CONTROL
arc and stones Lyrics


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I was out in the city
I was out in the rain
I was feeling down hearted
I was drinking again

I was standing by the bridges
Where the dark water flows
I was talking to a stranger
About times long ago

I was young
I was foolish
I was angry
I was vain
I was charming
I was lucky
Tell me how have I changed

Now I'm out
Oh out of control
Now I'm out
Oh out of control
Oh help me now

And the girls in the doorway
And the boys in the game
And the drunks and the homeless
They all know me

And the police on the corner
Give a nod and a wave
As they point me
To my final destination

I was young
I was foolish
I was angry
I was vain
I was charming
Feeling lucky
Tell me how have I changed

Now I'm out
Oh out of control
Now I'm out
Oh out of control
Oh help me now

In the hotel I'm excited
By the smile on her face
But I wondered
How was time
Gonna change her

I was young
I was foolish
I was angry
I was vain
I was charming
I was out there
Tell me how have I changed

Now I'm out
Oh out of control




Oh I'm out
Oh out of control

Overall Meaning

The song "Control" by Arc and Stones is a soulful and introspective take on the struggles that come with addiction and the change that occurs over time. The lyrics begin with the singer roaming around the city, drinking and talking about the past with a stranger while standing by a bridge. He reflects on his younger self, admitting to being foolish, angry, and vain, but also charming and lucky. He then expresses how he feels out of control in the present, describing his interactions with various people, including the police, the homeless, and a woman at a hotel. The song ends with him questioning how time will change the woman's smile and asking how he has changed himself.


The lyrics capture the raw emotions of someone battling addiction and the feeling of being out of control. The imagery of standing by a bridge where dark water flows symbolizes the danger that comes with giving in to addiction. The singer's interactions with various people reflect how addiction can affect all aspects of life, including relationships, social interactions, and even encounters with the law. The song acknowledges the past mistakes while acknowledging that the present situation is not any better.


Line by Line Meaning

I was out in the city
I was wandering around the city streets


I was out in the rain
I was outside in the pouring rain


I was feeling down hearted
I was sad and disappointed


I was drinking again
I was consuming alcohol once again


I was standing by the bridges
I was positioned near the bridges


Where the dark water flows
By the area where murky water flows


I was talking to a stranger
I was casually chatting with an unknown person


About times long ago
We were discussing events that happened in the distant past


I was young
I was not yet fully matured


I was foolish
I behaved in a silly, irrational manner


I was angry
I had a strong feeling of irritation or hostility


I was vain
I had an excessive pride in my own looks or achievements


I was charming
I possessed an engaging personality or behaviour


I was lucky
I had good fortune on my side


Tell me how have I changed
Inform me if my traits have evolved or remained the same


Now I'm out
Currently, I am


Oh out of control
Acting impulsively or lacking restraint


Oh help me now
Rescue me from this situation


And the girls in the doorway
The females at the entrance


And the boys in the game
The males in the activity


And the drunks and the homeless
The individuals who are intoxicated and without a home


They all know me
They recognise me and are familiar with me


And the police on the corner
The authorities positioned at the intersection


Give a nod and a wave
Acknowledge me with a slight movement of the head and hand gesture


As they point me
Direct me to my intended or final location


To my final destination
To the place where I am supposed to end up


In the hotel I'm excited
I feel enthusiastic while in the hotel


By the smile on her face
Due to the expression on her face, which makes me happy


But I wondered
Although, I am curious


How was time
In what way did time impact


Gonna change her
Will it transform her in any way


I was out there
I was adventurous and daring


Oh I'm out
Currently, I am


Oh out of control
Acting recklessly or irresponsibly




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Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER

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