Take Control
Cast Aside Lyrics


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You gotta take control
There is no turning back
My fucking choice is made
I'm gonna fight forever
No one can stop me from
Living my own life
I'm gonna stay straight edge
Until the day I die
Forever straight edge
My fucking choice is made
Forever straight edge
Until the day I die
Forever straight edge
No one can stop me
Forever straight edge




The time is now to make
My fucking mark

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Cast Aside's song Take Control speak to the idea of living one's life on one's own terms and not allowing others to dictate what should or should not be done. The singer of the song has made the decision to remain "straight edge," or abstain from drugs and alcohol, and declares that this is a choice that will last until the day they die. They are resolute in their determination to take control of their life and make their own mark on the world.


The repetition of "forever straight edge" further emphasizes the singer's commitment to their lifestyle and the strength of their convictions. The phrase "no one can stop me" reinforces the idea that the singer is in control of their own destiny and will not be swayed by the opinions or actions of others. The final line, "the time is now to make my fucking mark," emphasizes the urgency with which the singer views their desire to take control and leave their mark on the world.


Line by Line Meaning

You gotta take control
It's important to seize control of your life and make your own decisions.


There is no turning back
Once you make a decision, there's no going back on it - you have to stick to your choices.


My fucking choice is made
I've made my decision and I'm not wavering from it, no matter what anyone says or does.


I'm gonna fight forever
I'm committed to staying strong and fighting for what I believe in, no matter what obstacles come my way.


No one can stop me from
I'm determined to live my life my own way, and no one else has the power to change that.


Living my own life
I'm going to live my life on my own terms, and not let anyone else dictate how I should live or behave.


I'm gonna stay straight edge
I've made the choice to abstain from drugs and alcohol, and I'm going to stick to this decision for the rest of my life.


Until the day I die
I'm committed to living a straight edge lifestyle for my entire life, and will never go back on that decision.


Forever straight edge
Being straight edge is a core part of my identity, and I will always prioritize this lifestyle.


No one can stop me
I'm in control of my own life, and no one else has the power to dictate how I should live or behave.


The time is now to make
There's no better time than the present to start working towards your goals and making your mark on the world.


My fucking mark
I'm going to work hard to achieve my goals and leave my mark on the world, no matter how difficult it may be.




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Maria Lisa

The part about this scene that gets me emotional is how the friend is there just listening to him talk. He doesn't say anything, he just listens to him. He lets him talk and vent and cry. You can tell that Chuck just showed up unannounced. It looks like his friend is in pajamas. But none of that matters. He knows that Chuck needs him. That, to me, is so moving. That is a real friend.

Vanessa Steele

I love that.

It also struck me that he was behaving like Wilson in a way by just listening. Except this time, Chuck was talking to a person and not a volleyball.

Maria Lisa

@Vanessa Steele wow.. I honestly never thought to look at it that way. That is an incredible connection!

SJ

These are excellent observations, both of you.

chad rams

Also his friend lost his wife to cancer, and chucks monologue is a description of his friend's experience losing his wife. The whole story could be a metaphor of losing a loved one to death. Lots of depth in this movie.

Maria Lisa

@chad rams very true!

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Michael Nutt

“And I’ve lost her all over again”
The pain in his voice when he says that.
This man is a brilliant actor.

Frankie-O

But all over again was OFFICIALLY.

Darren Pedersen

That's the part that makes me cry

Rodrigo Barba

Woody was better

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