Self Control Lyrics

Lyric discussion by Pierre1412 

Cover art for Self Control lyrics by Laura Branigan

The original song is sung by an Italian, singer: Raf. I put the song in the context of the culture and the way of life, in summer, particularly in the 80s. I think it is about a male who is expressing this typical lifestyle of going out in the night,to a trendy bar and/ or discotheque, "letting your hair down", meeting up with the countless beautiful women (especially foreigners on holiday) having your night of passion, and tomorrow is another day. No worries about tomorrow or about getting into a serious relationship. The women you meet in this lifestyle take your self control and day after day you find yourself in the midst of beautiful, made-up (painted girls), wearing white (a fresh summer colour that brings out the best in a woman). If you see the videos you will get the context of what i mean. Nothing to do with prostitutes. Once you go through this phase, you are out from 11 pm till 3 am every day. You have to have lived in Italy, Malta, Spain, Greece... to experience this lifestyle. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GgJml5mnFhY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3TTLEKh0T_g

My Interpretation