Out of Control

The Rolling Stones

About Out of Control

"Out of Control" was the fourth single from The Rolling Stones' album Bridges to Babylon. Credited to Mick Jagger and Keith Richards, it was their second and final single of 1998. The song was first performed live on the Bridges to Babylon Tour supporting the album. It has been featured in setlists of every tour since. "Out Of Control" was "inspired" by the Temptations song "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" and there's an as-yet unreleased 10-minute remix which combines both songs.


Year:
1997
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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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The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones are an English rock band formed in Dartford in 1962. The earliest settled line-up consisted of Brian Jones (guitar, harmonica), Ian Stewart (keyboards, piano), Mick Jagger (lead vocals, harmonica), Keith Richards (guitar, vocals), Bill Wyman (bass) and Charlie Watts (drums). Since Wyman's retirement in 1993, the band's full members have been Jagger, Richards, Watts and guitarist Ronnie Wood who joined in 1975. Darryl Jones (bassist) and Chuck Leavell (keyboardist) are regular contributors but not full band members. The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame inducted the Rolling Stones in 1989, noting that "critical acclaim and popular consensus has accorded them the title of the “World’s Greatest Rock and Roll Band.”Rolling Stone magazine ranked them 4… more »

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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".
Crucial Contributors
Apart from the main members of The Rolling Stones, this song prominently features bassist Darryl Jones and keyboardist Chuck Leavell.
Music Video
Its music video was directed by Sam Bayer, who also directed Nirvana's "Smells Like Teen Spirit".
Musical Genre
The song is classified under the genres of rock, electronic, and drum and bass.
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.
Radio Edit
A radio edit of the song was released, shortening the length of six minutes to approximately four minutes.
Remix Versions
Several 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.
Chart Performance
Although not one of the band's major hits, it had a fair performance, making it to the top 100 in the UK Singles Chart.
Album Success
The 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.
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.
Critical Reception
The 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.
Personal Significance
For 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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