Control
Celtic Woman/John Frusciante Lyrics


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It's not the way I go
It's not the way I go
No one here hears me
I'm sick of people knowing me

Life's confusing me
There's so much I don't see
Something's controlling me
It's no way to live

I haven't got a thing to give
And as those signs trad off
I'm a line from loud to soft
For what I have to say

I wanted to build a stage
I wanted to feel this way
All these things are real
I don't know my own field

You will prove me wrong
I don't know one
I see now what I've got
It reveals just what it's not

Someday I'll take it away
There's nothing for me anyway
Love don't choose me
Wide don't see a thing

What I'm saying is now
I don't know what it's about
I wander through the dawn
So much goes on

Who will make me run
I admit I might be wrong




These letters shelter me now
I wonder how

Overall Meaning

The song Control by Celtic Woman/John Frusciante is a song that talks about feeling lost and overwhelmed in life. The opening lines, "It's not the way I go, no one here hears me, I'm sick of people knowing me," showcase the feeling of being alone and unheard despite being surrounded by people. The singer is confused and doesn't understand the purpose of life, and feels like something else is controlling him. This sense of powerlessness is no way to live, and the singer acknowledges this, saying, "It's no way to live, I haven't got a thing to give."


The chorus of the song highlights the desire to feel something significant and real in life, and yet the singer admits, "I don't know my own field." He realizes that he can't escape the feeling of being lost and overwhelmed, and he wonders if anyone will "make him run" or take control of his life for him. The song ends on a note of uncertainty and disbelief, with the singer saying "I don't know what it's about, I wander through the dawn, so much goes on."


Overall, Control is a song that speaks to the universal feeling of being lost and overwhelmed in life, and it does so in a way that is both poetic and relatable. The singer's vulnerability throughout the song is a refreshing reminder that even those who seem to have it all together can struggle with these feelings.


Line by Line Meaning

It's not the way I go
I'm not content with the direction my life is taking.


It's not the way I go
I'm dissatisfied with my current path and want to make a change.


No one here hears me
I feel like no one truly understands me or listens to what I have to say.


I'm sick of people knowing me
I'm tired of being defined by others' perceptions and expectations of me.


Life's confusing me
I feel lost and uncertain about my place in the world.


There's so much I don't see
I'm aware of my limited perspective and knowledge.


Something's controlling me
I feel like I'm being held back or manipulated by external forces beyond my control.


It's no way to live
I refuse to accept a life that feels stifling and unfulfilled.


I haven't got a thing to give
I feel like I have nothing of value to offer to others or the world.


And as those signs trad off
I'm unsure how to interpret the signs around me and what they might mean for my future.


I'm a line from loud to soft
I'm experiencing extremes of emotion and mood swings.


For what I have to say
I want my words and ideas to be heard and taken seriously.


I wanted to build a stage
I had ambitions and dreams of achieving success and recognition.


I wanted to feel this way
I long for the intense emotions and sensations that come with artistic expression and creativity.


All these things are real
My experiences and feelings are valid and genuine.


I don't know my own field
I lack a clear sense of purpose or direction in my life.


You will prove me wrong
I'm open to being challenged and changing my perspective if someone can offer me compelling evidence.


I don't know one
I'm unsure about my knowledge or expertise in a particular area.


I see now what I've got
I'm starting to appreciate the blessings and opportunities in my life.


It reveals just what it's not
Through self-reflection, I'm realizing what doesn't bring me fulfillment or purpose.


Someday I'll take it away
One day, I will break free from whatever is constraining me and find my own path.


There's nothing for me anyway
I'm feeling hopeless and defeated, like there's no point in trying to pursue my dreams.


Love don't choose me
I've had difficulty finding romantic or platonic connections with others despite my desire for them.


Wide don't see a thing
Despite my curiosity and eagerness to understand the world, I'm still struggling to make sense of things.


What I'm saying is now
I'm speaking my truth in this moment, but it might change as I continue to grow and learn.


I don't know what it's about
I'm confused or uncertain about the meaning or purpose behind a particular situation or experience in my life.


I wander through the dawn
I'm embarking on a new chapter of my life, full of potential and growth, but also uncertainty and risk.


So much goes on
There's a lot happening in my life, both internally and externally, and it can be overwhelming at times.


Who will make me run
I'm seeking motivation or inspiration to pursue my goals and dreams.


I admit I might be wrong
I'm humble enough to acknowledge that I don't have all the answers and may make mistakes along the way.


These letters shelter me now
Writing and self-expression provide me with a sense of comfort and refuge.


I wonder how
I'm curious and eager to explore new ideas and experiences, even if they challenge my preconceptions.




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Comments from YouTube:

@eaglesnest3833

“Don’t be sorry. You’re doing your job. I like you!”
Class act.

@yo1yo2yo3yo6

Ye... class act leading the like 20 year age gap girl back stage 🤣

@ambriaashley3383

​@@yo1yo2yo3yo6 such a good point 😬😬😬

@Back_door_bandit_979

@@yo1yo2yo3yo6 Foreal we all know what happens back stage some R Kelly things😂😂😂😂

@Rafael-qx2ye

​@@yo1yo2yo3yo6 what's wrong with that? I see 2 full adults, why should the age matter?

@Buddhapyro

@@yo1yo2yo3yo6 aye man it’s a metal band what’d you expect 😂also she doing the job right because of what happened to dimebag

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@Jorjejuanson72

I swear metal heads are some of the nicest people out there

@zkgtv6211

Couldn't agree more. Here in Thailand, every pop band are going wild at back stage but all the metal/rock band just sitting there chitchat and having salad.

@entelektuel.yolculuk

​@@zkgtv6211having salad, part had me laughing out loud - in a good way

@deadzoneternity

Having a healthy controlled method to express and feel anger is a good way to maintain a good state of calm.

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