Control

Puddle of Mudd

About Control

"Control" is a song by the rock band Puddle of Mudd. It is the first single off of their album Come Clean. It was released in July 2001, was written by Wes Scantlin and was co-written by Brad Stewart. The song "Control" was popular, peaking at number 3 on the Mainstream Rock chart, number 3 on the Modern Rock Tracks chart and number 68 on the Billboard Hot 100.


Year:
2001
3:50
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I love the way you look at me
I feel the pain you place inside
You lock me up inside your dirty cage
Well I'm alone inside my mind

I'd like to teach you all the rules
I'd get to see them set in stone
I like it when you chain me to the bed
But then your secrets never shone

I need to feel you, you need to feel me
I can't control you, you're not the one for me, no

I can't control you, you can't control me
I need to feel you, so why's there even you and me?

I love the way you rake my skin
I feel the hate you place inside
I need to get your voice out of my head
Cause I'm that guy you'll never find

I think you know all of the rules
There's no expressions on your face
I'm hope that some day you will let me go
Release me from my dirty cage

I need to feel you, you need to feel me
I can't control you, you're not the one for me, no

I can't control you, you can't control me
I need to feel you, so why's there even you and me?

I love the way you look at me
I love the way you smack my ass
I love the dirty things you do
I have control of you

I love the way you look at me
I love the way you smack my ass
I love the dirty things you do
I have control of you

I love the way you look at me
I love the way you smack my ass
I love the dirty things you do
I have control of you

I love the way you look at me
I love the way you smack my ass
I love the dirty things you do
I have control of you

I need to feel you, you need to feel me
I can't control you, you're not the one for me, no

I can't control you, you can't control me
I need to feel you, so why's there even you and me?

You're not the one for me, no
You're not the one for me, no
You're not the one for me, no
You're not the one for me, no

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Puddle of Mudd

Puddle Of Mudd (often stylized as PUDDLE OF MUᗡᗡ) is an American rock band from Kansas City, Missouri. To date the band has sold over 7 million albums, and have had a string of No. 1 mainstream rock singles in the United States. Their major-label debut Come Clean has sold over 5 million copies. They have released 2 independent and 4 major albums, with their latest being Volume 4: Songs in the Key of Love & Hate in December 2009, and their latest compilation album being "re:(disc)overed", released in August 2011. more »

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Written by: WESLEY REID SCANTLIN, BRAD STEWART

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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11 facts about this song

Genre Classification
"Control" is a song by Puddle of Mudd, and it falls under the genre of post-grunge and alternative rock.
Formulation of the Band
Puddle of Mudd, the creators of "Control", came together in Kansas City, Missouri, in 1991.
Album Success
The song “Control” was part of their major-label debut album "Come Clean". The album was a huge success selling over 5 million copies and peaking at number 9 on the Billboard 200.
Song Success
"Control" was released as the lead single from the album "Come Clean", marking Puddle of Mudd's breakthrough. It peaked at number 3 on the Billboard Mainstream Rock Tracks chart in the US.
Lyric Writing
Wes Scantlin, the lead vocalist, and guitarist of Puddle of Mudd wrote the lyrics for the song. The lyrics explores themes of BDSM.
Music Video
The music video for "Control" was directed by Limp Bizkit frontman Fred Durst, who signed Puddle of Mudd to his record label.
Noteworthy Recognition
The song “Control” was featured in the movie The Sweetest Thing, starring Cameron Diaz.
Atypical Sound
The song was known for its intense, grungy sound deviating from the typical early 2000s alternative rock sound. "Control" utilizes crunchy guitar riffs that were a signature of Puddle of Mudd's music.
Cultural Impact
“Control” effectively propelled Puddle of Mudd into popularity in the early 2000s, making them a most recognized band in the post-grunge era.
Accolades
This song along with the rest of the album played a significant role in Puddle of Mudd being awarded Billboard's 'Rock Artist of the Year' in 2002.
Live Performances
Puddle of Mudd often played “Control” during their live performances, given its popularity among the band's fans. It remains one of their most popular and most recognized songs to date.

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