Channel 3 centered around the friendship of Mike Magrann (vocals, guitar) and Kimm Gardner(guitar), which dated back to the second grade. Forming in 1980, the foursome included Larry Kelley (bass) and Mike Burton (drums, later replaced by Jack DeBaun). They released an EP, Channel 3, in the summer of 1981 and began playing shows in the Los Angeles area. In the summer of 1982, their first album Fear of Life was released, and the band began their first US tour.
After 1983 the band experimented with other styles, alienating many of its original fans. Eventually it returned to its roots, touring Europe in the 1990s and releasing a more punk-oriented CD in 2002.
Out Of Control
Channel 3 Lyrics
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(Last night did I spent the night with you)
Now depression sets in and my headache's right on cue
I need to know (need to know), I need to know (need to know)
Did I sin last night, did I spend the night with you
(Last night did I spent the night with you)
Only one thing I know - I'm out of control
Saturday morning and I feel so bad again (again, I feel so bad)
I've done it before and I'm running out of friends
I need help (need help), I need help (need help)
Saturday morning and I feel so bad again (again, I feel so bad)
Only one thing I know - I'm out of control
I'm out of control, I'm out of control
Saturday morning and I feel so bad again (again, I feel so bad)
I've done it before and I'm running out of friends
I need help (need help), I need help (need help)
Saturday morning and I feel so bad again (again, I feel so bad)
Only one thing I know - I'm out of control
I'm out of control, I'm out of control
Only one thing I know - I'm out of control
I'm out of control, I'm out of control
I'm out of my head with worry that I did something wrong last night
(Last night that I did something wrong last night)
Lately I'm forgetting the best times of my life
I need help (need help), I need help (need help)
Lately I'm forgetting the best times of my lie
(Last night did I spend the night with you)
Only one thing I know - I'm out of control
I'm out of control
The lyrics to Channel 3's "Out of Control" explore feelings of guilt, regret, and a loss of control over one's actions. The singer questions whether they engaged in sinful behavior the night before, leading to depression and a physical reaction, such as a headache. They express feeling out of control, and the repetition of the phrase emphasizes the severity of this feeling.
The second verse continues with the same themes, with the singer feeling bad and in need of help. They express a level of desperation, as if they have done this before and feel they are running out of friends who can support them. The final verse brings in a new element - the singer is worried that they are forgetting the best times of their life. This can be interpreted as a sign that their behavior is causing them to lose important memories and experiences. The sense of being out of control persists throughout the song, leading the listener to understand that the singer is in a dire situation.
One possible interpretation of the lyrics is that the singer is grappling with addiction, which has led to a pattern of behavior they cannot control. The repeated question of whether they "sinned" reflects cultural associations between addiction and sin. The mention of losing memories could also connect to the idea that substance abuse can damage the brain and lead to memory loss. The song captures the sense of being trapped in a cycle of self-destructive behavior and feeling helpless to break free.
Line by Line Meaning
Did I sin last night, did I spend the night with you
Wondering if I spent the night with you last night and sinning has put me in a depressive state. I need to know what happened.
Now depression sets in and my headache's right on cue
Depression sets in and my headache comes along with it. I can't deal with this feeling anymore.
Only one thing I know - I'm out of control
I'm out of control, my life is spiraling and I feel I have no power over it.
Saturday morning and I feel so bad again (again, I feel so bad)
I feel so bad again, like every Saturday morning. Something needs to change.
I've done it before and I'm running out of friends
I've messed up before and I'm losing my friends in the process. I'm running out of people to turn to.
I'm out of my head with worry that I did something wrong last night
I'm extremely worried that I did something wrong last night and it's consuming my thoughts.
Lately I'm forgetting the best times of my life
I'm forgetting about the good times in my life and it's all because of the bad choices I'm making.
I need help (need help), I need help (need help)
I need help, I need someone to help me through this difficult time.
Contributed by Riley T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.