Battle Tapes is an electro synth rock ba… Read Full Bio ↴Electronic Rock since 2010.
Battle Tapes is an electro synth rock band based in Los Angeles, California.
Control
Battle Tapes Lyrics
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Took me to the river and let me drown in the wake
Of you
Of only you
Prayed to the heavens for a way to sustain
Hell bent turning holy water into champagne
For you
Give it some time
Take all my money
It won't be long
Until everybody's losing control
Sweeter than honey
Somehow
Everybody's losing, everybody's losing control
Feels like I'm cutting up lines drawn in the sand
Freebasing motor oil with the blood on my hands
From you
From only you
Infatuated with the sorted details
Help my aching body coming off of the rails
For you
For only you
Give it some time
Take all my money
It won't be long
Until everybody's losing control
Sweeter than honey
Somehow
Everybody's losing, everybody's losing control
Give it some time
Take all my money
It won't be long
Until everybody's losing control
Sweeter than honey
Somehow
Everybody's losing, everybody's losing control
Give it some time
Take all my money
It won't be long
Until everybody's losing control
Sweeter than honey
Somehow
Everybody's losing, everybody's losing control
Give it some time
Take all my money
It won't be long
Until everybody's losing control
Sweeter than honey
Somehow
Everybody's losing, everybody's losing control
The lyrics to Battle Tapes’ “Control” can be interpreted as being about a toxic and obsessive relationship. The singer is describing how he is willing to do anything to keep his lover happy, including praying for her, turning holy water into champagne, and losing himself in her. However, he is also aware of the danger he is putting himself in, as he compares his actions to cutting lines drawn in the sand and freebasing motor oil with blood on his hands. The repeated chorus emphasizes the idea that eventually, everyone will lose control and succumb to their desires, even if it leads to destruction.
The opening line, “Hopped in the saddle of a horse with no name,” is a reference to America’s song “A Horse with No Name.” The repetition of “give it some time, take all my money” can be interpreted as both the singer’s desperation to please his lover and possibly a critique of a society that values material possessions over emotional connection. The juxtaposition of turning holy water into champagne may represent the singer’s attempt to elevate the relationship to a higher level, or it may be a commentary on the idea that people often use religion as an excuse for indulgent behavior. The overall feeling of the song is one of desperation and a lack of control, both on an individual and societal level.
Overall, “Control” is a haunting and powerful song that speaks to the darker aspects of love and obsession. The lyrics suggest that while love can be a beautiful and transformative experience, it can also be dangerous and destructive when taken to extremes.
Line by Line Meaning
Hopped in the saddle of a horse with no name
I set out on a journey with no clear destination or direction.
Took me to the river and let me drown in the wake
I felt overwhelmed and consumed by the aftermath of your actions.
Of you
You were the source of my distress and confusion.
Of only you
No one else but you was responsible for my state of mind.
Prayed to the heavens for a way to sustain
I desperately wished for a solution to keep me going.
Hell bent turning holy water into champagne
I resorted to turning something pure and sacred into something indulgent and intoxicating to cope.
For you
I did it all for your sake, hoping it would change something between us.
For only you
I had no ulterior motives, it was purely for your benefit and attention.
Feels like I'm cutting up lines drawn in the sand
My actions and efforts felt futile and temporary, like trying to preserve something that's already slipping away.
Freebasing motor oil with the blood on my hands
My attempts to numb the pain and frustration became self-destructive and tainted with guilt.
From you
Your presence and influence were the root cause of my escalating behavior.
From only you
It was only your actions and reactions that triggered such a self-destructive response from me.
Give it some time
Things may eventually resolve or become more clear with time and patience.
Take all my money
I'm willing to make sacrifices and put forth great efforts to please you and gain your favor.
It won't be long
However, it won't be sustainable forever and will lead to an eventual downfall.
Until everybody's losing control
Ultimately, everyone involved will be pushed to their breaking point and lose their composure.
Sweeter than honey
The thrill and rush of the situation is addicting and hard to resist.
Somehow
Despite the potential consequences, it's hard to deny the allure of trying to gain your attention and affection.
Everybody's losing, everybody's losing control
Everyone involved is spiraling out of control and being consumed by their unhealthy obsessions and desires.
Contributed by Reagan R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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CONTROL
V1
Hopped into the saddle of a horse with no name
Took me to a river and let me drown in the wake of you, of only you.
Prayed to the heavens of a way to sustain
Hellbent turning holy water into champagne for you, for only you.
C1
Give it some time
Take all my money
It won't be long
Until everybody's losing control
Sweeter than honey
Somehow
Everybody's losing control.
V2a
Feels like I'm cutting up lines drawn in the sand
Freebasing motor oil with the blood on my hands from you, from only you
C2
Give it some time
Take all my money
It won't be long
Until everybody's losing control
Sweeter than honey
Somehow
Everybody's losing control.
Give it some time
Take all my money
It won't be long
Until everybody's losing control
Sweeter than honey
Somehow
Everybody's losing control
Give it some time
Take all my money
It won't be long
Until everybody's losing control
Sweeter than honey
Somehow
Everybody's losing control
Give it some time
Take all my money
It won't be long
Until everybody's losing control
Sweeter than honey
Somehow
Everybody's losing control
Everybody's losing control.
@mikeadrien811
There’s something chaotic beautiful about battletapes I just can’t put my finger on it.
@herusolares5320
try Carpenter Brut. He has similarly chaotic bassriffs behind the main melody.
(such as Paradise Warfare)
@gabrielgingras814
I can't believe I overlooked this one for so long. The way the melody builds up is masterful.
@basiltron
Definitely my favourite song right now and I don't think any song from other bands is taking it for a while
@philippafield6424
Honestly though, only discovered this band recently and nearly every song makes me want to spontaneously "bust a move" even if im driving or headphones in at a mall, thats how feel good their music is!!!!!
@McGavinJames
Same!
@atomicssearchs
I really love Battle tapes
@lucaswilliams7251
GREAT stuff and has been stuck in my head and I Love it
@notbeanster4032
If someone asks me when the next song is coming, I'll say "not soon enough"
Seriously though, your works are something of the future, keep it up :)
@grandtheftautolabs3439
This band actually keeps getting better. I was blown away by their first EP, then I heard the second album and couldn't stop listening, now this EP dropped, and I'm addicted.