Control
Doja Cat Lyrics


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I act like I don't want you
Like it's whatever
Shit it ain't a thing
When really I wanna flaunt you
You really need a queen
So be a, be a king

Anything you know, you might have every idea
Anything you know, you might have every idea
Anything you know, you might have every idea
Anything you know, you might have every idea

I'm not under your CONTROL
Baby you ain't got the whole, no
I'm not under your CONTROL
Baby you ain't got the whole

Anything you know, you might have every idea
Anything you know, you might have every idea




Anything you know, you might have every idea
Anything you know, you might have every idea

Overall Meaning

In Doja Cat's song Control, the singer starts off by acting like they don't want someone, but in reality, they actually want to show them off and be with them. The singer encourages their love interest to be a king and recognizes that they need a queen. However, despite wanting to be with this person, the singer asserts that they are not under their control. The repeated chorus, "Anything you know, you might have every idea," suggests that the singer is aware of their love interest's potential manipulations and that they won't be easily swayed or controlled by them.


The song explores the balance of power dynamics in a relationship and the singer's desire for autonomy. They assert their independence and make it clear that they won't be controlled or manipulated. Through the lyrics, the singer acknowledges the potential risks of being with someone who might try to control them but also affirms their desire to be with that person.


Line by Line Meaning

I act like I don't want you
I pretend that I don't desire you


Like it's whatever
As if it's nothing important


Shit it ain't a thing
It doesn't matter at all


When really I wanna flaunt you
In truth, I want to show you off


You really need a queen
You require a woman who is powerful and confident


So be a, be a king
Therefore, you should act like a strong and self-assured man


I'm not under your CONTROL
I am not manipulated or guided by you


Baby you ain't got the whole, no
You don't possess complete authority over me


Anything you know, you might have every idea
You may have a complete understanding of certain things


Anything you know, you might have every idea
You may have a complete understanding of certain things


Anything you know, you might have every idea
You may have a complete understanding of certain things


Anything you know, you might have every idea
You may have a complete understanding of certain things




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@osorio.2170

[Verse]
I act like I don't want you
Like it's whatever
Shit it ain't a thing
When really I wanna flaunt you
You really need a queen
So be a, be a king

[Chorus]
Anything you know, you might have every idea
You know
Anything you know, you might have every idea
You know
Anything you know, you might have every idea
You know
Anything you know, you might have every idea

[Post-Chorus]
Oh, uh, way up high
Way up, up high
Way up high
Way up, up high
Way up high
Way up, up high
Way up high
Way up, up high

[Bridge]
I'm not under your control
Baby you ain't got the whole, no
I'm not under your control
Baby you ain't got the whole, no
I'm not under your control
Baby you ain't got the whole
The whole

[Chorus]
Anything you know, you might have every idea
You know
Anything you know, you might have every idea
You know
Anything you know, you might have every idea
You know
Anything you know, you might have every idea

[Post-Chorus]
Oh, uh, way up high
Way up, up high
Way up high
Way up, up high
Way up high
Way up, up high
Way up high
Way up, up high
Way up high
Way up, up high
Way up high
Way up, up high
Way up high
Way up, up high
Way up high
Way up, up high



@valentinavanessarivasdeang7178

I act like I don't want you
Like it's whatever
Shit it ain't a thing
When really I wanna flaunt you
You really need a queen
So be a, be a king

Anything you know, you might have every idea
Anything you know, you might have every idea
Anything you know, you might have every idea
Anything you know, you might have every idea

I'm not under your CONTROL
Baby you ain't got the whole, no
I'm not under your CONTROL
Baby you ain't got the whole

Anything you know, you might have every idea
Anything you know, you might have every idea
Anything you know, you might have every idea
Anything you know, you might have every idea



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I can't find a way to describe her music. Hypnotic, Wavy, Groovy, I think all of them just fit 😻

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I think the same thing ! ♥

@StarrMicayla

Marc Anthony trippy

@ringletsofgold

Starr Brisker spacey

@Monk98

Marc Anthony That's called alternative :v

@OlSkooLHipHop

+Marc Anthony you describe it by one word - SEX

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@bonnie6205

didnt even know songs like this exist in 2014 😢

@newnimprovesT3

Yvonne Flores what? Songs like this been out since like 2012-2013

@bonnie6205

ok music genius sorry

@dxxielle7167

Yvonne Flores well look at her in 2019 😝😘🌈💞💙💜

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