Control
Ulysse Lyrics

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Her flaw,
These wallowers are falling over
when she cries,
She can´t be dammed that I´ve never been more sure about
She´s frail, she´s frail, she´s frail, she´s frail
I´ve never felt so insecure,
She twists and turns onto the floor,
My minds made up I draw the leave,

and sailed away.
Ive never felt so insecure,
She twists and turns onto the floor,
My minds made up I draw the leave,
and sailed away,
Her flow, his white tears are
running miles when she cries,
She can´t be swayed that I´ve never been more sure about,
Cause she´s frail, she´s frail
She defies everything she meets with bullets shooting through her eyes,
Ice cold going through the gloom bending all the rules.
But I´ve cracked the code that got used to control.
She´s frail, She´s frail, She´s frail, She´s frail.
I´ve never felt so insecure
She twists and turns onto the floor

my minds made up I draw the leave
and sailed away

Overall Meaning

In Ulysse's song "Control," he sings about a woman who is described as "frail" and seen as vulnerable to those around her. The lyrics suggest that when she cries, it causes others to fall apart and lose control. Despite this fragility, the woman defies everything and everyone she meets. Her eyes shoot bullets and she bends the rules, but the singer has seemingly "cracked the code" to control her. He decides to leave her and sail away, feeling insecure and unsure about the situation.

One interpretation of the song is that it speaks to a power dynamic between two individuals, where one person seeks to control and dominate the other. The use of the word "frail" repeatedly suggests that the woman is seen as weak, and the singer's desire to "control" her further solidifies this power imbalance. However, the woman is depicted as someone who defies expectations and resists being controlled. Her tears have the power to make others fall apart, perhaps suggesting a deeper emotional strength than the singer was willing to see.

Another possible interpretation is that the song is about a toxic relationship, where the singer has come to realize the harm that the woman's behavior is causing him. He describes feeling insecure and unsure, and decides to leave her as a result. The woman's strength and power (shooting bullets through her eyes, bending rules) could be seen as a negative attribute in this context, as her behavior is causing harm to those around her.

Line by Line Meaning

Her flaw,
This line introduces the subject of the song, describing a flaw or imperfection in someone or something.

These wallowers are falling over when she cries,
Others become emotional or upset when this person cries, possibly indicating that she has a lot of influence over the people around her.

She can´t be dammed that I´ve never been more sure about
This person's determination is unwavering and cannot be stopped or contained by external forces.

She´s frail, she´s frail, she´s frail, she´s frail
Despite her strength of will, this person is physically or emotionally delicate.

I´ve never felt so insecure,
The artist is feeling uncertain or unstable, possibly due to the influence of the person being described.

She twists and turns onto the floor,
The person being described is experiencing some sort of distress or turmoil, potentially causing her to move uncontrollably.

My minds made up I draw the leave, and sailed away.
The singer has decided to leave or distance themselves from the situation, possibly due to feeling overwhelmed or powerless.

Her flow, his white tears are running miles when she cries,
This person's emotional impact extends beyond just those around her, affecting even people at a great distance.

She can´t be swayed that I´ve never been more sure about,
This person is immovable in her beliefs or convictions.

Cause she´s frail, she´s frail
Despite her strength of will or unwavering nature, this person is still fragile or vulnerable.

She defies everything she meets with bullets shooting through her eyes,
This person is strong-willed and confrontational, actively resisting anything that opposes her.

Ice cold going through the gloom bending all the rules.
This person is able to persist through difficult or unpleasant circumstances, challenging expectations and conventions.

But I´ve cracked the code that got used to control.
The singer has uncovered a means of controlling the situation or the person being described.

Contributed by Lila S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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