Self Control
Laura Branigan
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Oh, the night is my world City light painted girl In the day nothing matters It's the night time that flatters In the night, no control Through the wall something's breaking Wearing white as you're walkin' Down the street of my soul You take my self, you take my self control You got me livin' only for the night Before the morning comes, the story's told You take my self, you take my self control Another night, another day goes by I never stop myself to wonder why You help me to forget to play my role You take my self, you take my self control I, I live among the creatures of the night I haven't got the will to try and fight Against a new tomorrow, so I guess I'll just believe it That tomorrow never comes A safe night, I'm living in the forest of my dream I know the night is not as it would seem I must believe in something, so I'll make myself believe it That this night will never go Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh Oh, oh, oh (Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh) Oh, the night is my world City light painted girl In the day nothing matters It's the night time that flatters I, I live among the creatures of the night I haven't got the will to try and fight Against a new tomorrow, so I guess I'll just believe it That tomorrow never knows A safe night, I'm living in the forest of a dream I know the night is not as it would seem I must believe in something, so I'll make myself believe it That this night will never go Oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh, oh You take my self, you take my self control You take my self, you take my self control You take my self, you take my self control You take my self, you take my self control You take my self, you take my self control You take my self, you take my self control You take my self, you take my self control You take my self, you take my self control You take my self, you take my self control You take my self, you take my self control
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Written by: Gaetano Bigazzi, Raffaele Riefoli, Stephen Vincent Piccolo
Lyrics © Sugarmusic s.p.a.
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3 facts about this song
Laura Branigan's VersionBranigan's version is probably the most well-known rendition of the song. It was released in 1984 as part of her third studio album, "Self Control."
- This version of the song "Self Control" was a huge worldwide success, reaching number four on the U.S. Billboard Hot 100 chart and topping the charts in Canada and several European countries.
- Branigan altered some lines of the song, making hers a slightly different narrative than Raf's original. Some believe that the American singer's version is about a woman submitting to her desires.
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Raf's Original VersionRaf, an Italian singer, originally released "Self Control" in 1984, the same year as Laura Branigan.
- Unlike most covers, Laura Branigan's version was released only a few months after Raf's original, which is unusually quick in music industry standards.
- Interestingly, Raf's version has an entirely different feel. While Laura Branigan's cover is more intense and edgy, Raf's version is more relaxed and melancholic.
- Raf wrote the song "Self Control" along with Giancarlo Bigazzi.
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Infernal’s VersionThe Danish dance-pop duo Infernal did their cover of "Self Control" in 2006 and it became a big international hit.
- Infernal’s version of "Self Control" is a eurodance cover with a more upbeat sound and dance tempo than the originals.
- Following the release, their version received mixed reviews, with some music critics appreciating their take on the song, while others thought it didn't capture the essence of the original.
- The song was included in Infernal's third studio album, "From Paris to Berlin," and peaked at number 18 on the Danish Singles Chart.
- Infernal's music video for "Self Control," with its beach party ambiance, is strikingly different from Laura Branigan's haunting and intense visual narrative.
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