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.
Vorspiel
William Control Lyrics
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A full night of gin, pale sweat and seduction
Are all but distant memories inside the heart
Of this shattered beast
I have seen the end and it's not here in this city
Amongst the beggars and the liars
Where must I travel to go beyond borders
Far past the concept of mastermind
Straight into the heart of disbelief
Light a match and burn the whole place to the ground
Collect an ounce of the ash and bring it right back home
To hang on the fucking mantel
And this is how we begin.
In William Control's song "Vorspiel" (which is German for "prelude"), the lyrics describe the aftermath of a wild and drunken night. The singer wakes up disoriented and physically unstable, with only hazy recollections of the evening's events. Despite the lingering disorientation, the singer seems to have a sense of clarity about their life's trajectory. They express a desire to leave the city, which they see as a hotbed of corruption and deceit, and venture beyond the boundaries of sanity. The singer is willing to go to any lengths to escape their current reality, even if it means destroying everything and collecting the ashes as a souvenir.
The lyrics in "Vorspiel" depict a deep sense of disillusionment and a desire for a radical change. The singer is aware of the darkness that surrounds them and wants to escape it by any means necessary. The line "Far past the concept of mastermind, straight into the heart of disbelief" highlights the singer's desire to transcend their current reality and venture into the unknown. Ultimately, the song is about starting anew, even if it means leaving everything behind and burning down the past.
Line by Line Meaning
He woke up plastered and stumbling
He woke up drunk, unsteady and disorientated
A full night of gin, pale sweat and seduction
He spent his night drinking gin, sweating profusely and engaging in sexual activities
Are all but distant memories inside the heart
These events are only memories in his heart and are now distant
Of this shattered beast
This person feels broken and destroyed
I have seen the end and it's not here in this city
He has seen the end of things and knows it's not present in this city
Amongst the beggars and the liars
This city is full of poverty-stricken people and deceitful individuals
Where must I travel to go beyond borders
He wonders where he must go to escape the confines of this city and its limitations
Of the clinically insane?
He questions if leaving is the only solution to avoid madness
Far past the concept of mastermind
He seeks to go beyond the typical idea of a genius and delve into something more complex
Straight into the heart of disbelief
He wants to delve into something that defies belief
Light a match and burn the whole place to the ground
He suggests setting fire to the place and destroying everything
Collect an ounce of the ash and bring it right back home
He speaks of collecting some ashes to keep as a souvenir
To hang on the fucking mantel
He plans to display the ashes on a mantelpiece as a reminder of their adventure
And this is how we begin.
He considers this plan as the start of something new and exciting.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: William Roy Francis
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