Steadman is a British indie rock band, formed in Hastings in 1998. The band… Read Full Bio ↴Steadman is a British indie rock band, formed in Hastings in 1998. The band's original name was The Dharmas, but they changed the name after they canceled their contract with the label Artista, and signed with lead singer Simon Steadman's own label, Freeloader Recordings. Steadman's first album, Loser Friendly, was released in the United Kingdom in 1999. Steadman released their second album, Revive, in 2003, which was produced by Alain Johannes and Natasha Shneider. The current lineup employs lead singer Simon Steadman, guitarist James Board, bass guitarist David Walton, drummer Russel Field, and keyboardist Chris Murphy.
Steadman's sound is clearly influenced by the Britpop-bands Oasis and Radiohead. The band has also been compared to Richard Ashcroft's band The Verve. Though Steadman has not seen much success, the band has got many good reviews, most notably from Sir Paul McCartney, who endorsed the band in a handwritten note handed to them after having showed up at one of their gigs in the United Kingdom.
All of Steadman's music is available for free, legal download at the band's site: http://www.steadmanband.com/

No Control
Steadman Lyrics

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When I interfere
I find the outcome's more severe
Than I first thought
Shouting in your ears
Has never got me anywhere
But I couldn't stop

Dug in so deeply

I could not get out
Say you'll outlive me
I could die right now
Would you forgive me?
Could you forgive me?
What is the answer?
I have been shot down

[Chorus]
I'd be nobody on my own
Shot through the silence, no one home
No control

This thing's far from ordinary
I never felt
I couldn't carry on
You know what you mean to me
But I paralyze
I loved, I lost

Dug in so deeply
I could not get out
Say you'll outlive me
I could die right now
Would you forgive me?
Could you forgive me?
What is the answer?
I have been shot down

I have been shot down

[Chorus]

I could say it's nothing
No control
But we know we're something
No control
I could say it's nothing
No control
But we know we're something

Changin' seasons
Got my reasons
Changin' seasons
Well, got my reasons
I've been here before

I'd be nobody on my own
Shot through the silence, no one home
I'd be nobody on my own
Shot through the silence, no one home
No control

I could say it's nothing
No control
But we know we're something

No control
No control

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Steadman’s “No Control” express the artist’s feelings of helplessness and regret in a situation of conflict or miscommunication. In the first verse, the singer acknowledges that their interference only made things worse, and they couldn’t stop despite this knowledge. The second verse suggests that the situation has escalated, and the singer wishes for forgiveness. The chorus emphasizes the singer’s feelings of insignificance and lack of control, as they describe feeling like nobody and being shot through the silence. The bridge suggests that the situation is cyclical, with changing seasons and past experience. The song ends with an acceptance of the situation’s lack of control, but also an acknowledgement that there is something significant between the two parties.

The lyrics to “No Control” have a relatable emotional depth that speaks to anyone who has found themselves in a frustrating, unclear communication dynamic. With a vulnerable admission of helplessness and a plea for forgiveness, the artist creates a powerful message that many can connect to on a personal level.

Line by Line Meaning

When I interfere
Whenever I meddle

I find the outcome's more severe
Things turn out worse than expected

Than I first thought
Worse than estimated

Shouting in your ears
Yelling at you

Has never got me anywhere
Has never gotten me anything

But I couldn't stop
Couldn’t help it

Dug in so deeply
Got stuck so badly

I could not get out
Unable to escape

Say you'll outlive me
Promise to live longer than I will

I could die right now
I could pass away at any moment

Would you forgive me?
Will you pardon me?