Jebediah are an alternative rock band from Perth, Australia. Forming in 199… Read Full Bio ↴Jebediah are an alternative rock band from Perth, Australia. Forming in 1994, the band consists of Kevin Mitchell (vocals, rhythm guitar), Vanessa Thornton (bass guitar), Chris Daymond (lead guitar) and Brett Mitchell (drums). The band signed with Murmur, a label of Sony Music, in 1996 and released their first album Slightly Odway in 1997. They released three more albums before splitting with Sony: Of Someday Shambles, Jebediah and Glee Sides and Sparities.

In 2004, Jebediah produced their fourth album Braxton Hicks and released it on their own record label, Redline Records in conjunction with Shock Records.

Lead singer Kevin Mitchell released his second solo album Suburban Songbook in 2006 under the pseudonym Bob Evans.

Their official site is http://www.jebediah.net/.

Control
Jebediah Lyrics

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We were doin' fine
We had everything, the stars and the sunshine
Drinking liquor from the neck of the daytime
From the city to the sea
There was nothing that could hold us back
Falling like the rain for each other
With the hope of a slow train
Memories grew older than smoke stains

There was something going on that
Nothing in the world could change

Where do I go now?
'Cos I don't wanna be in control
Where do I go now?
'Cos I don't wanna be in control
I don't wanna be in control again
I don't wanna be in control
I don't wanna be in control again

Playing in the sand
Thinking everything we held in our good hands
Was immune to all the stuff that you can't plan
Now I'm trying to understand
The good to come with moving on

Where do I go now?
'Cos I don't wanna be in control
Where do I go now?
'Cos I don't wanna be in control

I don't wanna be in control again
I don't wanna be in control
I don't wanna be in control again

I'll kick my plans to the side of the road
I wanna live more but I can't let go
I wanna live more
But I can't let go
[repeat]

I'll kick my plans to the side of the road
I wanna live more but I can't let go
I wanna live more but I can't let go
I wanna live more

Where do I go now?
'Cos I don't wanna be in control
Where do I go now?
'Cos I don't wanna be in control
I don't wanna be in control again
I don't wanna be in control
I don't wanna be in control again
I don't wanna be in control
I don't wanna be in control again
I don't wanna be in control
I don't wanna be in control again

Never in control

Never in control
Never in control

Overall Meaning

The song "Control" by Jebediah is about the feeling of being overwhelmed and tired of being in control all the time. The verses describe a time when the singer and their partner were free-spirited and carefree, enjoying life and each other's company with reckless abandon. However, as time goes on, they begin to feel burdened by the responsibility of maintaining that level of carefree living. The lyrics "There was something going on that/Nothing in the world could change" suggests that no matter how hard they try, the complacency and pressure to uphold their free-spirited lifestyle has caught up with them.

The chorus then poses the question "Where do I go now?" as a way to express their confusion and frustration with the situation. They no longer want to be in control of everything and crave the freedom they once knew. The repeated refrain "I don't wanna be in control again" emphasizes their desire to let go and rediscover that carefree lifestyle they once had. The bridge of the song expresses their fear of letting go, as they have spent so much time and effort being in control that it has become a part of who they are.

Jebediah's "Control" is a poignant reminder of the importance of balancing control and freedom in our lives. The song emphasizes the danger of letting control consume us and the importance of letting go and enjoying life without the burden of constantly trying to be in control.

Line by Line Meaning

We were doin' fine
At one point, things were going well for us

We had everything, the stars and the sunshine
We felt content and fulfilled with what we had

Drinking liquor from the neck of the daytime
We were carefree and enjoyed life's pleasures

From the city to the sea
We experienced all that life had to offer, whether it be in the urban or coastal areas

There was nothing that could hold us back
We felt unstoppable and invincible

Falling like the rain for each other
We were deeply in love with one another

With the hope of a slow train
We looked forward to a long journey together

Memories grew older than smoke stains
We created many memories together that have lasted a long time

There was something going on that Nothing in the world could change
Despite what we experienced or encountered, there was a special bond between us that couldn't be broken

Where do I go now?
I am unsure of where to go next

'Cos I don't wanna be in control
I don't want the responsibility of being in charge of my life

I don't wanna be in control again
I have experienced being in control before and I don't want to go through that again

Playing in the sand
We were carefree and enjoyed simple pleasures in life

Thinking everything we held in our good hands
We took for granted what we had in life

Was immune to all the stuff that you can't plan
We thought life's unexpected challenges wouldn't affect us

Now I'm trying to understand The good to come with moving on
I am looking for the positives in starting fresh and moving on with my life

I'll kick my plans to the side of the road
I am willing to give up my previously set plans for the future

I wanna live more but I can't let go
I desire to experience more in life but I am having trouble letting go of the past

Never in control
I have come to the realization that I have never truly been in control of my life

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