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Control Lyrics by Ratboys

GN

2017

[Verse 1]
I almost saw a train wreck
Then I had to look away
Never had I wondered before
What happened when metal bent and tore
I ran across manhole covers
Toward the center of my Earth
Valleys and other landmarks
Visions of big machines transformed

[Verse 2]
Walking around in St. Matthews
The winds were light and the roads were wet
Those green sloping mountains over
Leading up to gravel beds
My brother Paul was walking aimless
My father Pete had turned away
Paul stumbled toward a roaring train track
He was only four years old that day

[Chorus]
Who's in control?
Who's in control?

[Bridge]
I barely saw it happen
The ground’s monumental shake
There must have been two feet between them
Before those two hands snatched him safe
As we headed home to beat the sunset
I heard him crying overhead
That I night I dreamt we turned the lights out
And wandered far away from this

[Chorus]
Who's in control?
Yeah, who's in control?

[Outro]
Now I'm sitting on a bridge
Out in Portland, Oregon
The old day begins to shudder
And rolling on, becomes another
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About “Control” by Ratboys

Read the complete lyrics to "Control" by Ratboys from the album "GN" in 2017. On Lyrks you can follow along with the full text, explore the artist's discography, and discover related songs. The track is often categorized under Rock.

"Control" is performed by Ratboys. from the album "GN" in 2017 This page provides the full lyric text for fans who want to sing along, study the songwriting, or compare versions across releases. Lyrks organizes lyrics by artist and song slug so you can bookmark and share a stable URL. Music lyrics help listeners connect with emotion, narrative, and rhythm in a track. Whether you are learning English, researching a favorite chorus, or preparing for karaoke, having accurate line breaks and section labels (verse, chorus, bridge) makes the experience easier. We link to the official artist profile on Lyrks where available, including biography snippets, top songs, and chart placements when we have that data. If you enjoy "Control", explore more songs by Ratboys using the links below. Chart and trending pages on Lyrks highlight what listeners are searching for this week. For copyright or correction requests, see our DMCA and contact pages.

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"Control" is credited to Ratboys. Songwriting credits may include additional writers listed on the release; check the credits section on this page for linked collaborators.

"Control" appears on "GN" in 2017.

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