Out of Control
Exaile Lyrics
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With the stars all shinin' down
Well I can hear the night wind howlin'
It's a high and lonesome sound
And I ain't had a woman in so long
I can't feed my starvin' soul
Come on saddle up boys
We're gonna get a little out of control
There's a card game in the corner
And the barmaid smiled at me
Well I tipped her a silver dollar
And she brought me a drink for free
All the town folk call her the cheap one
And the gamblers call her Flo
Come on set 'em up again
I got me a friend
And I think I'm gettin' out of control
She's cool water Her momma taught her
I got news she's mine and mine alone
And if anybody's lookin' for trouble
You know I'm the one you want to try
Well I'll fight any man who wants to
And I don't care who or why
You got to gamble on your story
You got no guts you get no glory
And I'm bettin' my money on an ace in the hole
Think I'm getting' out of control.
The lyrics to Exaile's "Out of Control" take the listener into the mindset of someone who has been lonely and isolated for a long time, but is now seeking out some excitement and adventure. The opening lines set the scene with vivid imagery of a starry night sky and howling wind, conveying a sense of wide open space and opportunity. The singer is eager to break free from their stale routine and sets out with a group of friends to find some fun in town.
In the first section of the song, the singer describes the thrill of taking risks and defying convention. They find themselves in a card game at the local tavern, where they meet a woman who is dismissed by the townspeople but who they are drawn to. They describe her as "cool water" and claim her as their own, asserting their dominance in a confrontational way. Throughout the lyrics, there is a sense of bravado and swagger that suggests the singer is overcompensating for their own feelings of inadequacy and loneliness.
As the song progresses, the lyrics become more confrontational and reckless. The singer challenges anyone who dares to cross them, and boasts about their willingness to fight for what they believe in. The chorus repeats the idea of getting "out of control," suggesting that this recklessness is exciting and liberating, but also potentially dangerous. The final lines, "you got to gamble on your story, you got no guts you get no glory," sum up the overall message: that taking risks and living boldly is worth the potential consequences.
Overall, "Out of Control" is a high-energy song that captures the thrill of taking risks and seeking out adventure. The lyrics are steeped in imagery and metaphor, conveying a sense of freedom and recklessness that is both exhilarating and a little bit frightening.
Line by Line Meaning
Oh my don't the sky look spacious
The sky appears expansive and wide.
With the stars all shinin' down
The stars are shining from above.
Well I can hear the night wind howlin'
The wind is making a high and lonesome sound.
It's a high and lonesome sound
The wind sounds sad and lonely.
And I ain't had a woman in so long
I haven't been with a woman for a long time.
I can't feed my starvin' soul
My soul feels empty and unsatisfied.
Come on saddle up boys
Let's ride into town.
We're gonna ride in to town
We're going to the town.
We're gonna get a little out of control
We're going to have some fun.
There's a card game in the corner
There is a card game happening nearby.
And the barmaid smiled at me
The bartender smiled at me.
Well I tipped her a silver dollar
I gave her a tip of a silver dollar.
And she brought me a drink for free
As a result, she gave me a free drink.
All the town folk call her the cheap one
The locals refer to her as a promiscuous woman.
And the gamblers call her Flo
The gamblers have given her a nickname, Flo.
Come on set 'em up again
Order another round of drinks.
I got me a friend
I found myself a companion.
And I think I'm gettin' out of control
I feel like I'm letting loose and having fun.
She's cool water Her momma taught her
The woman I'm interested in is calm and composed, as taught by her mother.
I got news she's mine and mine alone
I'm happy to announce that she's my partner.
And if anybody's lookin' for trouble
If someone is trying to start something...
You know I'm the one you want to try
...they should know that I'm ready for a fight.
Well I'll fight any man who wants to
I will defend myself against anyone who tries to cause trouble.
And I don't care who or why
I don't care who they are or why they want to fight.
You got to gamble on your story
You have to take risks in life.
You got no guts you get no glory
If you're not brave enough, you won't achieve greatness.
And I'm bettin' my money on an ace in the hole
I'm taking a risk and betting on a sure thing.
Think I'm gettin' out of control
I feel like I'm losing control and having fun.
Writer(s): Don Henley, Glenn Lewis Frey Copyright: Cass County Music
Contributed by Oliver W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@gesturtraustason9505
Exaile gives the full power of music, I really like that. Best wishes here from Iceland
@brendancarr2956
Thats that proper bangin, cut loose psytrance woop!
@jorgemarques161
only those who risk going too far can possibly find out how far one can go- T S Elliot
@kiarashfarahani1379
Holyshit this reminded me of so many memories, thanks
@EwaldoFilho
A melhor.... playgroud em brasilia.
@TheNeonWorldChannel
Goddamn this is legendary
@googizmo
Da sucht man in den Tiefen von YT und stößt auf eine Perle... Noice!!!
@ipeypeye
goddessdamned sersh
@Jewus19
TROLLTROLLTROLLTROLL :P
@moamen19971
(Nice (Y