Out of Control
The Rolling Stones
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I was out in the city I was out in the rain I was feeling down hearted I was drinking again I was standing by the bridges Where the dark water flows I was talking to a stranger About times long ago I was young I was foolish I was angry I was vain I was charming I was lucky Tell me how have I changed Now I'm out Oh out of control Now I'm out Oh out of control Oh help me now And the girls in the doorway And the boys in the game And the drunks and the homeless They all know me And the police on the corner Give a nod and a wave As they point me To my final destination I was young I was foolish I was angry I was vain I was charming Feeling lucky Tell me how have I changed Now I'm out Oh out of control Now I'm out Oh out of control Oh help me now In the hotel I'm excited By the smile on her face But I wondered How was time Gonna change her I was young I was foolish I was angry I was vain I was charming I was out there Tell me how have I changed Now I'm out Oh out of control Oh I'm out Oh out of control
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Written by: KEITH RICHARDS, MICK JAGGER
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12 facts about this song
Release"Out of Control" was released as the third single from the band's 1998 album "Bridges to Babylon".
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Crucial ContributorsApart from the main members of The Rolling Stones, this song prominently features bassist Darryl Jones and keyboardist Chuck Leavell.
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Music VideoIts music video was directed by Sam Bayer, who also directed Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit".
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Musical GenreThe song is classified under the genres of rock, electronic, and drum and bass.
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Live Performances"Out of Control" has been performed by The Stones during many of their tours since its release, most notably during their Bridges to Babylon Tour in 1997-98 and No Filter Tour in 2017-19.
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Radio EditA radio edit of the song was released, shortening the length of six minutes to approximately four minutes.
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Remix VersionsSeveral remixes of "Out of Control" were made, most notably by respected electronic and house DJs and producers such as Bi-Polar At the Controls and In Hand with Fluke.
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Chart PerformanceAlthough not one of the band's major hits, it had a fair performance, making it to the top 100 in the UK Singles Chart.
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Album SuccessThe album "Bridges to Babylon" itself was a commercial success, reaching number 3 on the UK Albums chart and number 2 on the US Billboard 200.
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Song Meaning"Out of Control" alludes to a sense of helplessness over one's hedonistic impulses or becoming overly indulgent in earthly pleasures, symbolic of the band's own tryst with fame and success.
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Critical ReceptionThe song was applauded for its fusion of traditional Stones rock with electronic and drum and bass – representing a departure from the band's typical sound.
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Personal SignificanceFor band members Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, the song held personal relevance, reflecting their struggles with substance use and risky lifestyles associated with being rockstars.
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