SELF CONTROL
Disco Fever Lyrics
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City light painted girl
In the day nothing matters
It's the night time that flatters
In the night, no control
Through the wall something's breaking
Wearing white as you're walking
Down the street of my soul
(You take my self) you take my self control
You got me livin' only for the night
Before the morning comes, the story's told
(You take my self) you take my self control
Another night, another day goes by
I never stop myself to wonder why
You help me to forget to play my role
You take my self, you take my self control
(I) I live among the creatures of the night
I haven't got the will to try and fight
Against a new tomorrow
So I guess I'll just believe it
That tomorrow never comes
A safe flight
(You take myself, you take my self control)
I'm living in the forest of my dream
(You take myself, you take my self control)
I know the night is not as it would seem
(You take myself, you take my self control)
I must believe in something
(You take myself, you take my self control)
So I'll make myself believe it
(You take myself, you take my self control)
That this night will never go
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh)
(oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh)
(oh-oh-oh)
Oh, the night is my world
City light painted girl
In the day nothing matters
It's the night time that flatters
(I) I live among the creatures of the night
I haven't got the will to try and fight
Against a new tomorrow
So I guess I'll just believe it
That tomorrow never knows
A safe flight
(You take myself, you take my self control)
I'm living in the forest of my dream
(You take myself, you take my self control)
I know the night is not as it would seem
(You take myself, you take my self control)
I must believe in something
(You take myself, you take my self control)
So I'll make myself believe it
(You take myself, you take my self control)
This night will never go
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh)
(Oh-oh-oh)
You take my self
(Oh-oh-oh)
You take my self control
(Oh-oh-oh)
You take my self
(Oh-oh-oh)
You take my self control
(Oh-oh-oh)
You take my self
(Oh-oh-oh)
You take my self control
(Oh-oh-oh)
You take my self
(Oh-oh-oh)
You take my self control
(Oh-oh-oh)...
The lyrics to Disco Fever's song "Self Control" depict the singer's love for the nighttime and the freedom it brings. The city lights and the energy of the night dazzle him and make him feel alive, while in the day, he finds himself lost and trapped. The night gives him a sense of control and liberation that he does not find during the day. He describes wearing white and walking down the street of his soul before the chorus repeats, where he sings of his self-control being taken away by an unknown force.
The second verse of the song reveals that the singer is someone who lives among the creatures of the night and has given up on the fight for a new tomorrow; he has resigned himself to the belief that tomorrow never comes. He lives in the forest of his dreams where he can continue to feel alive and free. The chorus repeats once more, emphasizing the theme of self-control being taken away and the freedom and safety that come with it.
Overall, the lyrics to "Self Control" embody the freedom and release that come with losing oneself in the night and relinquishing self-control.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the night is my world
The nighttime is where I feel most at home and comfortable.
City light painted girl
The beauty and excitement of the city at night is like a work of art.
In the day nothing matters
The daytime is dull and uneventful compared to the excitement of the night.
It's the night time that flatters
The night time enhances and brings out the beauty of everything and everyone.
In the night, no control
The excitement and stimulation of the night causes me to lose control of myself and my actions.
Through the wall something's breaking
I can feel and hear something exciting happening nearby that I want to be a part of.
Wearing white as you're walking
Someone is walking towards me, appearing pure and innocent in their white clothing.
Down the street of my soul
This person is moving closer towards my innermost thoughts and feelings.
(You take my self) you take my self control
You have such a strong effect on me that you take away my ability to control myself and my actions.
You got me livin' only for the night
My entire existence revolves around the excitement and stimulation of the night.
Before the morning comes, the story's told
The night always ends in the morning, and everything that happened is left behind as a story to tell.
Another night, another day goes by
Time seems to lose meaning when I'm consumed by the excitement of the night.
I never stop myself to wonder why
I don't question my attachment to the night, and am content to simply enjoy it.
You help me to forget to play my role
You have a strong influence on me that allows me to let go of social norms and expectations.
(I) I live among the creatures of the night
I feel a sense of belonging among those who are as drawn to the night as I am.
I haven't got the will to try and fight
I don't have the motivation to resist the pull of the night's excitement and stimulation.
Against a new tomorrow
I don't see any hope or excitement in the day that follows the night.
So I guess I'll just believe it
I cope with this by convincing myself that tomorrow will never come.
That tomorrow never comes
I evade the reality of an uneventful tomorrow by telling myself that it will never actually arrive.
A safe flight
This phrase likely refers to the idea of escaping or traveling safely to a night full of excitement.
I'm living in the forest of my dream
My life feels like a dream, especially when I'm wrapped up in the excitement of the night.
I know the night is not as it would seem
I am aware that the night is not perfect, but the excitement and stimulation outweigh any negative aspects.
I must believe in something
I need to hold onto something (or someone, like you) to make sense of or justify my attachment to the night.
So I'll make myself believe it
I will convince myself to believe in something, even if it's not entirely rational or realistic.
This night will never go
I want this night to keep going forever, as it's the source of all the excitement and stimulation in my life.
You take my self
You have a profound influence on my sense of self and identity.
You take my self control
Your influence on me is so strong that I lose control of myself and my own actions.
Writer(s): Raffaele Riefoli, Steve Piccolo, Giancarlo Bigazzi
Contributed by Skyler M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.