(1) Formed in Oldenburg, Germany by Mähne Meenen, Axel Tasler and Jan Wilking. The live band also features Andreas Ruest and Hauke Dressler. Albums released to date are: Transmission Pervous (1993), Egoism (1994), Venus Trap (1996), Purification (2003), 400 Years of Electronic Music (2006) and Realism (2006).
(2) Currently performing DJ. Albums released: Robofication (2000), Klinique EP (2001), Shades of Grey EP (2001), A Day at the Races (2003).
Out of Control
Steril Lyrics
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Right by my side
The time has changed, I've had enough
I'm big-big-bigger
The more I've lost, the more I've learned
Learned to survive
The hate of all I used to be
Grows big-big-bigger
So that's my mind
Even you got to know
You believe in me
So everybody got somebody
So that's my soul
Even you got to know
You believe in me
So everybody needs somebody
Out of control
And out of control
You can give it to me
I told myself lies, it was so easy
I lied to me
But when I cared and when I dared
I'm big-big-bigger
The time has changed
I've had enough
My mind… Suicide
It really doesn't work for me
Losing all my self-control
In "Out of Control," Steril explores the themes of change, growth, and survival. The singer acknowledges that time has changed, and they have grown bigger and learned from their losses. However, they also acknowledge the hate they receive for who they used to be, and it grows bigger as they grow. Nevertheless, they affirm their belief in themselves and that everyone needs somebody.This indicates that the singer has come to terms with their past while acknowledging it has contributed to who they are today.
The next section delves deeper into the internal struggle of the singer. They admit to lying to themselves, but they have now come to the realization that it doesn't work for them. They are aware that their mind may take a destructive path, and they could lose their self-control. This segment achieves two purposes: It shows the vulnerability and the battle we have with ourselves.
The song addresses the idea that with negative criticism and internal struggles, one can grow and learn from life-changing experiences. The continuous use of "big-big-bigger" throughout the song highlights the idea of growth.
Line by Line Meaning
That's why I'm coming right back to the roots
Returning to my origins because I've lost myself
Right by my side
I need someone to support me through my struggles
The time has changed, I've had enough
I can't live the same way anymore, I need a change
I'm big-big-bigger
I've grown stronger even though I've lost a lot
The more I've lost, the more I've learned
I've gained wisdom through my hardships
Learned to survive
I've adapted and persevered through challenges
The hate of all I used to be
People dislike me for my past mistakes
Grows big-big-bigger
The dislike intensifies as I continue to struggle
So that's my mind
My thoughts and emotions are in turmoil
Even you got to know
You must understand my inner struggles
You believe in me
I need your support and faith in me
So everybody got somebody
Everyone needs someone to depend on
So that's my soul
My spirit is also suffering
Even you got to know
You must understand my spiritual struggles too
Out of control
I've lost all restraint and discipline
And out of control
I'm spiraling out of mind and body
You can give it to me
I need your help to regain control
I told myself lies, it was so easy
I deceived myself to escape reality
I lied to me
I was not honest with myself
But when I cared and when I dared
When I was genuine and brave
My mind... Suicide
My thoughts are leading me towards self-harm
It really doesn't work for me
I realize that harming myself is not a solution
Losing all my self-control
I'm losing the ability to manage my impulses
Contributed by Nora H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.