Control
Embracing the Power Within: VNV Nation's Anthem of Self-Control
Lyrics
Until I should die, until I should break
Expressing a desire for persistence until death or breaking point.
Not a god, not a devil my soul shall take
Rejecting the idea of being influenced by extremes, neither god nor devil.
If I should lie to betray myself
Refusing to lie or betray one's true self.
Then I would damn myself, and my soul forsake
Acknowledging the consequences of self-deception and its impact on the soul.
I don't want fifteen minutes want a whole lot more
Desiring more than fleeting fame, seeking a substantial experience.
Don't want to suffer the fools and the spoils of war
Rejecting the superficial gains and casualties of war.
I don't want fifteen minutes, or a reason why
Emphasizing the rejection of a brief moment or a simple explanation.
I want a stainless steel road stretching off to the sky
Longing for a clear and enduring path toward success.
I don't need sentiment, want, or hate on my mind
Preferring a mindset free from sentiment, desire, or hatred.
No crimes of passion or obsessions in kind
Rejecting intense emotions or fixations.
No walls, restraints, or momentary thrill
Avoiding restrictions, both physical and emotional, for momentary pleasure.
No blood on my hands, no time to kill
Rejecting violence and the guilt associated with taking another's life.
I want more body, I want more soul
Expressing a desire for a more fulfilling physical and spiritual existence.
Flip the switch to automatic, I want control
Desiring control by embracing automation and predictability.
I want control
Repeatedly emphasizing the desire for control.
I want control
-I want control
-If I should give in, if I should turn away
Contemplating the consequences of giving in or turning away from control.
Not a god, not a devil my soul could save
Reiterating the rejection of extreme influences on the soul.
I want more body, I want more soul
Repeating the desire for a more enriched existence.
Flip the switch to automatic, I want control
Reiterating the preference for control through automation.
I want control
Repeatedly expressing the strong desire for control.
I want control
-I want control
-I want control
Final repetition and emphasis on the desire for control.
I want control
-(I want control) I want control
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