Control
Landon Hughes Lyrics
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Out of this town
Out of this place
You sit by and let time pass
Because after all you know
Nothing lasts
Scenes unwind
Behind your eyes
But we never gave it a chance to call
I thought you did
You thought I didn't care
And you have caught me off my guard
Are you in control of your heart?
The lyrics of the song "Control" by Landon Hughes express the desire to break free from the limitations of a small town and escape the feeling of being trapped. The dream of a better life and excitement outside of the mundane routine is reflected through the first few lines. However, it acknowledges how easily people can let time pass by, and how nothing lasts forever, which possibly results in the fear of taking risks and making big changes.
The lyrics also touch on the theme of missed opportunities and unfulfilled potential. The line "But we never gave it a chance to call" highlights the possibility of a missed connection or a lost opportunity. The singer implies that they both had feelings for each other, but their fear or hesitation prevented them from expressing it. The last line, "Are you in control of your heart?" is a rhetorical question that reflects the ambiguity and uncertainty of the situation. It could also mean that the singer questions if the other person is truly in control of their feelings.
Line by Line Meaning
Dream of the day you get away
Yearn for the moment you can escape from your present circumstances
Out of this town
Leave this place you are not happy at
Out of this place
Leave the current situation that has been holding you back
You sit by and let time pass
You are passive in your life and let time pass you by
Because after all you know
Your belief is that nothing good lasts forever
Nothing lasts
Everything comes to an end
Spring to Fall you saw it all
You experienced all the seasons, the ups and the downs
Scenes unwind
Life goes on and things change, sometimes unexpectedly
Behind your eyes
You've seen and experienced many things in your life
But we never gave it a chance to call
We never allowed ourselves the opportunity to see what might have been
I thought you did
I assumed you wanted the same thing I did
You thought I didn't care
You felt I was indifferent to what you wanted
And you have caught me off my guard
You have surprised me with your actions or words
Are you in control of your heart?
You wonder if you have control over your emotions or if they control you.
Contributed by Charlie K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.