Marques Toliver has played on records for Brooklyn Artists such as Miles Benjamin Anthony Robinson, Holly Miranda, Grizzly Bear, Scott Matthew and TV On The Radio.
COntrol
Marques Toliver Lyrics
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Twenty four hours to go
Let the radio keep playin'
Twenty four hours to go
I couldn't move my head on Friday
Twenty four hours to go, and you're not hear baby
I dream about the next time we'll see each other
I don't want to have to wait to see my lover
I dream about the next time, oh, I need you now
Yeah, you know what I'm talkin' about, yeah, you know
'Cause baby you control my yeah my smile baby
I can't even hold it, no, inside, baby
I try to keep my mind busy on something, concentrate
But there's no use, I miss my baby, feels like I've lost a friend
But the distance between us, will not make me lose my way
Turn up your speakers, if your baby's gone away
And let the radio keep playin' (oh yeah)
Oh just let the radio keep playin'
Baby you control my, yeah, my smile, baby
I can't even hold (hold it, hold it) inside baby
Ain't no river wide, no valley low enough
To keep me from getting to you baby
Ain't no river wide, no valley low enough
To keep me from getting to you baby
To keep me from getting, to keep me from getting
To keep me from getting to you baby
To keep me from getting, to keep me from getting
To keep me from getting to you baby
I'll search to find you, find you
Because I know that you're my home
Twenty four hours to go
Your love is better than silver and gold
Than silver and gold
Twenty four hours to go
Twenty four hours to go
Baby
Marques Toliver's song "Control" is a love song about a couple who are separated for a short period of time. The singer of the song is longing to be reunited with their lover and counting down the hours until they are together again. He talks about how he misses his baby and how it feels like he's lost a friend. The song suggests that the couple is in a long-distance relationship and that the singer feels incomplete without his lover. The lyrics plead for the lover to hurry home so that they can be together again.
In the song, Toliver uses the radio as a source of comfort and distraction. He urges the listener to let the radio keep playing and turn up the volume as their loved one has gone away. The radio is the backdrop to their memories and their love story, and it reminds them of their attachment to each other. The song also has an uplifting message that nothing can keep the singer from getting to his lover. He says that "Ain't no river wide, no valley low enough to keep me from getting to you baby," which is an optimistic and romantic view of their love.
Overall, "Control" is a touching love song that captures the emotions of a couple separated by distance. It speaks to the universal feeling of missing someone you love and highlights the importance of relationships and connections in our lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Let the radio keep playin'
I don't want to be alone with my thoughts, so I'll keep the radio on
Twenty four hours to go
I'm counting down the minutes until you come back to me
I couldn't move my head on Friday
I was so lost in missing you that I couldn't focus on anything else
Twenty four hours to go, and you're not here baby
I miss you so much and wish you were here with me
You know I hate sleeping alone, so do your best and hurry home
I need you here with me because being alone is unbearable
I dream about the next time we'll see each other
All I can think about is being together again
I don't want to have to wait to see my lover
I don't want to be apart from you any longer than necessary
I dream about the next time, oh, I need you now
I'm desperate for you to be with me again
Yeah, you know what I'm talkin' about, yeah, you know
You understand how I feel because you feel the same way
'Cause baby you control my yeah my smile baby
You have the power to make me happy or sad
I can't even hold it, no, inside, baby
My emotions are overwhelming and I can't keep them hidden
I try to keep my mind busy on something, concentrate
I try to distract myself from missing you by focusing on other things
But there's no use, I miss my baby, feels like I've lost a friend
Nothing can fill the void of you being gone, it's like I lost a part of myself
But the distance between us, will not make me lose my way
I won't forget where I'm going and what's important, even though we're apart
Turn up your speakers, if your baby's gone away
If you're missing someone, listen to music to ease the pain
And let the radio keep playin' (oh yeah)
Let the music fill the silence and keep you company
Ain't no river wide, no valley low enough
No matter how difficult it is, I'll do whatever it takes to be with you
To keep me from getting to you baby
Nothing will stop me from being with you
I'll search to find you, find you
I'll go to the ends of the earth to be with you
Because I know that you're my home
You're not just a person, you're where I belong
Your love is better than silver and gold
Your love is the most valuable thing in my life
Twenty four hours to go
I'm still counting down until you're back with me
Than silver and gold
Your love is worth more than any material possession
Twenty four hours to go
I can't wait until you're here again
Twenty four hours to go
Each minute feels like an eternity without you
Baby
I love you more than words can express
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: NICKOLAS ASHFORD, VALERIE SIMPSON, MARQUES TOLIVER
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Rosheta Wesbter
His talent is such a blessing. Why is he not a top selling artist?
Andrés Kinross
Esto es más que magnÃfico. Muy grande el talento de este hombre.
Mephatass
that voice.... those lyrics.... that violin play.... soooo so good
jason defrain
i have to say i am beyond impressed. your violin talent blows me away, your singing is phenomenal, your lyrics are very touching. love love love what you do!! keep it up
Austin Woolley
its rare to see someone sing and play the violin. this man is beautiful and amazing
PerfectlysaneKarlye
This is why I love Mahagony Sessions on youtube. All of the artists are singing live. They're on the verge of tears while singing and that's what makes me just love music. If you sound like you have no passion then it makes me really mad. That's why I hate super mainstream songs, artists are just performing to perform.And that goes with everything. If something is good you can tell, that it's what moves them, they truely care about what they do.
Eduardo Sousa
Australian musicians make me love music even more I do!
Lisa B.
The song is simple, but he makes it so exciting and beautiful.
Raphael Garcia
Can you say ARTISTIC GENIUS?!? This guy is so talented <3
Adrian Holmes
This guy is absolutely incredible, what a talent.