Under Control
Alesso, Calvin Harris
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I might be anyone A lone fool out in the sun Your heartbeat of solid gold I love you, you'll never know When the daylight comes you feel so cold, You know I'm too afraid of my heart to let you go Waiting for the fire to light Feeling like we could do right Be the one that makes tonight 'Cause freedom is a lonely road We're under control We're under control I might be anyone A lone fool out in the sun Your heartbeat of solid gold I love you, you'll never know When the daylight comes you feel so cold, You know I'm too afraid of my heart to let you go Waiting for the fire to light Feeling like we could do right Be the one that makes tonight 'Cause freedom is a lonely road We're under control Waiting for the fire to light Feeling like we could do right Be the one that makes tonight 'Cause freedom is a lonely road We're under control We're under control
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Written by: ALESSANDRO RODOLFO LINDBLAD, CALVIN HARRIS, THEO HUTCHCRAFT
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19 facts about this song
Collaboration details'Under Control' is a collaborative track created by prominent Swedish producer and DJ, Alessandro ‘Alesso’ Lindblad and renowned Scottish musician Calvin Harris.
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Chart PerformanceUpon release in October 2013, the song topped the charts, even garnering a number one spot on the UK Singles Chart.
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Prominent Guest VocalsWhile Alesso and Calvin Harris performed the song, the track also features an English trio band, Hurts, with Theo Hutchcraft providing soothing vocals.
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Genres'Under Control' is an Electronic Dance Music (EDM) piece, specifically falling under the sub-genre of Progressive house.
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Success MetricsWith over 188 million streams on Spotify alone (as of 2021), 'Under Control' was a commercial success that helped cement both Alesso and Calvin Harris's reputations in the EDM scene.
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Music VideoThe music video for 'Under Control' was released in November 2013 and features a high-energy concert with Alesso and Harris DJing, adding to the track's overall appeal.
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Record AttemptThe track's official video was filmed as part of an attempt to break the world record for 'The Most Amount of Glow Sticks Lit Simultaneously in a Music Concert.'
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Part of AlbumAlthough 'Under Control' is a standalone single, it also appears in the album 'Forever' by Calvin Harris which was released in 2014.
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Production ToolsBoth producers have spoken about their extensive use of Logic Pro to produce their tracks, including ‘Under Control'.
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Award Nomination'Under Control' was nominated for Best Electronic Dance Music Track at the 30th International Dance Music Awards.
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Commercial UsageThe song was also featured in a Pepsi advertisement featuring Lionel Messi, Sergio Agüero, Robin van Persie, and Jack Wilshere.
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Live Performances‘Under Control’ is often performed live by both Alesso and Calvin Harris in their respective sets, becoming a staple in their performances due to its crowd-pleasing qualities.
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Composition Facts"Under Control" is a progressive house track and has a length of approximately three minutes and four seconds in its radio edit version.
- The song is in the key of A Minor and has a tempo of 126 beats per minute.
- The song's powerful drop is a staple of both Alesso and Calvin Harris's electronic style.
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Collaboration Facts"Under Control" is a collaboration between Swedish DJ Alesso and Scottish DJ Calvin Harris, marking their first collaborative track.
- Apart from these two EDM giants, the song also features vocals from English songwriter and singer, Theo Hutchcraft, from the band 'Hurts'.
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Release and Chart FactsThe song was released on October 7, 2013, as the first single from Alesso's debut studio album, 'Forever'.
- Upon release, it reached number one on the UK Singles Chart and number three on the Irish Singles Chart.
- "Under Control" also charted inside the top 10 of Belgium, Finland, Norway, and Sweden.
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Music Video FactsThe official music video for "Under Control" was filmed in August 2013 and released in October that same year, a couple of days after the single's official release.
- The video portrays a post-apocalyptic world and has surpassed 270 million views on YouTube as of 2022, making it one of the most-viewed videos for both Alesso and Calvin Harris.
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Reception FactsThe song received positive reviews from music critics upon its release.
- 'Under Control' has been praised for its addictive beats and memorable melody, with many noting the unique and fresh spin the producers put on the progressive house genre.
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Live Performance FactsThe track has become a staple in live sets for both Alesso and Calvin Harris, often being featured as a highlight moment in their performances.
- The pair notably performed the song together at the 2013 iTunes Festival in London.
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Miscellaneous FactsThe song was certified Gold in the UK for selling over 400,000 units.
- Despite its success, "Under Control" remains the only collaborative song between Harris and Alesso.
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