About The Song
“Self Control” is a 1984 song by Laura Branigan. It was a commercial success, peaking at number four on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and topping the charts in Canada, several European countries and Australia.
The song is a cover of an Italian song called “Giochi particolari” by Raf. The English lyrics were written by Stephen Vincent Piccolo.
“Self Control” is a synth-pop song with a pulsating beat and catchy melody. The song’s lyrics are about a woman who is trying to resist temptation.
The song’s music video was directed by Steve Barron. It features Branigan dancing in a variety of locations, including a nightclub, a subway station, and a park.
“Self Control” is one of Branigan’s signature songs. It is a classic example of a synth-pop song that is both catchy and danceable. The song’s lyrics are also relatable, and they have helped to make it a timeless classic.
Here are some of the song’s lyrics:
“I know the night is my world, it’s the night time I live among the creatures And I know I should be afraid, but I’m not afraid of you, no not afraid I know I should be ashamed, but I’m not ashamed of what I do It’s just the way I’m made, I’m a creature of the night”
The song has been covered by many artists, including Kylie Minogue, Britney Spears, and Rihanna.
“Self Control” is a timeless classic that will continue to be enjoyed for many years to come.
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Lyrics
Oh, the night is my world
City light painted girl
In the day nothing matters
It’s the night time that flatters
In the night, no control
Through the wall something’s breaking
Wearing white as you’re walkin’
Down the street of my soul
You take my self, you take my self control
You got me livin’ only for the night
Before the morning comes, the story’s told
You take my self, you take my self control
Another night, another day goes by
I never stop myself to wonder why
You help me to forget to play my role
You take my self, you take my self control
I, I live among the creatures of the night
I haven’t got the will to try and fight
Against a new tomorrow, so I guess I’ll just believe it
That tomorrow never comes
A safe night, I’m living in the forest of my dream
I know the night is not as it would seem
I must believe in something, so I’ll make myself believe it
This night will never go
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
Oh, the night is my world
City light painted girl
In the day nothing matters
It’s the night time that flatters
I, I live among the creatures of the night
I haven’t got the will to try and fight
Against a new tomorrow, so I guess I’ll just believe it
That tomorrow never knows
A safe night, I’m living in the forest of a dream
I know the night is not as it would seem
I must believe in something, so I’ll make myself believe it
This night will never go
Oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control
You take my self, you take my self control