Self Control
Sunday Girl Lyrics


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Oh the night is my world
City light painted girl
In the day nothing matters
It's the night time that flatters
Oh the night, no control
Through the wall something's breaking
Wearing white as you're walkin'
Down the street of my soul

You take my self, you take my self control
You got me livin' only for the night
Before the morning comes, the story's told
You take my self, you take my self control

I, I live among the creatures of the night
I haven't got the will to try and fight
Against a new tomorrow, so I guess I'll just believe it
That tomorrow never comes

I, I live among the of a dream
I know the night is not as it would seem
I must believe in something, so I'll make myself believe it
That this night will never go

Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh

In the night, no control
Through the wall something's breaking
Wearing white as you're walkin'
Down the street of my soul

You take my self, you take my self control
You got me livin' only for the night
Before the morning comes, the story's told
You take my self, you take my self control

You take my self, you take my self control
You got me livin' only for the night




Before the morning comes, the story's told
You take my self, you take my self control

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sunday Girl's song "Self Control" reflect on the wild and free feeling of being out at night, when the city is lit up and everything feels possible. The singer sees herself as one of the "creatures of the night" and admits that she finds it hard to resist the temptation to let go and live only for the night. The hypnotic beat and repetitive lyrics create a mood of unrestrained abandon, as the singer admits that the night has taken control of her and she has little power to resist it. The lines "You take my self, you take my self control / You got me living only for the night" emphasize the idea that she has surrendered control over herself to the allure of the night, unable or unwilling to resist its pull.


The chorus also hints at a sense of longing for something more, with the line "Before the morning comes, the story's told." The singer is aware that eventually the night must give way to the day, and that the fleeting sense of freedom and abandon that she experiences will be over too soon. But for now, she is content to let the night take her where it will.


One interesting fact about "Self Control" is that it was originally recorded by Laura Branigan in 1984. Sunday Girl's version was released in 2010 as a cover, but it became a hit in its own right and reached number 41 on the UK Singles Chart.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh the night is my world
The singer feels that the nighttime belongs to them and they thrive in it.


City light painted girl
The city and its lights serve as a backdrop to the singer's experiences and they describe feeling like they are part of the urban landscape.


In the day nothing matters
The daylight hours are unimportant to the singer as they feel that their most meaningful experiences happen at night.


It's the night time that flatters
The artist feels flattered and validated by the night and the experiences they have during it.


Oh the night, no control
Although the artist enjoys the night, they acknowledge that they have no control over what happens during it.


Through the wall something's breaking
The singer hears something happening nearby, such as a loud noise, that interrupts their thoughts.


Wearing white as you're walkin'
The singer sees someone in white clothing walking down their innermost thoughts or feelings.


Down the street of my soul
The artist compares their innermost thoughts to a street, allowing others to walk through and see them.


You take my self, you take my self control
The artist is describing the feeling of losing control in the presence of someone else, who they feel has power over them.


You got me livin' only for the night
The artist is consumed by their experiences at night and feels that it is the only time they feel truly alive.


Before the morning comes, the story's told
The singer feels that the night is fleeting and their experiences will be over soon, like a story with a definite ending.


I, I live among the creatures of the night
The artist identifies with others who are most active during nighttime hours and feels that they are part of this nocturnal community.


I haven't got the will to try and fight
The singer is resigned to their way of life and does not have the energy or motivation to try to change it.


Against a new tomorrow, so I guess I'll just believe it
The singer has lost hope for a different future, but chooses to believe that what they have now is fulfilling enough.


That tomorrow never comes
The singer does not expect their circumstances to change or for a different future to arrive.


I, I live among the of a dream
The artist feels like they are living in a dream, which may not be entirely real or sustainable in the long term.


I know the night is not as it would seem
The artist is aware that their experiences at night may not be entirely positive or may be an illusion.


I must believe in something, so I'll make myself believe it
The singer needs to believe in something, even if it is not entirely true or sustainable.


That this night will never go
The singer wants their experiences of the night to continue indefinitely and to never end.


Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
This is a chorus that repeats several times throughout the song and serves as a musical break between verses.




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@fjtb14

Need this song in Spotify 😢

@VOXOFAFOX

I remember watching this when I was in college.... 12 years gone by

@diablojones

Hands down one of the best covers out there.

@josemayorking4287

2023 ✨❤️

@enderrafaelarrietanunez5849

Need this son in Spotify

@johncastellenas1081

sundaygirl. You are amazing.

@fractalchez

It took me a long time to decide if I liked this or not, but I think I have to side with thumbs up.  It's the original version as a drunken teen.  And who couldn't use more drunken teens in their life?

@TingitanianCenturion

She is so pretty

@dimavn2010

Good performance

@TingitanianCenturion

Wonderful

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