Control
Eelke Kleijn 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 walkin'
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
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control
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 night
I'm living in the forest of my dream
I know the night is not as it would seem
I must believe in something
So I'll make myself believe it
This night will never go
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control
The lyrics to Eelke Kleijn's song "Control" portray a sense of longing and surrender to the night. The singer finds solace and freedom in the darkness, as the city lights illuminate a mysterious and alluring world. During the day, nothing seems to matter, but it's in the night that everything comes alive and flatters. There is a sense of surrender to the power of the night, as the singer realizes that they have no control over their own actions and emotions.
The lyrics also hint at a connection with someone else, referred to as "you." This person takes away the singer's sense of self-control and consumes their thoughts and desires. The night becomes a metaphor for passion and indulgence, while the day represents the mundane reality that the singer tries to escape from. The lyrics suggest that this connection brings temporary respite from the responsibilities and expectations of daily life, but also highlights the vulnerability and loss of control that accompanies it.
The chorus repeats the line "You take my self, you take my self control," emphasizing the power that this individual has over the singer's sense of self. Despite the potential consequences and the knowledge that this escapism is temporary, the singer chooses to surrender to the night and continue down this path.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh, the night is my world
The singer finds comfort and belonging in the nighttime.
City light painted girl
The city and its artificial lights create an enchanting atmosphere.
In the day nothing matters
During the day, the singer feels insignificant and unimportant.
It's the night time that flatters
Nighttime boosts the artist's confidence and makes them feel special.
In the night, no control
The artist feels a sense of freedom and abandon in the nighttime.
Through the wall something's breaking
There is a feeling of release or catharsis happening nearby.
Wearing white as you're walkin'
The person being referred to is pure and innocent.
Down the street of my soul
The person is metaphorically traversing the inner depths of the artist's being.
You take my self, you take my self control
The person has the power to influence and dominate the artist's actions and emotions.
You got me livin' only for the night
The artist's sole focus and purpose in life is centered around the nighttime.
Before the morning comes, the story's told
The transient nature of the nighttime experience and its impact on the singer's life.
Another night, another day goes by
Time keeps passing without significant change or purpose.
I never stop myself to wonder why
The singer doesn't question or reflect on their current situation.
You help me to forget to play my role
The person assists the singer in disregarding societal expectations and obligations.
You take my self, you take my self control
The person continues to have a powerful hold over the singer's life.
I, I live among the creatures of the night
The artist feels a sense of kinship with those who thrive in the nighttime.
I haven't got the will to try and fight
The artist lacks the motivation or desire to resist their current situation.
Against a new tomorrow
The uncertainty and potential of future events.
So I guess I'll just believe it
The singer chooses to embrace a particular perspective or belief.
That tomorrow never comes
The idea that the future is elusive and may never arrive.
A safe night
The nighttime provides a sense of security and comfort for the artist.
I'm living in the forest of my dream
The artist's current reality feels like a dream or fantasy.
I know the night is not as it would seem
The singer acknowledges that the nighttime experience may not be entirely genuine or authentic.
I must believe in something
The artist feels a need for faith or conviction.
So I'll make myself believe it
The singer actively chooses to adopt a particular belief or mindset.
This night will never go
The singer desires for the current nighttime experience to continue indefinitely.
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