This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
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What I needed to hear
Wasn't coming in clear
And what I now know
Is only partial info
I speak over tempo
To put words into motion
You can't stay stagnant
With the future that's approaching
So wouldn't you stand
It's either break or be broken
Forget dry land
I'd rather stand in the ocean
And let the waves of devotion
Roll over me
Irony
I had to suffocate
Before I could breathe
Now I'm in a head space
I've never been before
Ever since my feet hit the shore
I tell ya boy
It feels good
So give me some more
I say
It feels good
Well it's a bit passionate for your radio
But that's alright though
It's good for your soul
And it feels good to be out of control
I said
It feels good to be out of control
Well it's a bit passionate for your radio
But that's alright though
It's good for your soul
And it feels good to be out of control
I said
It feels good to be out of control
Now wait that's something
Adrenaline rushing
And I'm touching
The heart of God
And adjusting
Rather nice lead to the feeling
That's inside of me
Alive in me
Continually guiding me
It's surprising me
It's beyond my reach
But it's in my grasp
I walk steadfast
Along a narrow path
Avoiding stairs and traps
And all else that seems to keep me
From who I need to be
Right now I'm thinking clearly
And I'm in a head space
I've never been before
Ever since my feet hit the shore
I tell ya ha
It feels good
So give me some more
I say
It feels good
Well it's a bit passionate for your radio
But that's alright though
It's good for your soul
And it feels good to be out of control
I said
It feels good to be out of control
Well it's a bit passionate for your radio
But that's alright though
It's good for your soul
And it feels good to be out of control
I said
It feels good to be out of control
Out of control
Out of control
It feels good to be out of control
I said
It feels good to be out of control
Well it's the big passionate for your radio
But that's alright though
It's good for your soul
And it feels good to be out of control
I said
It feels good to be out of control
Well it's the big passionate for your radio
But that's alright though
It's good for your soul
And it feels good to be out of control
I said
It feels good to be out of control
What I needed to hear
Wasn't coming in clear
And what I now know
Is only partial info
I speak over tempo
To put words into motion
You can't stay stagnant
With the future that's approaching
So wouldn't you stand
It's either break or be broken
Forget dry land
I'd rather stand in the ocean
And let the waves of devotion
Roll over me
Irony
I had to suffocate
Before I could breathe
Now I'm in a head space
I've never been before
Ever since my feet hit the shore
I tell ya boy
It feels good
So give me some more
I say
It feels good
Well it's a bit passionate for your radio
But that's alright though
It's good for your soul
And it feels good to be out of control
I said
It feels good to be out of control
Well it's a bit passionate for your radio
But that's alright though
It's good for your soul
And it feels good to be out of control
I said
It feels good to be out of control
Now wait that's something
Adrenaline rushing
And I'm touching
The heart of God
And adjusting
Rather nice lead to the feeling
That's inside of me
Alive in me
Continually guiding me
It's surprising me
It's beyond my reach
But it's in my grasp
I walk steadfast
Along a narrow path
Avoiding stairs and traps
And all else that seems to keep me
From who I need to be
Right now I'm thinking clearly
And I'm in a head space
I've never been before
Ever since my feet hit the shore
I tell ya ha
It feels good
So give me some more
I say
It feels good
Well it's a bit passionate for your radio
But that's alright though
It's good for your soul
And it feels good to be out of control
I said
It feels good to be out of control
Well it's a bit passionate for your radio
But that's alright though
It's good for your soul
And it feels good to be out of control
I said
It feels good to be out of control
Out of control
Out of control
It feels good to be out of control
I said
It feels good to be out of control
Well it's the big passionate for your radio
But that's alright though
It's good for your soul
And it feels good to be out of control
I said
It feels good to be out of control
Well it's the big passionate for your radio
But that's alright though
It's good for your soul
And it feels good to be out of control
I said
It feels good to be out of control
Lyrics submitted by 360degrees
Out of Control Lyrics as written by Skylar Wilson James Harrison
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Capitol CMG Publishing
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