Control
Stabbing Westward Lyrics


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So much of me is you I don't know just who I am
Now I just can't believe in myself or in anything
And this is what you take from me
And this is what you take from me
And this is what you take from me
And this is what you take from me

I gave you my soul I gave you control of me
Now I just can't believe in myself or anything

And this is what you take from me
And this is what you take from me
And this is what you take from me
And this is what you take from me

Can't you just believe "you are my everything"





And this is what you take from me
And this is what you take from me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Stabbing Westward's song Control depict a feeling of being controlled and stripped of one's identity in a relationship. The opening line, "So much of me is you I don't know just who I am," suggests that the singer has lost their sense of self and become enmeshed in the other person. They have given their soul and control to the other person, leaving them feeling helpless and unable to believe in themselves or anything.


The repetition of the phrase "And this is what you take from me" emphasizes the emotional toll that the relationship has taken on the singer. They feel that they have lost everything, including their own sense of identity, at the hands of the other person. The final line, "Can't you just believe 'you are my everything'," suggests that the other person may be using their feelings for the singer as a means of control, further amplifying the singer's sense of powerlessness.


Overall, the lyrics to Control provide a powerful commentary on the damaging effects of control and manipulation in relationships. The repetition and emotional intensity of the lyrics give voice to the feelings of those who have been stripped of their identity, while the final line hints at the insidious ways in which a person's love and affection can be used to control them.


Line by Line Meaning

So much of me is you I don't know just who I am
I have lost my individuality in our relationship and have become so invested in you that I don't know who I am anymore.


Now I just can't believe in myself or in anything
My self-doubt and lack of belief stems from my loss of identity within our relationship, leaving me feeling helpless and unsure about everything.


And this is what you take from me
You have taken away my sense of self and the ability to believe in myself and my actions.


I gave you my soul I gave you control of me
In giving you all of me, I have given you control over my decision-making and emotional wellbeing.


Can't you just believe "you are my everything"
I am asking for reassurance that you value me and our relationship in return, because you have been the sole recipient of my unwavering devotion.


And this is what you take from me
My inability to believe in myself or feel a sense of control is a direct result of the power dynamic in our relationship that you hold all the control in.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER HALL, STUART ZECHMAN

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