As a founding member of the ground breaking Bauhaus, multi-instrumentalist Daniel Ash has distinguished himself in the world of contemporary music. He later went on to form Tones on Tail and Love and Rockets with members of Bauhaus.
After attending gigs in his teenage years, he made a promise to himself that no matter in what capacity; he would get up on that stage, even if he was only banging a tambourine. He started playing guitar at age 15, but later he confessed that he didn’t give it much effort, only learning three chords during his first three years. Driven by a love of Rock 'n Roll, Ash began playing in cover bands. The first gig he played was in the Glasgow Rangers Workman's Club. During this time, Ash started playing music with his Kindergarten mates David J and Kevin Haskins. With the addition of Peter Murphy, this lineup became Bauhaus.
Ash became friends with Peter Murphy during his teenage years. Ash went to art school and Murphy to work in a printing factory. They met up five years later and Daniel suggested forming a band. After rigging up a makeshift rehearsal space, Ash played an echo-laden 12-bar blues while Murphy sang a series of newspaper articles. Four weeks later they formed Bauhaus and recorded "Bela Lugosi's Dead".
That song, released in 1979, became the cornerstone of the gothic rock movement. From early on, Ash was intent on sounding original and often tried to “make the guitar not sound like a guitar.” His style is simplistic and visceral, frequently using an EBow or a guitar with a sustainer circuit.
Four years and as many albums later, Bauhaus broke up. Soon after, Ash put together Tones on Tail with Bauhaus drummer Kevin Haskins. In 1984, Tones on Tail was disbanded, and Ash founded the influential Love and Rockets in 1985 with Kevin Haskins and David J, also of Bauhaus.
Despite creating a unique guitar style seminal to several genres, he's often said that he's really not that interested in guitars. During the last ten years, he has been experimenting with electronic music, limiting the use of guitar as an extra element as opposed to the main focus. Since the last reformation of Bauhaus however, he's been returning to a more guitar based rock sound.
Get Out of Control
Daniel Ash Lyrics
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And look it's made al just for you
You can't go down down down down
You can't go down down
And when the adrenalin is rushing high
and you're reaching for the very sky
You can't go down down down down
Forget you grey life
Forget you tomorrows
Get into the bliss
Get out of control
And no moor shit is going to surround you
And no more thoughts of heave and hell
Just the truth the truth
You just can't resist you
Get out in the night
Get out of control
Forget you grey skies
Forget you tomorrows
Get into the bliss
Get out of control
And when the moon is big and full
And look it's made al just for you
You can't go down down down down
You can't go down down
Get out of your grey skies
Get out of tomorrows
Get into the bliss
Get out of control
In "Get Out of Control," Daniel Ash seems to be encouraging listeners to let go of their inhibitions and forget about the mundane, monotonous aspects of their lives. The imagery of the big, full moon suggests the idea of a wild, uninhibited night. This aligns with the idea that when adrenaline is rushing and you're reaching for the sky, you can't be brought down. The repetition of "you can't go down" reinforces the idea of freedom and the lack of restraint.
The lyrics also suggest that by giving into this wild mindset and living in the moment, we can escape from the negative aspects of our lives. The line "forget your grey life, forget your tomorrows" is a call to abandon worries and instead focus on the present pleasure. And with that, the song flips from a more philosophical message to a directive, with Ash urging us to "get out of control".
Overall, "Get Out of Control" encourages listeners to break free from the constraints of their everyday lives and enjoy the moment. Whether it be through partying, dancing, or just letting go of our worries- we should get out of our day to day lives to find a more fulfilling sense of freedom.
Line by Line Meaning
And when the moon is big and full
During times when the environment is peaceful and serene
And look it's made al just for you
A time when one feels connected to their environment
You can't go down down down down
There is no room to fall when feeling at peace
You can't go down down
Reiterating that one can't fall when at peace
And when the adrenalin is rushing high
During times of extreme excitement
and you're reaching for the very sky
Feeling powerful and on top of the world
You can't go down down down down
There is no room to come down from that extreme high
You can't go down down
Reiterating that there is no room for a fall from that high
Forget you grey life
Leave behind mundane everyday life
Forget you tomorrows
Leave behind worries about the future
Get into the bliss
Find a happy place
Get out of control
Be unafraid to indulge in pleasure and excitement
And no moor s**t is going to surround you
Leaving behind negativity and stress
And no more thoughts of heave and hell
Leaving the fear of punishment and judgment behind
Just the truth the truth
Embracing honesty and authenticity
You just can't resist you
Being unapologetically oneself
Get out in the night
Take part in the mystery of the night
Get out of control
Enjoy oneself without concern for judgement or consequence
Forget you grey skies
Leave behind the mundane and the ordinary
Forget you tomorrows
Live in the moment and leave behind fears of the future
Get into the bliss
Embrace the joy and pleasure
Get out of control
Unleash oneself from societal norms and constraints
And when the moon is big and full
During times when the environment is peaceful and serene
And look it's made al just for you
Feeling a special connection to the world around oneself
You can't go down down down down
Once one finds peace, there is no falling back into negativity
You can't go down down
Reiterating that there is no room for a fall when at peace
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: DANIEL GASTON ASH
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Andrew Kaiser
I remember seeing this video on MTV's 120 Minutes way back in the day. I was curious about it so I went to a record store and asked "have you heard of Daniel Ash?" at which point I got a long educational lecture about Bauhaus, Love and Rockets, etc. etc. This was years before the internet so learning such things typically happened more by chance. This video still sticks in my memory to this day!
Ed Karter
Cool story! He definitely a underrated musician . Was a insider at a radio station and this had been in rotation. Back in school there was a girl that was into this big time and she was on me to listen to "HER" station. Still have not had a chance to thank her 30 plus years later!
Chantal Santander
Daniel Ash perfect musician and beautiful man
Nina Uz
Mmmmm
Eduardo Daniel López
He's as talented as underrated as a musician. So good he's kept doing great music as a solo artist or with Bauhaus, Love and Rockets, etc.
Nope
This is a REALLY good song🖤☠️🕷
Rose's Misadventures
Listen to the song 'Haunted (when the minutes drag)' by love and rockets (Daniel Ash). One of the most gorgeous songs I've ever heard. Daniel's vocals are indeed hauntingly beautiful on that song too. Resonated with me so much, i know what it feels like to love and miss someone so goddamn much you do feel haunted down to your soul.
Brandøn DOACM
I saw him in Atlanta when he toured this record..... it was actually a kickass show_
Raven Sixx
Lucky!
Ernst T
One of his best.