Members … Read Full Bio ↴Four-piece Pulkas was formed in the mid 90's in London, UK.
Members were:
Luke Lloyd (vocals),
Martin Bourne (guitar),
Jules McBride (bass),
Rob Lewis (drums).
Despite other offers, they accepted a contract with Earache Records. Pulkas joined the label's 1998 NextGen package tour before entering the studio with Colin Richardson, previously producer with Machine Head and Fear Factory. The result was "Greed", which earned them a series of comparisons with Korn and Tool that the band resented. The cover of Greed, meanwhile, earned the band a certain notoriety, featuring as it did a picture of a sperm fertilizing an egg.
Pulkas silently disbanded sometime between 1999-2000.
Control
Pulkas Lyrics
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There's a will
There's a wall
There's a way
You need me
Deny
It's the name
You're playing
With me
Control
Control
I know you want it this time
Control
Control
Your fear is feeding your lie
Hold back the flood
You've had more than enough Capsized
Empty
Screaming
Got to stop this sinking feeling Reject the blood
Now the crush comes to shove
Feel leeches lips feeding
No way out conceding
Control
I know you want it this time
Control
Your fear is feeding your lie
The lyrics to Pulkas's song Control touch on a few different themes, primarily relating to power and control in a relationship. The singer urges their partner to stop denying their desire to be controlled, and instead to embrace it. The lyrics "try / there's a will / there's a wall / there's a way / you need me" suggest that the partner is struggling to assert their independence, but the singer is offering them a path forward by taking control. The repeated chorus of "control" emphasizes this theme, and the lines "your fear is feeding your lie" suggest that the partner is afraid to admit their desire for control.
The second half of the song shifts to a different theme, that of avoiding emotional turmoil. The lines "hold back the flood / you've had more than enough / capsized / empty / screaming" suggest that the partner is on the brink of emotional collapse, and needs to find a way to stabilize themselves. The lines "reject the blood / now the crush comes to shove / feel leeches lips feeding / no way out conceding" suggest that the partner needs to actively reject the negative emotions and influences in their life, otherwise they will be overwhelmed.
Line by Line Meaning
Try
When you have the will to do something, there is an obstacle that blocks your path but there is always a way to overcome it and you need me to do that.
There's a will
When you have the desire to do something, there will always be challenges you have to face in order to achieve your goal.
There's a wall
Obstacles, difficulties and problems will emerge before you as you try to pursue your aims.
There's a way
Despite the obstacles, there is still an opportunity, a method or a technique that can be used to overcome the challenges and succeed.
You need me
I am the one who can push or help you to overcome the challenges and find the right way to succeed.
Deny
You are playing a game wherein you are denying the need for someone to help you overcome the obstacles.
It's the name
This is what the game is all about: denying someone who can help you achieve your aim.
Of the game
The objective of the game is to not give in to the idea of seeking help or acknowledging the need for assistance.
You're playing
You are actively participating in this game.
With me
I am the one you are playing with or competing against.
Control
The word is repeated to emphasize the theme of this song, which is gaining or losing control of oneself and one's actions.
I know you want it this time
You are looking for control, even though you have lost it before.
Your fear is feeding your lie
You lie to yourself because your fear blinds your judgment and distorts the reality.
Hold back the flood
Stop yourself from giving into your emotions and desires.
You've had more than enough
You have had too much of what you wanted and it is now causing more harm than good.
Capsized
Your world has been turned upside down.
Empty
You feel as though you have nothing left and are running out or feeling drained.
Screaming
Your inner voice of emotions and distress is shouting loudly.
Got to stop this sinking feeling
You need to eliminate the feeling of being trapped, helpless, sinking or drowning.
Reject the blood
Stop being dependent on something, someone or even yourself.
Now the crush comes to shove
At this point, the situation has become truly difficult or stressful and a hard confrontation is inevitable.
Feel leeches lips feeding
Something is gradually draining and draining you with a persistent, insatiable desire.
No way out conceding
Accepting that there are no options or solutions to the problems you are facing.
Your fear is feeding your lie
Your fear is becoming stronger and stronger, causing you to believe in lies that are far from reality.
Contributed by Annabelle N. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Alex Perry
Whatever happened to these guys? They released one killer album then split up as far as I know 🤔
Israel Torres Madrigal
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