William Francis created William Control because he was interested in making music that didn't match the style of his band Aiden. In 2008 William Control released its debut album Hate Culture which is, as explained in a Kerrang! magazine interview, the story of a man named William Control and his last night on Earth because he wishes to kill himself. Hate Culture peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Electronic Albums chart and No. 43 on the Heatseekers chart. Its only single was "Beautiful Loser," for which a music video was made.
William Control toured with Escape the Fate on their This War Is Ours tour in late 2008. In 2009, William began working on Noir, which was released June 8, 2010. He invited his friends and fans to come up to the studio and record vocals on it, including Ashley Costello of Orange County rock band New Years Day and Jeffree Star. He then supported Jeffree Star on tour and headlined a show the day after.
In April and May 2012 William performed on the Fight to Unite Tour with Brokencyde and Blood on the Dance Floor, and in June he headlined the New Faith Tour in Europe, playing shows in the UK, Netherlands, and France. William will be performing in London at O2 Academy Islington on August 29, 2012, and it will be filmed for a DVD release.
Noir
William Control Lyrics
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I've accomplished nothing
And when I fall into the sky
Oblivion
I am on the edge
No strength to fly
And when I look into the screen I see your eyes
Cinematic film
That only I see
You are a beautiful Noir
Cinematic film
That only I see
Lie awake at night
Just to watch you breathe
In the sunrise
Honey skin
Howard Silva plays
In my darker days
This is the last time
I say goodbye
You are a beautiful Noir
Cinematic film
That only I see
You are a beautiful Noir
Cinematic film
That only I see
You are a beautiful Noir
Beautiful Noir
Beautiful Noir
The lyrics to William Control's song Noir seem to be about a narrator who is facing the end of their life and feeling a sense of regret in regard to their accomplishments, or lack thereof. They feel as though they are on the edge and lack the strength to fly, which could be interpreted as the end of their life approaching and feeling as though they haven't achieved enough. The singer then mentions looking into a screen and seeing someone's eyes, which could possibly be a loved one or someone they care deeply about. The chorus then repeats the phrase "you are a beautiful Noir cinematic film that only I see," which could potentially reference this person being a source of beauty and comfort for the singer during their difficult time.
The second verse describes the singer lying awake at night and watching someone breathe, possibly suggesting that this person is a significant other who brings them peace. The mention of "honey skin" could indicate that the person they are watching is a person of color, and the reference to a musician named Howard Silva may be significant, although it's unclear exactly who this person is or why they're mentioned. The verse ends with the singer stating that this is the last time they will say goodbye, possibly indicating that they are ready to move on.
Overall, the lyrics to Noir are quite cryptic and open to interpretation, but they seem to center on a narrator facing the end of their life and finding solace in someone else, potentially a significant other. The repetition of the phrase "you are a beautiful Noir cinematic film that only I see" could be seen as a poetic way of describing the way these two people connect and find beauty in each other.
Line by Line Meaning
I am near the end
William Control believes that his life is coming to a close.
I've accomplished nothing
Despite his life's journey thus far, William Control feels that he has not achieved anything worthwhile.
And when I fall into the sky
William Control anticipates his eventual demise and transitioning into the afterlife.
Oblivion
Oblivion represents the ultimate unknown void that William Control thinks he is heading towards.
I am on the edge
William Control believes he is on the brink of losing control of his life.
No strength to fly
William Control does not have anything left within him to pull himself up or get his life back on track.
And when I look into the screen I see your eyes
In moments of despair, William Control turns to screens for an escape or distraction, and always sees the image of someone very dear to him.
You are a beautiful Noir
The person William Control sees on the screen represents the beauty of the unknown and that they are a mystery yet to unravel.
Cinematic film
The person William Control is looking at on the screen is like a frame from an incomprehensible work of art.
That only I see
No one else can perceive what William Control is seeing on the screen, it is his own secret world.
Lie awake at night
William Control is tormented by his thoughts and finds it difficult to sleep.
Just to watch you breathe
William Control uses those sleepless moments to find comfort and peace by simply observing the image of his loved one resting and breathing soundly.
In the sunrise
William Control finds hope in the idea of a new day just starting and with it, the possibility of his life getting better.
Honey skin
These words paint the picture of warmth, hope, and nurture, which contrasts with the dark environment described by the previous lyrics.
Howard Silva plays
Howard Silva is a symbol of music and sound; even in his darkest times, William Control still finds some joy in music and its transformative power.
In my darker days
William Control is referring to his difficult moments when everything seems to be going wrong.
This is the last time
William Control signs off with this line, acknowledging the cycle of events and the knowledge that everything will eventually come to an end.
I say goodbye
William Control is still hoping for a better tomorrow but also pledges to take a step back, accept the past, and bid his loved one goodbye.
Beautiful Noir
This refers to the strange and unique beauty that one can only witness through the eyes of those that love them the most. A beauty that is dark and complex, but also soothing and empowering.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: William Roy Francis
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