
The dismal setting mirrors the artist's negative emotions
Lay confetti rise
Unexpected beauty can rise even in the darkest of places
It's hearty as an evergreen, it serves to punish me
The longevity of a symbol of happiness only adds to the singer's feeling of punishment for what they've done
Yeah, we are waiting to hear from you
We're hoping to hear from you soon
But you are choosing to offer us silence
You're not responding or communicating with us
Yeah, how hard is it for you to see
Why can't you understand what we're going through?
That we are a crumbling mess
We're falling apart and need help
My baby
A term of endearment used for the person they are addressing
Contributed by Nathaniel G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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[Verse 1]
I’ll be gone, declining, in a matter of time
That’s the price that you pay for regret
Pack a suitcase or two
Leave the key at the door
I’m aware that the blame is on me
[Pre-Chorus]
We could have made it in a different world for different eyes
And nominate each other not to carry on with the lies
We could have made it but we didn’t have the stamina
We both lost out in the end
[Chorus]
Oh, my love, I see you’ve gone
Yeah, we’ve lost control
Baby
[Verse 2]
I am hot, I am soaking, I am feverish
As I lay in this cheap hotel room
And I haven’t a clue as to where I will go
But I know it’ll not be with you
[Pre-Chorus]
We could have made it in a different world for different eyes
And nominate each other not to carry on with the lies
We could have made it but we didn’t have the stamina
We both lost out in the end
[Chorus]
Oh, my love, I see you’ve gone
Yeah we’ve lost control
Baby, I see you’ve gone
Yeah we’ve lost control
Baby
[Bridge]
Tell my brother, tell my sister
That I’ve gone away
Give me strength, give me muscle
Give me surveillance
In the puddles by the graveyard
Lay confetti rise
It’s hearty as an evergreen
It serves to punish me
Yeah, I am waiting to hear from you
But you choose to offer me silence
Yeah see, how hard is it for you to see
That I am a crumbling mess
[Chorus]
Oh, my love, I see you’ve gone
Yeah, we’ve lost control
Baby, I see you’ve gone
We’ve lost control
[Outro]
My baby, my baby, my baby
Oh my baby, my baby, my baby
@Pichu880
I'll be gone, declining, in a matter of time
That's the price that you pay for regret
Pack a suit, case or two
Leave the key at the door
I'm aware that the blame is on me
We could have made it in a different world with different eyes
Nominate each other not to carry on with the lies
We could have made it but we didn't have the stamina
We both lost out in the end
Oh, my love, I see you've gone
Yeah, we've lost control
Baby
I am hot, I am soaking, I am feverish
As I lay in this cheap hotel room
And I haven't a clue as to where I will go
But I know it will not be with you
We could have made it in a different world with different eyes
Nominate each other not to carry on with the lies
We could have made it but we didn't have the stamina
We both lost out in the end
Oh, my love, I see you've gone
Yeah, we've lost control
Baby, I see you've gone
Yeah, we've lost control
Baby
Tell my brother, tell my sister
That I've gone away
Give me strength, give me muscle
Give me surveilance
In the puddles by the graveyard
Lay confetti rise
It's hearty as an evergreen, it serves to punish me
Yeah, I am waiting to hear from you
But you choose to offer me silence
Yeah, how hard is it for you to see
That I am crumbling mess
Oh, my love, I see you've gone
Yeah, we've lost control
Baby, I see you've gone
We've lost control
My baby, my baby, my baby,
My baby, my baby, my baby
@julesheatley6487
god i love this song it always hits me so hard and it just makes me feel so much and just fuck man it's just an amazing song
@AutoheartOfficial
BIG NEWS! Our debut album 'Punch' is officially released on July 15th! You can pre-order it now off iTunes.
@spinningninja2
The beginning of something amazing!
@steviemon
I have never commented on a video before, but would like to say a massive well done to you Autoheart. I have been a fan for a long while and am looking forward to the long long long awaited album. I used to have all your videos on my goodmusic play list. Keep up the good work. x
@oldskoolarcade
I don't know why it took me so long to discover this song. Been playing on repeat for days now...
@johannai4327
All their songs have been on repeat for around a week now. It's been a magical moment finding them. They are so talented.
@Barikator
The song is beautiful and the video is aesthetic, guys, I like that you exist! Thanks for great music! It's a pity that this channel doesn't have millions of subs, and I wish for you to have it someday! Sure, you can be so popular! Keep going, I believe in it!
@enstormockasin
the other day i was looking for sea shanties on spotify and accidentally found you guys (and the sailor song) instead. I AM SO HAPPY I DID. you are so so amazing. i've been listening to your other songs and there's not a single one i don't love!! keep up the great work. hugs and cuddles from sweden!
@mariannt6612
this is so underrated!!! I love this song! Especially in the mornings :) but ok anytime
@maziejones6365
WHY DOES THIS SONG NOT GET MORE CREDIT ITS AMAZING