Prelude
Control Lyrics


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Press your hands to your eyes and watch the stars collide
Then open them and witness the real thing
In the sky tonight, we watch the worlds in flight
This was always coming

Blackened clouds envelop the sky
From now on, perpetual night
Can't help but feel more alive than I've felt for years

All our actions have brought this on
And no remorse can reverse this storm
Everything that mattered yesterday
Is lost in the ash

Will all our purposes be fulfilled if tonight the world ends?
Or was there ever any purpose anyway?
We all say goodbye
Stand and face the red growing wave
And we all pray, we all pray and make our minds up

At the peak of our lives, we seldom stop to say
Thank you for the Universe
For the balance and the calm that we've all tried
So hard to destroy

Will all our purposes be fulfilled if tonight the world ends?
Or was there ever any purpose anyway? (Anyway)
We all say goodbye
Stand and face the red growing wave
And we all pray, we all pray and face the consequences

It's started
We will all step into the darkness
Together

This darkness thrust upon us
Today will be the last day
Tonight, the last night
This is the end

Our time has come
Where will you be when it all comes down?
As the ground takes flight, replay your life
Will you have made amends?

And how will you take your last breath
Sweet or despairing?




And how will you greet the face of death
When your soul leaves your body?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Control's song "Prelude" convey a sense of impending doom and reflection on the consequences of human actions. The opening lines, "Press your hands to your eyes and watch the stars collide, then open them and witness the real thing," suggest a metaphorical juxtaposition of cosmic events and the harsh reality of the world. It implies that sometimes we shield ourselves from the truth, but eventually, we have to face it.


The song then delves into the idea that this catastrophic event was inevitable, as depicted through the lyrics "This was always coming." The mention of "perpetual night" and "blackened clouds" creates a somber tone, symbolizing the irreversible darkness caused by our actions. Despite the dire circumstances, the singer expresses a strange sense of exhilaration, feeling more alive than they have in years.


The lyrics pose introspective questions about the purpose of our existence. They question whether our purposes will be fulfilled if the world ends and whether there was any purpose at all. It reflects on the fleeting nature of life and the need to come to terms with the consequences and make peace in the face of impending doom.


Ultimately, the song concludes with a sense of unity and acceptance. The idea that "we will all step into the darkness together" emphasizes the shared human experience and the need to confront the darkness as a collective. It serves as a reminder to reflect on our lives, make amends, and face death with courage and integrity.


Line by Line Meaning

Press your hands to your eyes and watch the stars collide
Close your eyes and imagine the beauty of celestial bodies colliding


Then open them and witness the real thing
Then open your eyes and experience the actual phenomenon


In the sky tonight, we watch the worlds in flight
In the night sky, we observe planets and galaxies moving through space


This was always coming
This event was inevitable


Blackened clouds envelop the sky
Dark clouds cover the entire sky


From now on, perpetual night
From now on, there will be continuous darkness


Can't help but feel more alive than I've felt for years
I cannot help but feel a heightened sense of life and vitality


All our actions have brought this on
Our own actions have led to this situation


And no remorse can reverse this storm
Regret cannot undo the consequences of our choices


Everything that mattered yesterday
All the things that were significant in the past


Is lost in the ash
Are now gone and forgotten


Will all our purposes be fulfilled if tonight the world ends?
Will our individual goals be accomplished if the world ends tonight?


Or was there ever any purpose anyway?
Or perhaps there was never a true purpose to begin with?


We all say goodbye
We all bid farewell


Stand and face the red growing wave
Stand strong and confront the approaching danger


And we all pray, we all pray and make our minds up
And we all pray, trying to make our final decisions


At the peak of our lives, we seldom stop to say
During the most fulfilling moments of our lives, we rarely pause to express


Thank you for the Universe
Gratitude towards the vastness of the cosmos


For the balance and the calm that we've all tried
Appreciation for the harmony and tranquility we have strived


So hard to destroy
So diligently to preserve


This darkness thrust upon us
The darkness forcibly imposed upon us


Today will be the last day
Today marks the final day


Tonight, the last night
Tonight, the final night


This is the end
This signifies the conclusion


Our time has come
Our moment of destiny has arrived


Where will you be when it all comes down?
Where will you find yourself when everything collapses?


As the ground takes flight, replay your life
As chaos ensues, reflect on your past actions


Will you have made amends?
Will you have made things right?


And how will you take your last breath
How will you experience your final moments


Sweet or despairing?
Will it be filled with sweetness or despair?


And how will you greet the face of death
How will you confront the reality of dying


When your soul leaves your body?
When your essence separates from your physical form?




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guilty but insane

Thank you for taking your time and making the video.

a DIY Car Guy

remove the shift console, then there are four screws that hold the radio bezel in

Henry Lima

I need help with mine, the middle vents dont work, it only blows from the sides, feet and windshield.
Is there a way I can manually oppen them?
Or do I have to remove the whole sytem like you show on this video.
If I do, what do I have to once removed?

Robert Morodan

Its impossible to remove the connectors while the device is in its place. I simply dont understand how to disconnect them . Where is the clip that i have to press? While installed i cannot see anything

Nino M

I have 1993 prelude do I have to remove the center console

Can you do a video if you still have the car

ooastrboyoo

Hi,
Im trying to repair my non functioning vents and i was wondering if this method and reparing honda prelude ac climate control (your other video)would work on my 2000 base model prelude.

a DIY Car Guy

It might be worth a try, but the 5th gen climate controls don't usually go like the 4th gen ones do. Honda added some bits to strengthen the green plug in the 5th gen units.

Naim Naim

Did you ever fix it i have that problem now

Carlos Orozco

can u help me with my problem,the climate control button I try to put on heat and it feels like it springs back to the cool area.

a DIY Car Guy

look under the passenger side dash, and with your hand, slide the lever and watch the cable, and see if it moves the heater valve. if the valve isn't moving it is stuck

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