Under Control
Spokes Lyrics

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I’m so tiered of being ruled by you
I’m so sick of being given orders
Telling me to sweep on the floor
You telling me to cook for you
Oh yes I love you baby but I can’t take it no more

(Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)
(Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)

(Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)
Uyandilawula (Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)

Uyandilwawula (Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)
Ndikhathele (Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)
Ndikhathele (Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)

You always leave me
When I ask you where you tell me home
You telling me to make the bed
You give me orders to wash your clothes
You can’t even see you are driving me crazy
Oh yes I love you baby but I can’t take it no more

(Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)
Uyandilwawula sthandwa (Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)
Uyandilwawula

Uyandilwawula baby (Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)
Uyandilwawula sthandwa (Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)
Uyandilwawula baby (Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)
Uyandilwawula baby (Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)

Ndikhathele (Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)
Uyandilwawula (Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)

(Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)
(Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)
Ndikhathele (Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)
Uyandilwawula (Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)

Ndikhathele (Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Under Control" by Spokes revolves around the singer's frustration with being constantly controlled and given orders by their partner. The song speaks to the power dynamics at play in relationships, where one partner is giving instructions and expecting the other to comply without question. The lyrics express the singer's weariness and exhaustion, stating that they can't take it anymore despite loving their partner.

The repetition of the lines "Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe" and "Uyandilwawula" in the chorus emphasizes the main point of the song, highlighting the feeling of being dominated and controlled by someone else. The emotions of the singer are further elaborated through the lyrics, where they reveal that their partner even orders them to perform mundane tasks such as sweeping the floor, cooking, and doing laundry.

Overall, the song is an expression of the singer's desire for more autonomy and freedom in their relationship, as they feel suffocated and frustrated with the current state of affairs.

Line by Line Meaning

I’m so tiered of being ruled by you
I am exhausted from constantly being under your authority

I’m so sick of being given orders
I am tired of receiving commands from you

Telling me to sweep on the floor
You are instructing me to clean the floor

You telling me to cook for you
You are giving me the order to prepare your meals

Oh yes I love you baby but I can’t take it no more
Although I care for you deeply, I am unable to continue living like this

(Ndidinwa nguku lawulwa nguwe)
I am tired of being controlled by you

Uyandilawula
You are ruling me

Ndikhathele
I am fed up

You always leave me
You are constantly abandoning me

When I ask you where you tell me home
When I inquire about your whereabouts, you say 'home'

You telling me to make the bed
You are instructing me to tidy up the bed