The flying camels, electronic camel orchestra, eCo, electronic control organisation, control.org... originating under the acronym eCo (short for electronic control organisation amongst other things), control.org spent years melding underground electronic styles into hybrid dance music and live shows.
Having existed in some form as a performance entity for over 15 years and spanning 3 continents, control.org has weathered various live rosters and subtle genre shifts. With roots in synthpop, techno and industrial, control.org continues to do what it has always done and meld the sounds...
After a nearly 6 year hiatus, control.org are once again set to bring their electronic sounds from New Zealand to the open minded dance floors of the world.
Sacrifice
Control.org Lyrics
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There will be tragic accidents
There will be sadness, there will be pain
But shouldn't we try to change the things we can
Sacrifice! You don't know the meaning of the word
Who the fuck do you think you are
Sacrifice! You never had to make the choice
There will be hardships, there will be loss
There will be fights and there will be a cost
There will be times of uncertainty
When your forced to face reality
There are some things about the human condition that nobody can change
But we should change the things that we can
There does not need to be police brutality
There does not need to be people murdered in the streets
Or tear gassing patriots protesting peacefully
Statues glorifying the failed confederacy?
These are the thing to do not need to be
These are the things that should be
Sacrifice
This song, Sacrifice, is a reflection on the inevitability of suffering that life brings in the form of cancer, dementia, accidents, sadness, and pain. Despite these uncontrollable hardships, the song suggests that we should make a conscious effort to change what we can change in the world. The lyrics praise the act of sacrifice, but also challenge those who may not have had to make difficult choices or put others' needs before their own. The chorus emphasizes this message by calling out those who may not understand what true sacrifice means.
The song goes on to acknowledge that there will always be hardships and losses in life, but again encourages us to make changes where we can. The lyrics bring up issues like police brutality and the glorification of the confederacy, pointing out that these are things that can and should be changed. The song recognizes that some aspects of the human condition are beyond our control but encourages us to make sacrifices for the greater good.
Line by Line Meaning
There will be cancer, there will be dementia
Illnesses that come with age cannot be avoided.
There will be tragic accidents
Unfortunate events can happen unexpectedly.
There will be sadness, there will be pain
Emotional and physical discomforts are inevitable.
But shouldn't we try to change the things we can
However, we should strive to make positive changes when possible and within our control.
Sacrifice! You don't know the meaning of the word
The true meaning of sacrifice is often misunderstood and undervalued.
Who the fuck do you think you are
A confrontational challenge to those who have not experienced true sacrifice.
Sacrifice! You never had to make the choice
True sacrifice requires making difficult choices that benefit others over oneself.
To put another before yourself
Choosing to prioritize others' needs over one's own interests and desires.
There will be hardships, there will be loss
Life comes with obstacles and grief.
There will be fights and there will be a cost
Challenging injustice and fighting for what is right often requires personal sacrifice.
There will be times of uncertainty
Periods of confusion and ambiguity are normal.
When you're forced to face reality
Confronting the harsh truths of existence.
There are some things about the human condition that nobody can change
Certain aspects of human nature are beyond our control.
But we should change the things that we can
However, we should focus on making changes that are within our power to enact.
There does not need to be police brutality
Preventing unnecessary and unjust harm inflicted by law enforcement.
There does not need to be people murdered in the streets
Avoiding senseless acts of violence.
Or tear gassing patriots protesting peacefully
Halting the use of excessive force on nonviolent protestors.
Statues glorifying the failed confederacy?
Idols that celebrate harmful and oppressive systems of the past.
These are the thing to do not need to be
There is no need for these symbols of injustice and oppression.
These are the things that should be
We should strive for a society free from these harmful influences.
Sacrifice
A call to action for individuals to make sacrifices in order to create a more just society.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: John Sheppard
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