Under Control Lyrics
The Strokes
Lyrics
I don't want to waste your time
I don't want to waste your time
I just want to say
I've got to say
We worked hard, darling
We don't have no control
We're under control
I don't want to do it your way
I don't want to do it your way
I don't want to give it to you, your way
I don't want to know
I don't want to change your mind
I don't want to change the world
I just want to watch it go by
I just want to watch you go by
We were young, darling
We don't have no control
We're out of control
I don't want to do it your way
I don't want to do it your way
I don't want to give it to you, your way
I don't want to know
I don't want to change your mind
I don't want to waste your time
I just want to know you're alright
I've got to know you're alright
You are young, darling
For now, but not for long
Under control
Song & Lyrics Facts
The Strokes’ “Under Control” is a song off their fourth album, Angles, released on March 18th, 2011. It was written by Julian Casablancas, Nikolai Fraiture and Albert Hammond Jr., with all three members providing vocals for the track.
The lyrics of “Under Control” focus on the idea that life can be overwhelming, but it's important to stay in control. Musically, the song fuses together elements of rock, pop and indie-rock, creating an upbeat yet reflective soundscape.