The song centers on Peter Hook's cool, droning, minimalist bassline formed over a methodical and mechanistic drum beat courtesy of Stephen Morris. In dramatic contrast, Bernard Sumner's guitar work is sharp and clipped, and bears a striking resemblance to Dave Davies' work on early Kinks singles such as "You Really Got Me" and "All Day and All Night". Ian Curtis' lyrics concern a girl having an epileptic seizure (i.e. "losing control"), a condition which Curtis himself suffered from, and Curtis' delivery is nervy and paranoid, reflecting the ominous music. Many indie bands have covered it, as well as Siobhan Fahey and Grace Jones.
The name of the song is referenced in the title of Control, a biopic of Ian Curtis, which includes the incident inspiring the song, and also the recording of the song, showing Morris using an aerosol can sprayed into a microphone as percussion.
The film 24 Hour Party People includes a scene dramatizing the recording of the song, and suggests that Morris recorded the drum beat on the roof of the studio, as well as continuing to play the beat long after the other band members recorded their parts and left the studio. This could have been simply for humour, or making reference to Martin Hannett's eccentricity (in a previous scene, he is depicted recording "silence" atop a hill).
She's Lost Control
Joy Division Lyrics
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She's lost control
And she's clinging to the nearest passerby
She's lost control
And she gave away the secrets of her past
And said, "I've lost control again"
And to the voice that told her when and where to act
She said, "I've lost control again"
And she turned around and took me by the hand
And said, "I've lost control again"
And how I'll never know just why or understand
She said, "I've lost control again"
And she screamed out, kicking on her side, and said
"I've lost control again"
And seized up on the floor, I thought she'd die
She said, "I've lost control"
She's lost control again
She's lost control
She's lost control again
She's lost control
That I had to phone her friend to state my case
And say she's lost control again
And she showed up all the errors and mistakes
And said, "I've lost control again"
And she expressed herself in many different ways
Until she lost control again
And walked upon the edge of no escape
And laughed, "I've lost control"
She's lost control again
She's lost control
She's lost control again
She's lost control
The lyrics to Joy Division's song She's Lost Control are some of the most haunting and powerful in the band's catalog, exploring themes of mental illness and loss of control. The song's protagonist is clearly suffering, with confusion in her eyes as she clings to a passerby for support. The repetition of the phrase "She's lost control" drives home the intense feelings of helplessness and despair that the character is experiencing.
As the song progresses, the singer gives away the secrets of her past and acknowledges that she has lost control again, seemingly speaking to an internal voice that prompts her actions. The song reaches its climax with the character seizing up on the floor, with the singer fearing that she might die.
The lyrics to She's Lost Control are open to interpretation, but they likely reflect lead singer Ian Curtis' experiences with epilepsy and depression. Curtis himself suffered from both conditions, often experiencing seizures on stage and struggling with mood swings and suicidal thoughts. The song can be seen as a raw, unflinching portrayal of his personal struggles, as well as a wider exploration of the complex and often taboo issue of mental health.
Line by Line Meaning
Confusion in her eyes that says it all
Her eyes show that she is confused, distressed, and struggling to handle the situation.
She's lost control
She has lost her grip on reality, her emotions, and her actions.
And she's clinging to the nearest passerby
Out of desperation and need for support, she is holding on to anyone nearby.
And she gave away the secrets of her past
She revealed private information about her life that she usually keeps hidden, indicating her lack of control over her own behavior.
And said, "I've lost control again"
She acknowledges and admits her lack of control over the situation and her actions.
And to the voice that told her when and where to act
She was being controlled by an external force, possibly a voice in her head, that dictated her behavior and actions.
She said, "I've lost control again"
She is confessing once again that she is helpless and has no control over the situation.
And she turned around and took me by the hand
She seeks support and comfort from someone she trusts and takes them by their hand.
And said, "I've lost control again"
She admits again that she is not in control of her emotions and actions in the moment.
And how I'll never know just why or understand
The person observing her cannot comprehend the reasons behind her behavior and cannot fully understand her situation.
She said, "I've lost control again"
She continues to confess that she has lost control and cannot handle the situation.
And she screamed out, kicking on her side, and said
She expresses her distress through screams and kicks, emphasizing her lack of control over her actions.
"I've lost control again"
Once again, she admits her inability to control her thoughts, feelings, and actions.
And seized up on the floor, I thought she'd die
She collapses on the floor, possibly due to a physical or emotional breakdown, causing concern for her well-being.
She said, "I've lost control"
She finally admits to fully losing control of her situation and her life.
That I had to phone her friend to state my case
The observer finds it necessary to reach out to her friend in desperation to seek help for her situation.
And say she's lost control again
The observer informs her friend about her loss of control and need for assistance.
And she showed up all the errors and mistakes
The girl reveals all her faults, errors, and judgment lapses, emphasizing her lack of control over her own behavior.
And said, "I've lost control again"
She confesses once again that she is not capable of handling the situation.
And she expressed herself in many different ways
She tries to communicate her emotions and thoughts through various means, indicating her confusion and desperation.
Until she lost control again
Despite her attempts to express herself, she eventually loses control over her behavior again.
And walked upon the edge of no escape
She is close to a breaking point, where she may not be able to return from the mental and emotional distress she is experiencing.
And laughed, "I've lost control"
She laughs at her own inability to handle the situation and her lack of control over it.
She's lost control again
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the girl's continuous struggle with losing control over her own thoughts and actions.
She's lost control
The phrase repeats once again, emphasizing the theme of losing control that runs throughout the song.
She's lost control again
The repetition of the phrase once again highlights the girl's constant struggle with losing control.
She's lost control
The final repetition serves as a haunting reminder of the girl's ongoing struggle with losing control and the depth of her mental and emotional distress.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Bernard Sumner, Ian Kevin Curtis, Peter Hook, Stephen Paul David Morris
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@rafaellemos4194
Confusion in her eyes that says it all
She's lost control
And she's clinging to the nearest passer by
She's lost control
And she gave away the secrets of her past
And said I've lost control again
And of a voice that told her when and where to act
She said I've lost control again
And she turned around and took me by the hand
And said I've lost control again
And how I'll never know just why or understand
She said I've lost control again
And she screamed out, kicking on her side
And said I've lost control again
And seized up on the floor, I thought she'd die
She said I've lost control
She's lost control again
She's lost control
She's lost control again
She's lost control
Well I had to phone her friend to state her case
And say she's lost control again
And she showed up all the errors and mistakes
And said I've lost control again
But she expressed herself in many different ways
Until she lost control again
And walked upon the edge of no escape and laughed
I've lost control
She's lost control again
She's lost control
She's lost control again
She's lost control
I could live a little better with the myths and the lies
When the darkness broke in, I just broke down and cried
I could live a little in a wider line
When the change is gone, when the urge is gone
To lose control When here we come
@user-jl4pp9hf3o
Растерянность в её взгляде говорящая:
она утратила контроль
и цепляется за каждого встречного;
она потеряла контроль.
Она разболтала секреты своего прошлого и сказала:
«Я снова утратила контроль»
О голосе, командовавшим ей,
она сказала: «Я снова утратила контроль».
Она повернулась, взяла меня за руку и сказала:
«Я снова утратила контроль»
И мне никогда не узнать и не понять, почему на сказала:
«Я снова утратила контроль».
Она кричала, ударяя себя:
«Я утратила контроль».
Когда она замерла на полу и я подумал, что она умерла,
она сказала: «Я утратила контроль».
Она снова утратила контроль.
Она потеряла контроль.
Она снова утратила контроль.
Она потеряла контроль.
Мне пришлось звонить её подруге, всё объяснять и сказать:
она снова сорвалась.
Она указала на все свои ошибки и сказала:
«Я снова утратила контроль».
Она была такой разносторонней, пока
снова не сорвалась
и не пошла по краю неизбежности, смеясь:
«Я потеряла контроль».
Она снова утратила контроль.
Она потеряла контроль.
Она снова утратила контроль.
Она потеряла контроль.
@thanos2101
Perhaps their best song. Everything from the bassline to the drums to the creative and deep instrumentation as a whole and of course Ian's voice, lyrics and interpretation are perfect. The song is deep and moving at the same time and the whole package is amazing and unparalleled. What a glorious band Joy Division were indeed!
@the2ndcoming135
This video should be the official jawn. Loving how that wife is all like please don’t leave me to be a damsel in distress, all alone in this big ass house. And, the husband is all like babe, I gotta go be a savage, then promptly leaves her to her own devices.
@C345OFR
It's between this, Day Of The Lords and Transmission IMO
@thanos2101
@@C345OFR Both these and especially Transmission are also among my favourites! Insight and Candidate are also pretty high in my list and from one point onwards I really can't rank Joy Division's songs. They are all amazing!
@melrodas
I'm not a fan of the videos but at least it's giving JD more exposure. All of the songs are masterpieces and they should not fall into obscurity.
@plantain.1739
That in no way requires any of this.
@srujan00
Not masterpieces - simple rhythms, some of them catchy.
@solidifiedmilk571
@@srujan00 Musical technicality is not everything. I disagree with them being called simple rhythms, but more importantly, Joy Division made masterpieces because of the emotion that they put into their works.
@williampappas5712
well.
listen to Whitney Houston oh bobby brown,not really your type of music
@the2ndcoming135
Groove: Get in ugly were going for a ride😎
Me: Nods head in unison with awaiting journey😎