Control
Ear Shot Lyrics

When I was 17 I did what people told me
In my younger years, I followed others' advice without questioning or thinking for myself.

Did what my father said,
I heeded the words of my father and took them as gospel truth.

And let my mother mold me
I allowed my mother to shape my personality to her liking.

But that was a long ago
That has been a long time ago and I am a different person now.

I'm in control, never gonna stop
I am now in charge and refuse to let go of it.

Control, to get what I want
I assert control to get what I desire.

Control, I like to have a lot
I derive pleasure from having significant control in all areas of life.

Control, now I'm all grown up
I have grown up and now feel I am ready to take charge of my life.

First time I fell in love, I didn't know what hit me
During my first love experience, I was unaware of the severity of the situation.

So young and so naive, I thought it would be easy
Due to my lack of experience, I found it easy to be taken advantage of in this area.

Now, I know I got to take
I now understand that I must empower myself to be in charge of my love life.

Jam, woo woo
A sound effect to emphasize my positive situation.

Rebel, that's right
I am a rebellious person by nature, and I am okay with that.

I'm on my own,I'll call my own shots
I am independent, and I have the ability to make my own decisions.

Got my own mind
I am an individual with my own mindset.

I want to make my own decisions, When it has to do with my life
I want to decide for myself when anything pertains to me or my life.

I wanna be the one in control
The person who controls the situation is the person in charge, and in this instant, that person is me.

So let me take you by the hand, And lead you on this dance (Control)
Allow me to act as your guide and show you the beauty of being in control.

Is what I've got, because I do with chance
Luck is not what got me here. I did this on my own.

I don't wanna rule the world, Just wanna run my life
I do not aim to rule over the entire world, just to govern my own affairs.

So make your life a little easier, When you get the chance just take control
A suggestion that life could be easier if one takes control of their situations.

Free at last, Out here on my own
I am free from other people's influence and do not depend on them for anything.

Now control this
I am in total control now.

Control, that's right
I take control very seriously.

Control, career moves
I make critical career decisions because I am in control.

Control, I do what's right for me
I do what is best for me because only I am best at making decisions for myself.

Control, and me wants to groove, is that ok?
I also relish having time to enjoy my leisure activities and parties.

Ooh, control
Reiteration of my determination to remain in control.

Yeah yeah, yeah yeah
A positive affirmation showing readiness and enthusiasm to take charge.

Hop to it
Let's get started right away.

I'm in control, and I love it, hahaha, that's right
I am in control, and it feels good. It is a source of enjoyment for me.

Control, control, control,
Another case of repeating the word control, emphasizing its significance.

Control, control, control
Yet another instance of repeating the term control for emphasis.

Control, control
Emphasis on my unwavering stance on being in charge.