Control
Big Wreck Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Every now and then
I can feel this feeling
Hooking up to back when
Theres a difference
Can tell the difference
Between history and regret

It's the same old world
Where we grew up
And there's no one
To blame for why
We're all screwed up
You can bury your head
In a great big hole
Did you ever believe
That you were in control?
In control

I can be a picture
Be it with me
Beat it baby
Beat the monkey back down
It never feels
Like the real feeling
Dealing with the poor
hand me downs

It's the same old world
Where we grew up
And there's no one
To blame for why
They're all screwed up
You can bury your head
In a great big hole
Did you ever believe
That you were in control?

We're locked out of heaven
And its all my fault
You never noticed I had it
Til it starts to fall

Remember the boy
Who never grew up
They've put him away
And now he's all screwed up
He's swallowing pills
Knows when to say when
He gets to believe
He'll be just like them

It's the same old world
Where we grew up
And there's no one
To blame for why
They're all screwed up
You can bury your head
In a great big hole
Did you ever believe
That you were in control?





-Solos-

Overall Meaning

In Big Wreck's song "Control," the lyrics suggest a feeling of nostalgia and longing for the past while simultaneously acknowledging that the present is not quite what was expected. The singer is reflecting on the past and how it makes them feel, noting that they can distinguish between things that are part of their personal history and things they regret. Despite this introspection, they come to the realization that they are not in control of their lives and the world around them.


The chorus of the song creates a sense of resignation, as the singer acknowledges that they are living in the same old world they grew up in, that they and everyone else are screwed up, and that they cannot really do anything about it. The idea of burying one's head in a hole suggests a sense of helplessness and a desire to escape. The second verse introduces the idea of addiction as a coping mechanism and highlights the reality of poverty and the struggle to make ends meet.


The final verse brings up the story of Peter Pan, the boy who never grew up, who has now been "put away" and is "all screwed up" and uses pills to cope. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for the loss of innocence and the complications of adulthood. The song as a whole suggests that while we may not be able to control our circumstances, we can understand them and try to find a way to cope.


Line by Line Meaning

Every now and then
Occasionally, there are moments when


I can feel this feeling
I experience a specific emotion


Hooking up to back when
Relating to a past time or memory


Theres a difference
There is a distinction


Can tell the difference
Able to identify the difference


Between history and regret
Knowing the contrast between past events and a feeling of sadness or disappointment about them


It's the same old world
The world remains unchanged


Where we grew up
The location of our upbringing


And there's no one
No individual is responsible


To blame for why
Accountable for the reason


We're all screwed up
Every one of us is struggling or experiencing difficulties


You can bury your head
Ignorance or avoidance of a problem


In a great big hole
Completely removed from a situation


Did you ever believe
Have you ever thought


That you were in control?
You had power over a situation?


I can be a picture
I can appear a certain way


Be it with me
Be present alongside me


Beat it baby
Overcome a problem or negative emotion


Beat the monkey back down
Suppressing or eliminating a bad habit or addiction


It never feels
It consistently does not seem


Like the real feeling
As though it is not a genuine sentiment


Dealing with the poor
Coping with the negative aspects


hand me downs
Used or secondhand items


We're locked out of heaven
We are unable to reach a desirable or ideal state


And its all my fault
I am entirely responsible


You never noticed I had it
Unaware that I possessed something


Til it starts to fall
Until it begins to fail or deteriorate


Remember the boy
Recall the individual


Who never grew up
Who never matured or progressed


They've put him away
Placed in confinement or institution


And now he's all screwed up
Currently having issues or problems


He's swallowing pills
Taking medication or drugs


Knows when to say when
Aware of one's limit or boundary


He gets to believe
He has the chance to think


He'll be just like them
He will become like others with similar issues


In control
With power over the situation




Contributed by Victoria D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Comments from YouTube:

dave lees

what a fantastic song ...I never get why these guys are so underrated

Ken Deater

@Fred Edish 🇨🇦✌🏼

Ken Deater

@Fred Edish 🇨🇦✌🏼

David Atch

Because they're Canadian.

Spencer Kaufman

every song they ever write this is the comment...

Teo Martino

I personally think all there songs are of greatness. I'll never get how Ian can throw those monster voacls over his guitar playing. Lots of guys can sing and play but Ians style? Sounds onorthdoxed.

7 More Replies...

Marc J

Perfect blend of "old school" and "new school" rock. If it were possible for Dire Straits, Alice In Chains, STP, Led Zeppelin, and ZZ Top to have a child...this is what it would sound like!

D Hagenaar

I love the feeling I get listening to Big Wreck. This is another solid tune with big vocals and guitar work. Primo!

Boggesh Zahim

It makes me think of the melancholy of a small town in the middle of nowhere

sydsdh

Thank you Big Wreck ! I discovered Thornley/Big Wreck a year ago and I am amazed at how addicted I am. The song writing, the voice, the talent of the band, the guitar playing ! . I thoroughly enjoy Every Big Wreck and Thornley album with every song being worthy with standouts like: LadyLike, That Song, The Oaf, Off and Running, Blown Wide Open, Overemphasizing, Broken Hands, Hey Mama, A Million Days, Wolves, This is Where my Heart is, Under the Lighthouse, Head in the Girl. Thornley: Failling to Pieces, Beautiful, Come Again, Underneath the Radar, Your Song, Make Believe, Man Overboard..... Amazing. These guys are the real thing - talented artists making real music. What more could you ask for in a rock band ?. Although I would love a mega stadium show - it would be amazing to see and hear their songs in a big production.
Please keep making great music and know that you are bringing music joy to a lot of rabid fans ! I write this because I love music and the joy it brings and I would love if every rock fan discovers Big Wreck. If you are a fan call your local radio station and request Big Wreck, write their management company (off their website) and ask for a local concert !... Cheers.

More Comments