SELF CONTROL
Helena Hellwig Lyrics

On the night is my world
The singer's entire world exists during the night, possibly indicating a preference for night activities or that their life is more exciting at night.

City lights painted girls
Women in the city at night are inviting and charismatic, likely referring to the nightlife scene and how people dress up and put on a show for each other.

In the day nothing matters
During the daylight hours, life is mundane and uneventful, lacking the excitement and energy that can be found during the night.

It's the night time that flatters
The artist feels more attractive and alive at night, implying that there is more socializing or partying going on when compared to normal daylight hours.

In the night no control
The artist has lost control of themselves and their actions during the night, possibly due to the influence of drugs or alcohol or the presence of exciting events.

Through the wall something breaking
There is a sense of chaos and danger present, symbolized by something breaking through a wall, possibly referring to some kind of violence or wild behavior that is happening nearby.

Wearing white as you're walking
The subject is wearing white, which traditionally symbolizes purity and innocence, possibly to contrast with the dark or dangerous connotations of the nighttime setting.

Down the street of my soul
The event or person being described is becoming a part of who the artist is, symbolized by the metaphor of a street within their soul.

You take myself, you take my self-control
The subject, possibly an individual or substance, is taking away the artist's sense of self-control and autonomy.

You got me living only for the night
The artist's focus has become entirely consumed by the night and the events or experiences that occur during this time, implying an addictive or obsessive quality.

Before the morning comes the story's told
The events of the night will ultimately come to an end with the arrival of morning, which implies that these experiences are fleeting and possibly self-destructive in nature.

Another night, another day goes by
Time is passing quickly, with each successive night or day becoming less memorable and blending together with the rest of the artist's experiences.

I never stop myself to wonder why
The singer is not questioning their actions or the way they are living, indicating a lack of self-reflection or introspection.

You help me to forget to play my role
The subject is providing a release from the singer's real life responsibilities or obligations, allowing them to forget about their usual roles or personas and simply exist in the moment.

I, I live among the creatures of the night
The singer sees themselves as one of many participants in the nighttime culture, joined together in the allure and excitement of the night.

I haven't got the will to try to fight
The artist is acknowledging their sense of powerlessness or inability to resist the temptations or influences of the night.

Against a new tomorrow
The future is unknown or uncertain, implying either a reluctance to face the day ahead or a sense of nihilism and disbelief in the possibility of the future being better than the present.

So I guess I'll just believe it
The singer is acknowledging their own doubts or skepticism but is ultimately choosing to accept a certain belief or hope regardless of any rational reasons.

That tomorrow never comes
The singer is either resigned to the fact that the future will never be as exciting or fulfilling as the present, or they are rejecting the idea of delayed gratification in favor of living in the moment.