Red Flag is a synthpop band founded in 1984 in San Diego by brothers Chris … Read Full Bio ↴Red Flag is a synthpop band founded in 1984 in San Diego by brothers Chris Reynolds and Mark Reynolds.

Red Flag made the top 10 Billboard charts in 1988 with their memorable song Russian Radio. The next year Red Flag's debut album, Naive Art, released by Enigma Records, earned them another top 10 single on the Billboard Dance chart with "If I Ever". MTV put Red Flag's video, Russian Radio, in rotation later that year. Touring extensively, Red Flag played with acts Devo, Thomas Dolby, and Book of Love. They appeared on the TV show American Bandstand where they performed Russian Radio.

Since then, Red Flag released 11 albums, 14 CD singles, two box sets and appeared on numerous compilations. Their music has been featured on MTV reality shows. The band has played concerts around the world in the U.S., Europe, Canada, Mexico, and South America.

Discography:

Naive Art (1989) Includes Russian Radio, If I Ever, Pretty in Pity, Broken Heart and 7 other songs
Red Flag Naive Dance CD - 1990 Enigma Records
Machines -(1992 I.R.S. Records)
EP Red Flag - 1996 plan B records
Lighthouse - 1994 plan B records
CAVEAT EMPTOR - 1998 plan B records
The Eagle and Child - (2000) Includes The Game, In My Arms Again and Disarray and 7 other songs
The Crypt - 2000 plan b records
NAIVE ART [ special edition ] 2001 Restless Records
FEAR OF A RED PLANET - 2001 plan b records
BITTER END - 2002 plan b records
WHO ARE THE SKULLS? (2002)
CODEBREAKER T133 - 2002 plan b records
Born Again -2007 plan b records

Singles

Broken Heart - 1988-Synthecide Records 12"Vinyl and cassette

[SINGLE] Russian Radio - 1988-Enigma Records

Count to Three (single) �1989 Enigma Records (12" Vinyl only)

Disarray ( single )(1999)

The Game ( single )(2000)

In My Arms Again ( single )(2000)

Goodbye ( single )(2000)

Curtains ( single )(2000)

I See You ( single )(2000)

Black Christmas (2000) Maxi-Single includes 3 XMAS songs

I am the Wind (2001) Maxi-Single includes 'Beyond the Ice'

Fear of a Red Planet (2001) Maxi-Single

Prelude to a Disc (2001)

BOX SET megablack 1999
BOX SET fear series 2001

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Control
Red Flag Lyrics

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Well nobody knows, where love belongs
I've seen it in eyes, I've heard it in songs
It comes down to you
Lover what do I do?
I've listened to me, now I listen to you

Because I can't give, but I can take
Love for you, is all I've at stake on

I'm gonna lose my control
Lose my hold, and I'll be asking you to follow me there
I'm gonna lose lose my control, lose my hold, so follow me there

But when it comes down to hate
I have experience some ways
You see it's easy to be such a difficulty
I don't want you to be part of that story

Because I can't give, but I can take
Love for you, is all I've at stake on
I'm gonna lose my control
Lose my hold, and I'll be asking you to follow me there
I'm gonna lose lose my control, lose my hold, so follow me there

Lover what do I do?

Well nobody knows, where love belongs
I've seen it in eyes, I've heard it in songs
It comes down to you
Lover what do I do?
I've listened to me, now I listen to you

Because I can't give, but I can take
Love for you, is all I've at stake on
I'm gonna lose my control
Lose my hold, and I'll be asking you to follow me there
I'm gonna lose lose my control, lose my hold, so follow me there

Follow me there
Follow me there, there
Follow me there

Well nobody knows, where love belongs
I've seen it in eyes, I've heard it in songs
It comes down to you
Lover what do I do?
I've listened to me, now I listen to you

I'm gonna lose my control, I'm gonna lose my control

I'm gonna lose my control, lose my hold, so follow me there
I'm gonna lose my control, lose my hold, so follow me there

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Red Flag's song "Control" are about the struggle between love and hate and the singer's internal battle with losing control. The opening lines reveal the uncertainty of where love belongs and how it can be found through the eyes and songs of others. As the song progresses, the singer acknowledges their own struggles with love and hate, and how they can easily lose control in both of these emotions. They express their desire for their love interest not to be a part of their negative experiences with hate, and instead ask them to follow them towards a different path.

The chorus repeats the singer's fear of losing control and their willingness to risk it all for the love they have at stake. They recognize their inability to give but take love, and ask their lover for guidance in how to proceed.

Line by Line Meaning

Well nobody knows, where love belongs
The meaning that love has different interpretations for different individuals and hence there is no defined place where it truly belongs.

I've seen it in eyes, I've heard it in songs
Love can be witnessed in people's expressions and even reflected through various artist's songs.

It comes down to you
When it comes to love, it all depends on what you feel about it and how you make it work as it's internal.

Lover what do I do?
As I'm in love with you, I'm not sure what steps to take next, hence questioning my partner.

I've listened to me, now I listen to you
I've made decisions before, but since it's about us as a couple, I'm willing to listen to my partner and reach a conclusion together.

Because I can't give, but I can take
While I can receive your love, I don't know how to reciprocate it in the manner that you may expect.

Love for you, is all I've at stake on
All that I've put on the line is my heart and love for my partner, and I hope it is enough.

I'm gonna lose my control
The realization that being in love can make one lose control of their emotions and reactions.

Lose my hold, and I'll be asking you to follow me there
If I let go of the control, I want my partner to trust and follow me on this journey of love and emotions.

But when it comes down to hate
Although love is powerful, it's important to recognize that hate can also exist and cause issues, especially when it takes control.

I have experience some ways
The admission that the singer has had experiences with hate and the way it can affect oneself and relationships.

You see it's easy to be such a difficulty
Hate is simple, and it's easy to let it be challenging and create obstacles for oneself and others.

I don't want you to be part of that story
I want my partner to know that I don't want their involvement in anything related to hate or negativity.

Follow me there
As the singer is about to lose control, they want their partner to come along on this journey and be with them through thick and thin.

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