Oxnard, California
United States,
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Oxnard, California
United States,
Started in August 1999. The HC scene in Oxnard was at an
all time low, and shows that summer never peaked about 30 or 40 kids.
Zack's old band had fizzled back in the Spring and it left a real sour taste in
his mouth. He decided to move from vocals to guitar and write every
song, so no matter what members came and went, the band would
persevere.
Zack recruited Ryan Fredette (Vocals), Chris Holden (bass), and Tony
Melino (drums) to start... basically three retards like Zack
who had little skill, but much desire to play. Recorded there demo for
free with friends at the Ghost Chamber in Ventura, CA and it came
out a week before there first show at Lazerstar in Oxnard, CA.
This was the last Lazerstar show ever, but the beginning of a new era
for the Nard. A couple months later they put out our first 7" called "The
Nard Curse e.p." on Zack's own label, Camel Clutch. They did there first
NorCal weekend with Kill Your Idols and had a blast. They learned a lot
from them. The first year was an amazing year, and raised a
lot of eyebrows everywhere they went in So Cal, mostly due to the fact
that they brought about 25 friends with us to every show. The year
culminated with a show at the Living Room in Goleta, CA on December
16th 2000, for a show that was documented on the Intense Energy 7",
that Zack released shortly after.
Ryan and Zack had saved up enough money, and planned to release there
first LP, but Daniel Sant convinced Zack that he should talk to Dave Mandel
first. Much to his surprise, Mandel backed the idea of doing there record,
and they spent the money that they had saved up for there first LP on an '89
Dodge Ram Van. They recorded the "Another Year" LP in the summer of
2001 and left for there first full US tour with friends Fields of Fire shortly
after. The tour was a true test of character. On the 3 1/2 week tour Zack
thought they played two shows to more than 25 kids and slept in the van
every night except for about 4. The road breaks a lot of dudes, but
Ryan and Zack were amped to get out there again. It wouldn't happen until
June 2002, when they embarked on our 2nd US tour, this time for five
weeks.
They wrote and recorded "The Truth Hurts" LP in various spurts
surrounding the summer, and it was released in early 2003. They did two
more full U.S. tours off that record in April and September. In Control
had been plagued by member problems from the start, but they really
started catching up to them after "The Truth Hurts" came out. Zack can count
the number of ex-members they had who aren't a bi#@h on one hand.
In fact, Zack could flash a peace sign and count them on that.
It's about 4 1/2 years since the summer that In Control started this s^i* in. The
faces, bands, and times that surround them have all changed. In Control's final 7"
will be released in February on Rival Records, and IC will bite the dust
shortly after.
In Control's says thanks to the handful of dudes out there who always kept the faith.
Discography:
Hometown Pride - Nardcore '99 demo
The Nard Curse e.p. 7" - Camel Clutch Recs
Another Year CD/LP - Indecision Recs
Plays the Hits 7" - For the Core recs
The Truth Hurts CD/LP - Indecision/Martyr Recs
s/t 7"/CDep - Rival Recs
Band Members;
Guitar:Zack
Vocals:Ryan
Drums:Tony,Matt
Bass:Limp Chris, Micah, Robert, Davehard, Lance, Jones, Max
myspace.com/inxcontrol & geocities.com/inxcontrol/
Not Afraid
In Control Lyrics
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that there's always going to be someone better,
quicker, fitter, smarter, stronger than me
but when I look in the mirror at least
I can accept the person I see
I'm not afraid to be me
And even if I'm all alone
and everyone turns their back and walks away
but I get by
The lyrics of "Not Afraid" by In Control are about self-acceptance and finding inner strength. The first verse acknowledges that there will always be someone who seems better in some way, but the singer has come to understand that it is more important to accept oneself than to compare oneself to others. In the second verse, the singer declares that they are not afraid to be themselves, even if others reject them. The final lines suggest that while the singer may feel lonely or unsupported, they are able to persevere.
This song is a reminder that it is crucial to be comfortable in one's own skin, even when faced with external pressures to conform or excel beyond your abilities. It celebrates resilience and the ability to endure through difficult times. The simple melody and straightforward lyrics make it accessible to anyone who has ever felt like an outsider or struggled with self-doubt.
Line by Line Meaning
Through the years I've come to realize
Over time, I have gained an understanding
that there's always going to be someone better,
There will always be someone who is superior
quicker, fitter, smarter, stronger than me
They may be faster, more physically fit, smarter, and stronger than me
but when I look in the mirror at least
However, when I see myself in the mirror
I can accept the person I see
I am willing to embrace the person that I am
I'm not afraid to be me
I am not scared of expressing my true self
And even if I'm all alone
In spite of being all by myself
and everyone turns their back and walks away
In the event that everyone abandons and disregards me
I don't know if I'd feel any different than I do today
I might not have a different reaction than I have at present
but I get by
Regardless, I manage to persevere
Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ANDREAS JOHNSON
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Karigan Byers
Thank you! To everyone who commented with your spiritually wise words to me. โค๏ธ I totally forgot about this post but came back to see all the love of God pouring through each one of you back to me. God has worked on me tremendously over the past year! Still a work in progress, as we all are! But Iโm not where I was and for that Iโm grateful unto him! Bless you all!
โHe never promised that the cross would not get heavy
And the hill would not be hard to climb
He never offered our victories without fighting
But He said help would always come in time
So just remember when you're standing in the valley of decision
And the adversary says give in
Just hold on, our Lord will show up
And He will take you through the fire again!โ โค๏ธ๐
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Brian Forte
Fantastic
Hunter
@dr We can fight any obstacle with God on our side.
Hunter
Thank you for helping me feel the presence of God.
Kayla B
I've lived in a self imposed prison for years because of fear. But I see it for what is now. Listening to this video really helps.For I am no longer a slave to fear, I am a child of God
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"If God is with us, who shall be against us"Amen!!!!
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Amen amen๐๐
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Yayyyyyy!!!
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