Control
Embracing Transformation: Finding Redemption in 'Control'
Lyrics
I can't be the only one
Expressing a sense of shared experience, not feeling alone in a situation
Thought God was so through with me
Feeling as though one's connection to a higher power (God) was severed or completed
I keep livin' like everybody
Continuing to live life similarly to others
Let my pride get the best of me
Admitting that one's ego or self-importance has caused problems
I don't
Expressing a lack of desire
Wanna be this way
Desiring change from the current state
And I don't
Not wanting to live without purpose or significance
Wanna live in vain
Believing in the possibility of transformation
So I'm believing
Hoping for intervention to prevent loss of self-control
You can change me
Acknowledging the influence or creation by an external force
You can keep me
Seeking change from a situation spiraling out of control
From losing control
Yielding or surrendering authority to an external force for stability
You made me
Attributing personal development or change to an external force
You can change me
Believing in the power of transformation from an external force
You can save me
Hopeful for rescue or preservation by an external force
I give You all control
Voluntarily surrendering control to an external force
Control
Repetition emphasizing the concept of control
Control
-Control
-Control
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-Pride goes before the fall
Recognizing the danger of excessive self-importance
So pride won't know me at all
Striving to eliminate pride from one's identity
And I was low but it's finished
Feeling at a low point, but indicating a completed phase
Truth is I was forgiven
Realizing and accepting forgiveness for past actions or mistakes
When He said It is written
Referring to a scriptural phrase to emphasize the completeness of forgiveness
I don't
Reiterating a lack of desire for the current situation
Wanna be this way
Expressing a desire for change from the current state
And I don't
Not wanting to live a meaningless life
Wanna live in vain
Believing in the potential for personal transformation
So I'm believing
Hoping for intervention to prevent loss of self-control
You can change me
Acknowledging the potential for change due to an external force
You can keep me
Seeking to be saved from losing control
From losing control
Attributing potential change to an external force
You made me
Believing in the power of transformation from an external force
You can change me
Hopeful for rescue or preservation by an external force
You can save me
Repetition emphasizing the concept of control
I give You all control
-Control
-Control
-Control
-Control
-Control
-So I'm believing
Reiteration of hope for change and salvation from losing control
You can change me
-You can keep me
-From losing control
-You made me
-You can change me
-You can save me
-I give You all
Complete surrender of authority to an external force
Control
Emphasizing the idea of yielding control
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