The duo released their debut LP, Purple Naked Ladies, digitally on December 20, 2011. A physical copy was released on January 31, 2012, making it the first physical release on Odd Future's own record label, Odd Future Records. To date, three singles have been released from the album: "Love Song -1," "They Say," and "Cocaine". On February 1st, 2012 The Internet released a free EP consisting of 4 bonus songs that were originally intended for the physical copy and is available for download on www.oddfuture.com.
Under Control
The Internet Lyrics
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Chasin' dreams in my sleep
Got me feeling like I made it
Then I wake up and see
Frustration, tracing for payment
Thankfully they know me
Can't get enough of the paper (Get enough of the paper)
I know you love it babe, 'cause I'm a risk
But if you put it on, Imma win
And if you give it time, I won't forget
When Im a legend baby, and we're all rich
I need you to know
It's under control, I got it
And as it unfolds, I got you, I promise
I promise I'm on it
I can't help but feel like I'm wastin', precious time in my life
Worrying about my behaviors, sometimes I think I'm too nice
I know I'm destined for greatness, fuck a critic's advice
They hatin' 'cause I'm a player (they hatin' 'cause I'm a player)
I know you love it babe, 'cause I'm a risk
But if you put it on, I'mma win (I'mma)
And if you give it time, I won't forget (I won't forget)
When I'm a legend baby, and we're all rich
I need you to know
It's under control, I got it (I got it)
And as it unfolds, I got you I promise
I promise I'm on it
When it's all said and done
You know I'm tellin' you the truth
When I say take I'll take care of you
Yeah, yeah
But look, I need you to know (it can only get better from here)
It's under control, I got it (I got it babe)
And as it unfolds, I got you, I promise
I promise I'm on it
I need you to know
It's under control, I got it
And as it unfolds, I got you, I promise
I promise I'm on it
The song "Under Control" by The Internet talks about the struggles and anxieties of chasing one's dreams and the pressure of wanting to succeed. The lyrics convey the feeling of being overwhelmed and impatient, constantly chasing a version of success that might not even exist. The line "Chasin' dreams in my sleep, Got me feeling like I made it, Then I wake up and see" articulates this feeling beautifully, describing the disorienting feeling of having so much riding on one's aspirations.
Despite this, the singer is confident in their ability to succeed, as evidenced by the repeated refrain "It's under control, I got it." They know that they are a risk-taker, and that they'll inevitably face criticism and haters, but they are determined to push on and reach their goals. The last section of the song, where the singer promises to take care of their partner and assure them that everything will be okay, shows how being successful does not happen in a vacuum. It requires support from others and a willingness to acknowledge the difficulty of the journey.
Overall, "Under Control" is a poignant reflection on the high stakes of pursuing one's dreams and the emotional toll it can take on a person. It's a song that speaks to the inner doubts and anxieties that many people feel, and in doing so, makes a powerful statement about the importance of perseverance.
Line by Line Meaning
I woke up impatient and anxious
The singer wakes up feeling restless and nervous.
Chasin' dreams in my sleep
The singer is working hard to fulfill their aspirations even while sleeping.
Got me feeling like I made it
The singer is confident that they will achieve their goals.
Then I wake up and see
The artist's dreams are interrupted by reality.
Frustration, tracing for payment
The artist is frustrated and looking for compensation for their hard work.
Thankfully they know me
The singer is grateful for those who recognize their talent and hard work.
Can't get enough of the paper (Get enough of the paper)
The singer is highly motivated by money and wants to keep earning more.
I know you love it babe, 'cause I'm a risk
The artist understands that their loved one is attracted to their adventurous and daring nature.
But if you put it on, Imma win
The artist is confident that they will succeed with the support of their loved one.
And if you give it time, I won't forget
The artist promises to remember the support their loved one gave them during their journey to success.
When Im a legend baby, and we're all rich
The singer envisions a future where they are highly successful and wealthy alongside their partner.
I need you to know
The artist wants their loved one to understand something important.
It's under control, I got it
The singer reassures their loved one that everything is under control and they have it handled.
And as it unfolds, I got you, I promise
The singer promises to support their partner no matter what happens during their journey to success.
I promise I'm on it
The singer emphasizes their commitment to achieving their goals and supporting their loved one.
I can't help but feel like I'm wastin', precious time in my life
The artist feels like they are wasting their valuable time and could be doing more to achieve their goals.
Worrying about my behaviors, sometimes I think I'm too nice
The artist sometimes worries that their kind and gentle nature could be hindering their progress towards success.
I know I'm destined for greatness, fuck a critic's advice
The singer strongly believes in their ability to achieve greatness and disregards the negative opinions of others.
They hatin' 'cause I'm a player (they hatin' 'cause I'm a player)
The singer believes that some people are envious of their success and hard work.
When it's all said and done
The artist is referring to the end of their journey towards success.
I've said all I want
The artist has expressed everything they wanted to say to their loved one.
You know I'm tellin' you the truth
The artist assures their loved one that they are being completely honest with them.
When I say take I'll take care of you
The singer promises to take care of their partner and support them in their journey towards success.
But look, I need you to know (it can only get better from here)
The artist reassures their loved one that things will only get better from this point on.
I got it (I got it babe)
The singer is confident that they have everything under control and they are reassuring their partner.
And as it unfolds, I got you, I promise
The singer reiterates their promise to support their partner during their journey towards success.
I promise I'm on it
The singer emphasizes their commitment to their partner and achieving success together.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Christopher Smith, Jameel Bruner, Matthew Martin, Nicholas Eaholtz, Patrick Paige Ii, Steve Lacey, Sydney Bennett
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