Amazing compositions combining jazzy and synthetic acoustics with pop-rock-elements, were brought to a higher level on their self titled debut album in 2006.
Through Ibadet Ramadanis' and her sister twins Albana and Ilirjanas' angel like voices the songs get their melancholic and energetic character, completed by the instrumentation of Johannes Saal (guitar), Simon Rauterberg (keyboards), Michael Haves (bass) and Sebastian Schmidt (drums). Touring a lot, Super700 show their strength to pull the listener into their trip-rock world when performing on stage.
Selfcontrol
Super700 Lyrics
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selfcontrol is not my friend
i drive myself around the bend
i drive myself around the bend
i would not bear your ways my friend
and if you'd come around again
sure i'd go around the bends
now,
from the seashore down
i have a view
and i will try my best to throw a cloth over you
selfcontrol is not my friend
everything's supposed to end
but while i thought you're heaven-sent
you were like hell on me my friend
i would not bear your ways my friend
and if you'd come around again
i'm sure i'd go around the bends
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and now,
from the seashore down
i have a view
and i will try my best to throw a cloth over you
selfcontrol is not my friend
selfcontrol is not my friend
The lyrics to Super700's song, "Selfcontrol," capture the struggle against one's own impulses and the consequences that ensue. The repetition of the phrase "selfcontrol is not my friend" sets the tone for the rest of the song, as the singer admits their inability to control their actions. The line "I drive myself around the bend" suggests that this lack of self-control has driven the singer to insanity or at least to the brink of it. The next few lines introduce a friend or past lover who, although they would still be willing to go along with them if they came back, the singer cannot bear their behavior. It is almost like they are blaming this person for triggering their lack of self-control.
In the chorus, the singer acknowledges that everything must come to an end, but they initially viewed this person as a blessing, only to later realize that they were a curse. The desire to throw a cloth over the person could be seen as wanting to cover them up, to make them disappear or forget they ever existed. The final repetition of "selfcontrol is not my friend" brings the song to a close with the same message it began with.
Line by Line Meaning
selfcontrol is not my friend
The singer struggles to control themselves and their actions. They blame their lack of self-control for their problems.
i drive myself around the bend
The singer's lack of self-control leads them to feel crazy and out of control.
i would not bear your ways my friend
The singer cannot tolerate someone else's behavior or actions.
and if you'd come around again, sure i'd go around the bends
Even though the artist cannot stand someone's behavior, they know they would still fall into their trap again due to their lack of self-control.
now, from the seashore down i have a view
The artist has a new perspective and is looking at things from a distance.
and i will try my best to throw a cloth over you
The singer will try to protect themselves from someone's negative influence.
everything's supposed to end but while i thought you're heaven-sent, you were like hell on me my friend
The singer was hoping for a positive outcome, but instead, the experience was negative and painful.
Writer(s): Ibadet Ramadani, Michael Haves Copyright: Hanseatic Musikverlag Gmbh & Co. Kg, Motor Entertainment Gmbh
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