His debut studio album, I Created Disco, was released in June 2007. Its singles "Acceptable in the 80s" and "The Girls" both reached the top 10 in the UK. In 2009, he released his second studio album, Ready for the Weekend, which debuted at number one on the UK Albums Chart and whose lead single, "I'm Not Alone", became his first song to top the UK Singles Chart.
In 2012, Harris rose to international prominence with the release of his third studio album, 18 Months, which topped the UK Albums Chart and became his first album to chart on the US Billboard 200, peaking at number 19. All eight of the album's singles reached the top 10 in the UK, breaking the record for the most top 10 songs from one studio album on the UK Singles Chart with eight entries, surpassing Michael Jackson's record. In 2014, he released his fourth studio album, Motion, which debuted at number two in the UK and number five in the US. In 2017, he released his fifth studio album, Funk Wav Bounces Vol. 1, which reached the top two in the UK and the US and became his third consecutive number one album on the US Dance/Electronic Albums chart.
In October 2014, Harris became the first artist to place three songs simultaneously on the top 10 of Billboard's Dance/Electronic Songs chart. He also became the first UK solo artist to reach more than one billion streams on Spotify. Harris has received 18 Brit Award nominations–winning British Producer of the Year and British Single of the Year in 2019, as well as five Grammy nominations, including a win for Best Music Video in 2013. In 2013 he also received a Ivor Novello Award, and was named the Top Dance/Electronic Artist at the 2015 Billboard Music Awards. He appeared on Debrett's 2017 list of the most influential people in the United Kingdom. He topped Forbes' list of the world's highest-paid DJs for six consecutive years from 2013 to 2018 until being dethroned by The Chainsmokers in 2019.
Under Control
Calvin Harris Lyrics
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A lone fool out in the sun
Your heartbeat of solid gold
I love you, you'll never know
When the daylight comes you feel so cold
You know
I'm too afraid of my heart to let you go
Waiting for the fire to light
Feeling like we could do right
Be the one that makes tonight
'Cause freedom is a lonely road
We're under control
We're under control
I might be anyone
A lone fool out in the sun
Your heartbeat of solid gold
I love you, you'll never know
When the daylight comes you feel so cold
You know
I'm too afraid of my heart to let you go
Waiting for the fire to light
Feeling like we could do right
Be the one that makes tonight
'Cause freedom is a lonely road
We're under control
Waiting for the fire to light
Feeling like we could do right
Be the one that makes tonight
'Cause freedom is a lonely road
We're under control
We're under control
The song "Under Control" by Calvin Harris and Alesso is a song about an intense love between two people who are trying to control their emotions. The lyrics "I might be anyone, a lone fool out in the sun" indicate that the singer feels like they are anyone and could be replaced, but they are still willing to put themselves out there for their lover. The line "your heartbeat of solid gold, I love you, you'll never know" suggests that the singer sees their lover as someone who is pure and good, but they are unable to express their love directly.
"When the daylight comes you feel so cold, you know, I'm too afraid of my heart to let you go" portrays the fear the singer has of possibly losing the love they feel, even though they are hesitant to openly show it. The pre-chorus "Waiting for the fire to light, feeling like we could do right, be the one that makes tonight" is a representation of the hope the singer feels that the fire between them will light up and allow their relationship to blossom. The chorus, "Cause freedom is a lonely road, we're under control" is a clear indication that both people understand that they need to maintain control of their emotions in order to keep the relationship together.
Overall, "Under Control" is a song about two people who have strong feelings for each other but are holding back so as not to lose control. The lyrics and the beat of the music come together to make this song a perfect dance track.
Line by Line Meaning
I might be anyone
I'm not sure who I am or where I'm going
A lone fool out in the sun
I feel vulnerable and exposed, like a fool in the bright sunlight
Your heartbeat of solid gold
You are precious to me, and I value you more than anything
I love you, you'll never know
I care deeply for you but am reluctant to share my feelings with you
When the daylight comes you feel so cold
In the harsh light of day, reality sets in and everything feels bleak
You know
This is an acknowledgement of the previous line, a shared understanding between the singer and the listener
I'm too afraid of my heart to let you go
I'm scared to love you fully and am holding back because of that fear
Waiting for the fire to light
I'm waiting for something to ignite, for a spark of inspiration or passion
Feeling like we could do right
I have a sense of optimism, as if things could go well if we try
Be the one that makes tonight
The singer wants to be the catalyst for change, to make something happen tonight
'Cause freedom is a lonely road
The pursuit of freedom can be isolating, and the singer feels alone in that journey
We're under control
Despite the uncertainties and fears, the singer is confident that everything is going to be alright
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alessandro Rodolfo Lindblad, Calvin Harris, Theo Hutchcraft
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Keiry Gonzalez
I might be anyone,
A lone fool out in the sun,
You're heartbeat of solid gold,
I love you, you'll never know,
When the daylight comes you feel like cold,
You know,
I'm to afraid of my heart to let you go,
Waiting for the fire to light,
Feeling like we could do right,
Be the one that makes tonight,
Cause freedom is a lonely world
We're under control.
Bram Burgers
I remember I used to listen to this song all day in the summer of 2014. Time flies by wow
Damian Paduraru
COMPLETELY nostalgic for me.
stramm
So live your life 🤘
Jeff Klof
one of my favorite edm songs to date! Two of the best edm producers on the same track! It has been on repeat for me, for the last few years. Love it!
Maria jose castela cruz
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adridj *
C@lvin Harris EDM ?
CHERY QQ RJ
2018 essa música tem uma vibe muito fodaaaaa. Ouvindo ao som máximo ipanema betch
Scorpion Master BR
Essa musica é muito FODAAAAAA!!!!!!!!
Leandro AL
orra pra krl
LCFCforlife
This song was one of the only songs I listened to when it came out 😍😍