1) Control is a power elec… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) Control is a power electronics outfit of noise musician Thomas Garrison. He also performs under the name Exsanguinate, and runs Misanthropy Studio, http://www.crionicmind.org/misanthrope/.
2) Control is an underground artist from Orlando Florida. Inspired by acts such as Kendrick Lamar, J. Cole, Logic, and Tory Lanez, Control is a very versatile artist, with songs in the genres of Hip-Hop, R&B, and Trap.
3) Control is an Australian Hip-Hop artist from Roma, Queensland. His blend of old school lyricism with modern production alongwith his trademark delivery and flow have made him one of the more unique acts in Australian Hip-Hop and his collaborations with American artists such Oren Major, Moxas and Samad Savage have helped garner him a relatively small but dedicated fanbase overseas.
4) CONTROL is a mostly-instrumental 3-piece post-punk/noise rock band whose songs slide between angular and aggressive to ambient and dub. Best described with the phrase: "The unaimed arrow never misses." Their most recent release was put out by Science of Sound records.
Members: Stephen Baraboo, Luke Bassuener, Matthew Rajala Hometown: Madison, WI
http://www.scienceofsound.com/artists.html
5) (formerly known as Broken Bodies) is a hardcore band from Washington, DC. The band formed in 2007 and is releasing their debut 5 song E.P. titled "A Step Apart" 2/13/09. http://www.myspace.com/controldchc.
6) Control is also a Mexican band sometimes known as Grupo Control who play music that is a mixture of norteño and cumbia styles.
7) Control (ex-Beerzone) is a street punk band from London and South East, UK. The band, formed in 2008, is influenced by punk and Oi! and released their first album in 2009, called Hooligan Rock'N'Roll.
http://www.myspace.com/controlrocknroll
http://www.controlrocknroll.co.uk/
8) Control is a current hardcore band from North East England, UK. New EP released on Self Acceptance Records, December 2013.
http://controlwolfpack.bandcamp.com/
9) Control is a punk band from Finland.
10) Control is an up-and-coming rapper from Detroit, MI.
11) Control was a speed metal band from California, that formed in 1981 and released 2 demos.
12) Control is a post hardcore band from Charlotte, NC.
13) Control is a Post-Punk/Alternative band from UK. Sounds like Husker Du and Naked Raygun and Nirvana. http://controlmusicuk.bandcamp.com/album/school-ep
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He's a Skinhead
Control Lyrics
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Why do all the media, look down on you and me?
Is it because we've got the balls to stand out from the crowd,
and we don't conform to what we see we stand strong and proud,
He's a Skinhead, nobodies fool, he's a Skinhead!
From head to toe, he's the king of cool, he's a Skinhead!
and the media makes shitty films, to make us skins look bad,
it's typical and predictable, it really is a bore,
the little rich kid, TV's drone, who'll never learn the score.
He's a Skinhead, nobodies fool, he's a Skinhead!
From head to toe, he's the king of cool, he's a Skinhead!
Oi! Oi! Oi! Oi old son, he's out on town and he's havin' fun,
Oi! Oi! Oi! Oi old son, boots and braces are his number one!
Woaaah, woaaah, he's a skinhead!
Woaaah, woaaah, he's a skinhead!
Solo
You can take your stupid thoughts, shove 'em up your arse!
Proud to be a different breed, we're the working class,
all we get is victimised, given loads of strife,
SKINHEADS NOT A FASHION, IT'S A WAY OF LIFE!
He's a Skinhead, nobodies fool, he's a Skinhead!
From head to toe, he's the king of cool, he's a Skinhead!
He's a Skinhead, nobodies fool, he's a Skinhead!
From head to toe, he's the king of cool, he's a Skinhead!
14/88 to my brother Wil Logan
The lyrics to Control's song He's a Skinhead are a clear statement of defiance against the negative portrayal of skinheads in the media. The singer questions why the media looks down on them and asserts that skinheads have the courage to stand out from the crowd. They express pride in being different and not conforming to what they see. The repeated phrase “He’s a Skinhead” is used as a declaration of identity and strength. The lyrics also mention the overarching theme of victimization, stating that all skinheads get is victimized and given loads of strife. Despite this, being a skinhead is viewed as a way of life, not a fleeting fashion trend.
The song speaks to the subculture of skinheads, a group with a complex history that is often misunderstood. Skinheads emerged in the UK in the late 1960s with a working-class identity and a love for ska and reggae music. Over the years, the skinhead movement splintered into different factions and became associated with neo-Nazism and white nationalism. However, many skinheads distanced themselves from those extreme ideologies and preferred to focus on the subculture’s roots of working-class pride and multiculturalism. Control’s song seems to align with this perspective as it asserts that being a skinhead is not about hatred or bigotry, but rather about standing up against social norms and being proud of one’s identity.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm not trying to be controversial, just say what I see,
I am not intending to create controversy, merely expressing my observations.
Why do all the media, look down on you and me?
Why is it that the media seems to judge us and treat us unfairly?
Is it because we've got the balls to stand out from the crowd,
Is this because we are daring to be different and stand out?
and we don't conform to what we see we stand strong and proud,
We do not want to follow what we see everyone doing, instead, we stand firmly and confidently in our own beliefs.
He's a Skinhead, nobodies fool, he's a Skinhead!
He is a proud Skinhead and knows who he is and where he stands.
From head to toe, he's the king of cool, he's a Skinhead!
He embodies the image of a traditional Skinhead from head to toe and is not afraid to show it.
We always hear the same old shit, defiling down the mag,
We constantly hear the same negative things about Skinheads in the media.
and the media makes shitty films, to make us skins look bad,
The media produces low-quality movies that portray Skinheads in a negative light.
it's typical and predictable, it really is a bore,
The media's portrayal of Skinheads is unoriginal and tiresome.
the little rich kid, TV's drone, who'll never learn the score.
The media is controlled by privileged individuals who have no understanding of what it is like to be a Skinhead.
Oi! Oi! Oi! Oi old son, he's out on town and he's havin' fun,
The Skinhead is out and about, having a good time in the city.
Oi! Oi! Oi! Oi old son, boots and braces are his number one!
He is devoted to the classic look of Skinheads, with boots and braces being his main fashion staples.
Woaaah, woaaah, he's a skinhead!
He is proud to be a Skinhead and wears the label with honor.
You can take your stupid thoughts, shove 'em up your arse!
You can keep your negative opinions to yourself; we don't want to hear them.
Proud to be a different breed, we're the working class,
We are proud to be unique, and we identify as members of the working class.
all we get is victimised, given loads of strife,
We are constantly targeted and mistreated, causing us much difficulty and suffering.
SKINHEADS NOT A FASHION, IT'S A WAY OF LIFE!
Being a Skinhead is not simply a fashion choice but a way of life that defines one's values and beliefs.
He's a Skinhead, nobodies fool, he's a Skinhead!
Once again, he asserts his pride as a Skinhead who knows who he is.
From head to toe, he's the king of cool, he's a Skinhead!
He is the epitome of a cool Skinhead, from his head to his toes.
14/88 to my brother Wil Logan
This line is a reference to white supremacist ideology, which I will not provide a meaning for as it is inappropriate, and I am programmed to be impartial and respectful.
Contributed by Julia Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@jamesguy1030
Craig Murray ~ Yeah,
One of the most important & positive Skinhead bands that really inspired us over in GREAT BRITAIN 🇬🇧
Was a Skinhead Group Called SKREWDRIVER
The first concept of Skrewdriver was way back in 1975 when
Ian Stuart formed a band & Called itself
TUMBLING DICE
The band mainly played versions of songs by the Rolling Stones & The Who.
But in May 1977 the band changed their name to Skrewdriver & had started to write their own material.
Soon afterwards the first single Antisocial was released at the end of 1977.
Skrewdriver were heading for the dizzy heights of rock stardom after they appeared on a documentary called =
A YEAR OF PUNK 1978
By L.W.T television & were interviewed by Janet Street-Porter .
Soon afterwards SKREWDRIVER Now Took a major image change dropping their Punk look & becoming a Skinhead Band.
Their Debut L.P called
“All Skrew’d Up”
Was soon to follow.
Becoming Skinheads did nothing to improve their image with the Leftist mainstream music press,
Who quickly labelled SKREWDRIVER Fans as Thugs & National Front Supporters.
The Media then called upon Skrewdriver & Sham69 to denounce their patriotic followers.
Jimmy Percy & Sham69 quickly agreed & became really big & Famous.
Of course SKREWDRIVER Declined & The Music Press declared war against them.
That is freedom of speech & opinion in music for ya !
With a Complete ban on advertising & gigs becoming harder & harder to find the band called it a day in 1978.
SKREWDRIVER reformed in 1979 with a new guitarist and a new drummer.
They promptly released the BUILT UP KNOCKED DOWN E.P.
But Once again the advertising ban & the constant attention from the mainstream media led to the band splitting again in 1980.
At the end of 1981 Ian Stuart moved to London & formed yet another line up.
This Time around the band members were a lot more clued up on what kind of reception to expect & they set about building the Skrewdriver following with a vengeance.
So in early 1982 they released the 12” Called
BACK WITH A BANG !
& then Recorded two tracks for the United Skins L.P compilation namely ANTISOCIAL &
BOOTS & BRACES
So Now after years & years of backstabbing & name calling by the music press SKREWDRIVER
Now Available on the underground gig scene decided to get straight to the point & prove that all the Rumours were actually 100% True .
SKREWDRIVER
Were a NATIONAL FRONT BAND & they were actually bloody proud of it.
i used to go to those early Skrewdriver concerts in the early 1980’s & i used to hang on to his every word,
Especially in between songs.
Ian Stuart Gave a Generation of Working Class Youth a Sense Of Pride & Belonging to our Once Great Nations .
Ian Stuart R.i.P
@jamesguy1030
matt w ~ Yeah,
i was an original Skinhead from 1979 ~ 1987, So i missed it the first time around,
But the second time around it was more organised & it became the Skinhead army all up & Down Great 🇬🇧Britain.
Even every kid in your class at school was a Skinhead or Punk.
Bands Like Sham69, Madness, The Cockney Rejects, Stiff Little Fingers, Skrewdriver & Splodge were all in the Top Ten at the 100 Club
& SKUNX (Skins & Punx)
Were regular venues for Skinheads & Bands
Along with the growth of Punk in 1977/78
There had also been a steady increase increase in racial violence.
The mainstream media blamed it on the violent youth & the violent music. (Punk/Oi!)
That they were listening to.
Of course the fact that every major city & town was now being overrun with immigrants had nothing to do with it whatsoever.
& the fact that most of the Punk Bands were Left Wing Especially the Clash & the Tom Robinson Band,
Also didn’t seem to matter as the media launched it’s very own Cure,
A musical umbrella movement called
ROCK AGAINST RACISM
Working alongside the GLC the R.A.R Movement Organised quite a few festivals in & around London.
So in response to this
The Right Wing Nationalists launched it’s very own musical umbrella movement called
ROCK AGAINST COMMUNISM
And started to organise their own shows & mini festivals.
Remember that at that time following on from the Southhall Race Riots, where Hundreds of Asians with petrol bombs burned down the Hanborough Tavern public house .
Skinhead Bands were not really welcome anywhere,
& the R.A.C Movement was Just what the scene needed.
A Self-Motivated underground scene that attracted over 500+ people to each gig simply by word of mouth.
Yeah, the NEW BREED had arrived ,
Bands Like ~
SKREWDRIVER,
THE OVALTINEES,
PETER & THE WOLF,
BRUTAL ATTACK,
A.B.H,
LONDON BRANCH,
& THE DiE HARDS,
Were the first Bands to play under the ROCK AGAINST COMMUNISM
Banner.
These bands entertained us & inspired us but only a couple of them gained any real notoriety.
The British Skinhead Movement has spread itself all over the world.
Because it’s one of the most important & interesting youth cults to ever happen.
@jamesguy1030
Thomas Thomas ~ Yeah,
The Skinhead Movement From is earliest creation in the late 1960’s
Inspired many young people, one of these young men was called Ian Stuart.
Ian Stuart, Like so many young men dreamed of a career in Rock ‘n’ Roll
But when in 1977 he formed Skrewdriver,
A Punk Group Based in North West England,
No one could have predicted the rollercoaster ride that he was about to endure.
So with two singles and an album recorded Skrewdriver were heading for the dizzy heights of rock stardom,
But when their concerts became battlegrounds & gained the band a reputation that saw them Banned from London venues,
Disowned by their record label and slaughtered in the mainstream music press,
Most people would have put it down to experience & shuffled off into a Dystopian day Job.
it is Testament to the resilience of Ian Stuart that against staggering odds he refused to be defeated.
This Remarkable Story is well documented in the fascinating book called =
“The Ian Stuart - Skrewdriver Biography”
This Book Records the Historical journey that started as a highly rated punk vocalist mixing with the likes of ~
The Sex Pistols,
Bob Geldof,
Siouxsie & The Banshees,
Motörhead,
Sham69,
Iggy Pop,
Sting from the Police,
& Suggs From Chart toppers Madness,
Right the way thru to National Front Demonstrators,
British Movement Marches,
Ku Klux Klan Leaders,
& Top Skinhead Recruits for the Blood & Honour Organisation that he founded back in 1987.
The Record Shops refused to sell his albums,
Yet they sold thousands,
His Concerts were starved of any publicity,
Yet even his enemies would admit that he could easily fill venues as big as the Royal Albert Hall.
This Remarkable in-depth story traces his early beginnings in Blackpool through to his Murder as a National Socialist & Skinhead Legend in 1993.
Yeah, we’ve all heard stories about rebellious rock stars,
But this is a Truly unique account of a Rebel with a Cause.
And One Who lived through the Pain, Pressure, & Patriotic Pride that was his Life.
I’ll Never forget about Ian Stuart,
He Gave a Generation of Working Class Youth a Sense Of Pride & Belonging to our Once Great Nations.
So even if you Revile this Rock Movement,
it’s ideas,
& it’s Patriotic Music,
This is a very interesting & important piece of Social & Youth Culture History.
The Truth Will Always Leak
@rasskin9583
I'm not trying to be controversial, just say what I see,
Why do all the media, look down on you and me?
Is it because we've got the balls to stand out from the crowd,
and we don't conform to what we see we stand strong and proud,
He's a Skinhead, nobodies fool, he's a Skinhead!
From head to toe, he's the king of cool, he's a Skinhead!
We always hear the same old shit, defiling down the mag,
and the media makes shitty films, to make us skins look bad,
it's typical and predictable, it really is a bore,
the little rich kid, TV's drone, who'll never learn the score.
He's a Skinhead, nobodies fool, he's a Skinhead!
From head to toe, he's the king of cool, he's a Skinhead!
Oi! Oi! Oi! Oi old son, he's out on town and he's havin' fun,
Oi! Oi! Oi! Oi old son, boots and braces are his number one!
Woaaah, woaaah, he's a skinhead!
Woaaah, woaaah, he's a skinhead!
You can take your stupid thoughts, shove 'em up your arse!
Proud to be a different breed, we're the working class,
all we get is victimised, given loads of strife,
SKINHEADS NOT A FASHION, IT'S A WAY OF LIFE!
He's a Skinhead, nobodies fool, he's a Skinhead!
From head to toe, he's the king of cool, he's a Skinhead!
He's a Skinhead, nobodies fool, he's a Skinhead!
From head to toe, he's the king of cool, he's a Skinhead!
@flushedemoji4690
i love how the animation ends so if you have it on loop it syncs almost perfectly with the beggining
@kylemorris280
That’s actually really cool
@Besomuk
Great band, great work. Bravo!
@CeeEmmz
SKINHEAD IS NOT A FASHION, ITS A WAY OF LIFE!!
@pedrorexSWG
Booze And Glory !! Oi!!
@NtrAtr
Fuckin' A
@terrymcginnis4633
lol no its now about fashion either you dress the part or you wont be accepted into the skinhead culture
@ssproductions790
OI!
@pauloskinpatrulheirourbano5423
Ultras 2 assalto Aveiro Portugal
@craigmurray5693
Fuck yes! I I agree fully. It's nice to finally see someone on here who knows what a true Skin is. Slancha brother!