The eldest so… Read Full Bio ↴Kenna Zemedkun is an Ethiopian-born American musician.
The eldest son of an immigrant family relocated to Virginia Beach (and later raised in Cincinnati, Ohio), Kenna began to express an interest in music upon receiving a copy of U2's The Joshua Tree. More records by influential artists such as The Beatles, Stevie Wonder, The Cure and The Cars followed, and remain as inspiration and influence of Kenna's music today. With the release of his first single, "Hell Bent", Kenna gained moderate popularity and an underground following of fans who eagerly awaited the release of his debut album, New Sacred Cow. After many delays and swapping of record labels, the album was finally released under Columbia Records in 2003. A subsequent North American tour was launched in the Summer of 2003 with Depeche Mode frontman Dave Gahan.
The album, which was co-produced by Chad Hugo of The Neptunes, is difficult to place in a single genre, containing elements of Electronica, Synth pop, Post rock, and House music. Two singles, "Sunday After You" and "Freetime" followed the release of the album; the music video of the latter, along with "Hell Bent", appear sporadically on MTV2.
A second album, titled "Make Sure They See My Face," was released in October 2007.
Kenna has also contributed to many other tracks by bands associated with Chad Hugo or The Neptunes, including but not limited to "Spiral" from William Orbit's album Hello Waveforms and "Red to Black" and "The Hard Way" off of The Rising Tied, the first album from Mike Shinoda's Fort Minor (although the second cut is only available as a bonus track, on the limited edition version of the album).
Out of Control
Kenna Lyrics
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And there's a chance it's gonna explode
And I can't promise how when the weather
I can tell you it will happen for sure
Its a crazy world that's spining fast
Round and round and round we go
Just keep your eyes on me now love
[Chorus:]
Shit is out of control
It's out of control
And I don't care what is happening
No getting frustrated
I wanna be sedated
So I don't care love come with me
Yeah it's doing my head in
You're doing my head in
And I can't change the state of emotion
Bang Bang Boom
And energy's in the air
And the universe is speaking to me
And it's telling me telling you to get closer
Love lay it on me
It's the same old feeling
That I've been holding in
It's a feeling that's gotta hold
I need your love anarchy
So let me in and never let go (No)
[Chorus]
It's insane how it feels
It's insane how this feels
And I'm in and out of
And I'm losing my mind
It's insane how it feels
It's insane how it feels
And I'm feelin pressure
And it's buildin up inside
It's insane how it feels
It's insane how it feels
And I'm losing my head
Yeah I'm losing my mind
It's insane how it feels
It's insane how it feels
And I'm feel the pressure
And it's ready to blow
Shit is out of control
It's out of control
And I don't care what is happening
No getting fustrated
I wanna be sedated
So I don't care love come with me
Yeah it's doing my head in
You're doing my head in
And I can't change (hey)
Shit is out of control
It's out of control
And I don't care what is happening (Hey)
Shit is out of control
It's out of control
And I don't care what is happening (hey)
Shit is out of control
Out of control
The song "Out of Control" by Kenna appears to be about feeling overwhelmed and out of control in a chaotic and fast-paced world. The opening lines describe the pressure that's building up inside, with the suggestion that it might explode at any moment. The singer can't predict when, only that it will happen eventually. It's a sense of foreboding that's reflected in the repetition and urgency of the chorus, where the phrase "out of control" becomes almost like a mantra.
Despite the chaos, there's an invitation to find some peace in the midst of it all. The singer urges his love interest to keep their eyes on him, to never let go, and to lay their love and anarchy on him. There's a suggestion that being together can make the chaos of the world more bearable, even if only temporarily.
The second half of the song is more frenzied, with the energy in the air and the universe seemingly speaking to the singer. It's all building up to a climax, with the repeated phrase "it's insane how it feels" capturing the sense of being overwhelmed and losing control.
Overall, "Out of Control" seems to be a song about the need for human connection and the struggle to find stability and calm in a world that can feel overwhelming and unpredictable.
Line by Line Meaning
All this pressure is building up
There's a mounting sense of pressure and tension.
And there's a chance it's gonna explode
The situation might reach a point of no return.
And I can't promise how when the weather
I don't have control over when it will happen.
I can tell you it will happen for sure
It's inevitable that something will happen.
Its a crazy world that's spining fast
The world is moving too quickly and is unpredictable.
Round and round and round we go
We're stuck in a cyclical state of chaos.
Just keep your eyes on me now love
Focus on me and trust that I'll lead the way.
Never stay never let go (No)
Hold on tight and never let go, no matter what.
Shit is out of control
Things have gotten completely out of hand.
It's out of control
The situation is beyond anyone's control.
And I don't care what is happening
I'm unconcerned about what's happening because I can't change it.
No getting frustrated
There's no point in getting worked up over the situation.
I wanna be sedated
I wish I could escape and tune out the chaos.
So I don't care love come with me
Join me in my apathy towards the situation.
Yeah it's doing my head in
The chaos is causing me to lose my mind.
You're doing my head in
You're adding to the chaos and causing me more stress.
And I can't change the state of emotion
I'm unable to change the feelings of anxiety and helplessness.
Bang Bang Boom
There's a sudden burst of energy and excitement.
And energy's in the air
There's a palpable and intense energy in the environment.
And the universe is speaking to me
I feel a cosmic connection and message from the world around me.
And it's telling me telling you to get closer
The energy and message is urging us to come together for comfort and support.
Love lay it on me
Show me your love and affection amidst the chaos.
It's the same old feeling
I've felt this way before and I can't escape it.
That I've been holding in
I've been suppressing these feelings for a long time.
It's a feeling that's gotta hold
This feeling is so intense that it has a hold on me.
I need your love anarchy
I need your love to help me through this chaotic time.
So let me in and never let go (No)
Let me be a part of your life and continue to support me always.
It's insane how it feels
The situation is so overwhelming and intense that it's driving me crazy.
And I'm in and out of
I'm struggling to maintain a sense of stability and control.
And I'm losing my mind
I feel like I'm going crazy and losing touch with reality.
And I'm feelin pressure
The mounting pressure is causing me distress.
And it's buildin up inside
The tension is boiling up and is becoming unbearable.
It's out of control
The situation is completely unmanageable and unpredictable.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHAD HUGO, KENNA ZEMEDKUN
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