Formed in 2007 the first album was released on 2008-02-01 in Europe and is named Broken Grid.
Solar Fake is a pure Electro-Project with synthesized sounds and vocals by Sven Friedrich.
Under Control
Solar Fake Lyrics
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Should I wait and not blink, or should I run and get away
But every will would need a force
And once again there will be another way out, just like every time
So I go drowning and see what's coming next
I could go and have a drink with you, but I'm too bored
Oh, it could be nice but that's not what I'm looking for, what you're looking for
Well, it seems so draining just to think about it anyway
So I keep going and leave it all untouched
I'm under control
I am well sedated and permanently sick
I'm under control
I don't care too much if I win or if I get tricked
I ran out of passion, but carry the weight
'Til the end when I bury myself
Still under control, I'm taking it all from you
I go waste your time like any other day
Seems I look forsaken, and I'll be either way
And when I'm laughing it's my fault
And when I say that all these pictures on the wall are greyish anyway
I didn't mean it, they're only black and white
The lyrics of Solar Fake's song "Under Control" express the feeling of being trapped in a monotonous and unfulfilling life. The opening lines describe the precariousness of the situation, where the singer is standing on the edge of an iceberg, with a crack threatening to swallow him whole. The indecision of whether to wait or run creates a sense of anxiety and tension.
The refrain "I'm under control" is repeated several times, but it is not clear who or what is controlling the singer. While he claims to be "well sedated," he also admits to feeling permanently sick. He has lost his passion for life and carries his burden until the end, where he will bury himself. Despite this, the singer still takes everything from those around him, suggesting that he is not entirely passive in his situation.
The verse that reads, "I could go and have a drink with you, but I'm too bored" reveals that the singer is not interested in seeking out new experiences or connections with others. He sees it as a waste of time and energy when the result is still the same: he is still trapped under someone's control. The line "I'm under control, I don't care too much if I win or if I get tricked" illustrates a sense of resignation that it's irrelevant if he wins or loses, he is still going to be controlled.
Overall, the song paints a bleak picture of a life devoid of passion and control, where the singer feels stuck in an endless cycle with no escape.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a crack in the ice and it's coming after me
I am in a dangerous situation that is approaching me rapidly
Should I wait and not blink, or should I run and get away
I am unsure whether to stay and face the danger or try to escape
But every will would need a force
I need to gather strength and courage to face the challenge ahead
And once again there will be another way out, just like every time
I have faced similar situations before and found a way out, so I am hopeful
So I go drowning and see what's coming next
I am willing to take a risk and confront the danger to find a solution
I could go and have a drink with you, but I'm too bored
I have options to distract myself, but they are not fulfilling
Oh, it could be nice but that's not what I'm looking for, what you're looking for
Being in your company is not enough to satisfy my needs
So why not leave it all behind?
I am considering giving up my search for fulfillment
Well, it seems so draining just to think about it anyway
The effort required to find fulfillment is too much to bear
So I keep going and leave it all untouched
I choose to continue on without seeking fulfillment
I'm under control
I have a sense of composure even in uncertainty
I am well sedated and permanently sick
My apathy and lack of passion have left me feeling unwell
I don't care too much if I win or if I get tricked
Success or failure doesn't matter to me anymore
I ran out of passion, but carry the weight
I have lost my drive, but still carry the burden of my responsibilities
'Til the end when I bury myself
I will continue on this path until it consumes me completely
Still under control, I'm taking it all from you
Despite my lack of passion, I still have a sense of control and take what I need to survive
I go waste your time like any other day
I have no purpose, so I pass the time aimlessly
Seems I look forsaken, and I'll be either way
I appear lost and hopeless, and my future is uncertain
And when I'm laughing it's my fault
My outward expression hides my inward pain
And when I say that all these pictures on the wall are greyish anyway
I try to minimize the beauty and joy in life to justify my apathy
I didn't mean it, they're only black and white
My attempt to devalue life was insincere, knowing that there is still some beauty and meaning left in it
Writer(s): Sven Friedrich
Contributed by Joshua J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Borja Fernández
Lyrics:
There's a crack in the ice and it's coming after me
Should I wait and not blink, or should I run and get away
But every will would need a force And once again
there will be another way out, just like every time
So I go drowning and see what's coming next
I could go and have a drink with you, but I'm too bored
Oh, it could be nice but that's not what I'm looking for,
what you're looking for
So why not leave it all behind?
Well, it seems so draining just to think about it anyway
So I keep going and leave it all untouched
I'm under control
I am well sedated and permanently sick
I'm under control
I don't care too much if I win or if I get tricked
I ran out of passion, but carry the weight
'til the end when I bury myself
Still under control, I'm taking it all from you
I go waste your time like any other day
Seems I look forsaken, and I'll be either way
And when I'm laughing it's my fault
And when I say that all these pictures on the wall are greyish anyway
I didn't mean it, they're only black and white
Klaytoncalix
There's a crack in the ice and it's coming after me
Should I wait and not blink, or should I run and get away
But every will would need a force
And once again there will be another way out, just like every time
So I go drowning and see what's coming next
I could go and have a drink with you, but I'm too bored
Oh, it could be nice but that's not what I'm looking for, what you're looking for
So why not leave it all behind?
Well, it seems so draining just to think about it anyway
So I keep going and leave it all untouched
I'm under control
I am well sedated and permanently sick
I'm under control
I don't care too much if I win or if I get tricked
I ran out of passion, but carry the weight
'til the end when I bury myself
Still under control, I'm taking it all from you
I go waste your time like any other day
Seems I look forsaken, and I'll be either way
And when I'm laughing it's my fault
And when I say that all these pictures on the wall are greyish anyway
I didn't mean it, they're only black and white
L E
Honestly, I cannot take this seriously after I watched the behind the scenes outtakes. It is hilarious! Worth watching!
Wim Vanhoutte
I hardly can take anything serious, but these outtakes are hammer !
Zhanar j
@Douglas Johnson on youtube
Douglas Johnson
Haven't seen those. Where did you find them?
squirrelness
the outtakes are fantastic, i'm glad they share them
Borja Fernández
Lyrics:
There's a crack in the ice and it's coming after me
Should I wait and not blink, or should I run and get away
But every will would need a force And once again
there will be another way out, just like every time
So I go drowning and see what's coming next
I could go and have a drink with you, but I'm too bored
Oh, it could be nice but that's not what I'm looking for,
what you're looking for
So why not leave it all behind?
Well, it seems so draining just to think about it anyway
So I keep going and leave it all untouched
I'm under control
I am well sedated and permanently sick
I'm under control
I don't care too much if I win or if I get tricked
I ran out of passion, but carry the weight
'til the end when I bury myself
Still under control, I'm taking it all from you
I go waste your time like any other day
Seems I look forsaken, and I'll be either way
And when I'm laughing it's my fault
And when I say that all these pictures on the wall are greyish anyway
I didn't mean it, they're only black and white
Teresa Fulloption
Thank U so much for the lyrics, they are amazing.....
Theresia Arbinger
Borja Fernández
JUAN CARLOS ABURTO
Desde Chile, el final del mundo, al extremo sur, debo decir que me he sorprendido gratamente con tan increíble creación, este estilo no se encuentra en mi país ni en los aledaños, les envío cordiales saludos y mi admiración, me declaro un seguidor de Solar Fake.
X Y
Sven hat einfach eine großartige Stimme <3 Solar Fake ist echt genial, viel zu unbekannt, die hätten viel, viel mehr Aufmerksamkeit verdient... Amazing band!