She Loves Control
Camila Cabello Lyrics

Cold, 'cause she has been here before
She is emotionless and detached because she has experienced this before.

She doesn't cry anymore, no looking back
She has hardened herself to emotion and doesn't dwell on the past.

No, she doesn't go to the bar
She avoids the scene where she has caused others pain.

Too many lovers she scarred
She has hurt too many partners in the past.

And they want her back
Despite the way she treated them, they still desire her.

She loves control, she wants it her way
She desires to be in charge and have things go her way.

And there's no way she'll ever stay unless you give it up
She won't commit to a relationship unless her partners give in and let her be in control.

Bold, you know she lives for the thrill
She seeks excitement and risk in her pursuits.

You know she lusts for the kill
She desires to conquer and dominate in her relationships.

So they won't come back
She pushes away her former partners to maintain control.

Don't say you haven't been warned
She warns her partners not to try to change her or challenge her control.

'Cause she loves control, she wants it her way
She reiterates her desire for control and lack of willingness to compromise.

And all it takes is just one taste, you wanna give it up
Once you become involved with her, it's hard to resist her control and dominance.

Say what you want
Others can criticize her all they want, but she won't change.

But the way she kills you, makes you feel alive
Despite her flaws, being with her is exciting and enjoyable, even addicting.

And you know that it feels right
Her hold on her partners is strong, and it feels natural and comfortable.

She loves, she loves
Repeating her love for control shows just how important it is to her.

You know that she loves it, she can't live without it, no
Her need for control is a fundamental part of who she is.

Control, hey
The repetition of 'control' shows just how central it is to the song's message.