Control
Golden Vessel Lyrics
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Leaving my lips all the words are no more than a sound, a sound
I needed you to see me, I needed you to see me falling
Oh, something doesn't feel right
Keeping me awake all night, all night, all night
Oh, something doesn't feel right
Keeping me awake all night, all night, all night
Holding my cheeks like I got nothing left to control
Leaving my lips all the words are no more than a sound, a sound
I need you to see me, I need you to see me fall
I need you to see me hope
I look up as I sink in
Now do I drown or try to swim
Oh, something doesn't feel right
Keeping me awake all night, all night, all night
Oh, something doesn't feel right
Keeping me awake all night, all night, all night
I look up as I sink in
Now do I drown or try to swim
I feel the world in caving in
I feel the world in caving in
I look up as I sink in, sink in, sink in
I look up as I sink in
I look up as I sink in, sink in, sink in, sink in
I look up as I sink in
Now do I drown or try to swim
I feel the world in caving in
I feel the world in caving in
The lyrics to Golden Vessel's "Control" describe a sense of helplessness and desperation in a relationship that is falling apart. The singer feels like they are losing control and falling apart, while they desperately need their partner to see what they are going through. The metaphor of sinking in water is used to describe this feeling of being overwhelmed and unsure of how to move forward.
The chorus repeats the line "something doesn't feel right, keeping me awake all night" which reinforces the singer's sense of anxiety and uncertainty. The repeated phrase emphasizes that this feeling is persistent and all-consuming for the singer, making it difficult for them to carry on with their life. The singer's desire for their partner to see them falling and to see them hope highlights the importance of validation and support in a relationship.
Line by Line Meaning
Holding my breath like I got nothing left in my soul
Feeling empty and breathless, like there is nothing left inside.
Leaving my lips all the words are no more than a sound, a sound
Feeling like words have lost their power and are meaningless.
I needed you to see me, I needed you to see me falling
Desiring someone to see and acknowledge personal struggles and vulnerabilities.
Oh, something doesn't feel right
Keeping me awake all night, all night, all night
Experiencing a deep sense of discomfort or unease that keeps one awake all night.
Holding my cheeks like I got nothing left to control
Feeling helpless and out of control, expressing this physically by holding one's cheeks.
I need you to see me, I need you to see me fall
I need you to see me hope
Craving validation and support from someone while experiencing both lows and highs.
I look up as I sink in
Now do I drown or try to swim
Facing a difficult situation and questioning whether to give up or keep fighting.
I feel the world in caving in
I look up as I sink in
Experiencing overwhelming pressure or stress and feeling like everything is closing in.
Contributed by Peyton E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mav Lachmaiya
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