Control

Garbage

About Control

"Control" is the second North American single released from alternative rock band Garbage's fifth studio album, Not Your Kind of People, and was sent to radio stations across United States in October 2012. The band mastered a radio version of the song for airplay featuring a third chorus in place of the breakdown that marks the album version of the song. Garbage later pressed a limited edition 7" vinyl single for "Control" and released it through their website. It was backed with a remix of the lead single "Blood for Poppies". On June 26, 2012, "Control" became the soundtrack to the trailer for The Amazing Spider-Man. 


Year:
2012
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The world might end,
The night might fall.
Rain on down and cover us all,
And drown us with the burdens of our sins.
Maybe I'll look you in the eye,
Tell you, you don't wanna die.
Maybe I'll hold my breath and jump right in.
Maybe I'll hold my breath and jump right in.

I never saw you coming from inside my little prison,
Your autograph would really buy me time.
If you think you are the reason,
Give me something to believe in.
It's always darkest right before the dawn.
It's always darkest right before the dawn.

I confess I've lost control,
I let my guard down,
I let the truth out.
Oh I confess I've lost control,
I let my guard down,
I let the truth out.

The final celebration,
A bad hallucination.
Flip a coin and see which way I fall,
The shark tail is singing.
We love to watch him killing,
And suffer through a never ending day.
Suffer through a never ending day.

I can feel I've lost control,
I let my guard down,
I let the truth out.
Oh I can feel I've lost control,
You let your guard down,
You let the truth out.

I was trapped like a prisoner in my skin.
I was punished like an enemy for my sins.
I was blind,
I was caged,
And I was tricked,
And I was suffocating.
I was suffocating.

I can feel I've lost control,
Oh I can feel we've lost control.
I was suffocating.
I confess I've lost control,
And I was suffocating.
I was suffocating,
I can feel we've lost control.
Feel my hunger.
Feel my hunger.

Oooh oooh oooh oooh

I was suffocating

Oooh oooh oooh oooh

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Garbage

Garbage is an alternative rock band formed in Madison, Wisconsin, in 1994. The group consists of Scottish singer Shirley Manson (vocals, guitar) and American musicians Duke Erikson (bass, guitar, keyboards, percussion), Steve Marker (guitar, keyboards) and Butch Vig (drums, percussion). All four members are involved in songwriting and production. The band have counted worldwide album sales of over 17 million units. more »

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Written by: Bryan David Vig, Douglas Elwin Erickson, Shirley Ann Manson, Steve W Marker

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.

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10 facts about this song

Album Classification
"Control" is a song by the alternative rock band "Garbage." It is part of the band's fifth studio album, "Not Your Kind of People," released in 2012.
Song Themes
The song's title "Control" mirrors its theme of wanting to take control of life, to not let it be governed by fear, anger, or past regrets.
Musical Style
The music style of "Control" is a mix of grunge, electronic, and alternative rock, with a heavy use of electronic elements, which is a characteristic feature of Garbage's music.
Songwriters
"Control" was written by the band members Duke Erikson, Steve Marker, Shirley Manson, Butch Vig, and Daniel Shulman.
Production
The song was produced by the band itself, establishing their hands-on approach to their music.
Music Video
A music video directed by Julie Orser was released for the track, featuring a crashing car that signifies losing control, corresponding to the song's theme.
Chart Performance
Even though "Control" was not released as a single, it contributed to the overall success of "Not Your Kind of People" which reached number 13 on the Billboard 200.
Break from Mainstream
This song is considered a significant return to the band's darker, grittier sound after their fourth album "Bleed Like Me," marking their break from the mainstream music scene.
Critical Reception
Critics have praised "Control" for its engaging lyrics and its intense, hard-rock sound, highlighting it as a standout track in the album.
Live Performances
"Control" was performed live during the band's 2012-13 world tour, reflecting its popularity and impact among fans and attendees.

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