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{{quote|“The song ‘Lose Control’ is what I was thinking of when I said that before, but then again I hate to say that because I don’t want people to think the album is some R&B-like sexed-up pop thing: it’s so hard to describe. I think that just comes from the fact that I’ve grown up and I’m not so insecure. And I’m not afraid to express every emotion – including feeling worthy and feeling like a woman and feeling good about myself; not that the album’s all happy and poppy. There are elements of everything.”<ref name=kerrang2006 />}} | {{quote|“The song ‘Lose Control’ is what I was thinking of when I said that before, but then again I hate to say that because I don’t want people to think the album is some R&B-like sexed-up pop thing: it’s so hard to describe. I think that just comes from the fact that I’ve grown up and I’m not so insecure. And I’m not afraid to express every emotion – including feeling worthy and feeling like a woman and feeling good about myself; not that the album’s all happy and poppy. There are elements of everything.”<ref name=kerrang2006 />}} | ||
In May 2007, the band began to play instrumental parts of the song as an intro to ''[[Weight of the World]]''. In October, the full song began to be played at concerts.<ref name=pegasuslose /><ref name=dailyutah /> | In May 2007, the band began to play instrumental parts of the song as an intro to ''[[Weight of the World]]''. In October, the full song began to be played at concerts.<ref name=pegasuslose /><ref name=dailyutah /> It was brought back to the setlist 14 years later for their [[The_Bitter_Truth_Tour#Fall_2021_.28United_States.29|joint U.S. tour]] with [[Halestorm]] in Fall 2021.<ref name=portland2021 /> | ||
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General information
Written by A. Lee and T. Balsamo
Lose Control is the ninth track from Evanescence's second studio album, The Open Door.
Amy's description of the song:
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Terry uses a lot of delay and noises. His guitar playing is really creepy! He also uses a lot of half-step two chords, which I love. I felt like I wasn't really allowed to use stuff like that before, because Ben didn't like it. But songs like 'Lose Control' go from C to a C sharp, back and forth. I love those. It's that Portishead influence.[1] | 
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Amy has said that the song is about wanting to be less apprehensive and more "loose", and wanting to not have so much responsibility.[2]
When asked about her commentary of The Open Door having "sensuality",[3] she mentioned Lose Control as an example of that:
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“The song ‘Lose Control’ is what I was thinking of when I said that before, but then again I hate to say that because I don’t want people to think the album is some R&B-like sexed-up pop thing: it’s so hard to describe. I think that just comes from the fact that I’ve grown up and I’m not so insecure. And I’m not afraid to express every emotion – including feeling worthy and feeling like a woman and feeling good about myself; not that the album’s all happy and poppy. There are elements of everything.”[4] |
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In May 2007, the band began to play instrumental parts of the song as an intro to Weight of the World. In October, the full song began to be played at concerts.[5][6] It was brought back to the setlist 14 years later for their joint U.S. tour with Halestorm in Fall 2021.[7]
Versions
Studio versions:
Lose Control
- Recording date: September 2005 - March 2006
- Status: Released
- Released on: The Open Door (track #9)
- Length: 4:50
Live versions:
Lose Control [Intro instrumental]
- Performing period: May - September 2, 2007
- Example: Rock am Ring (June 3)
Lose Control [Live]
- Performing period: October 23 - December 8, 2007; November 5, 2021 - January 21, 2022
- Example: Izod Center, East Rutherford, New Jersey (December 4, 2007); Portland, Oregon (November 5, 2021)
Lose Control [Live 2022 Medley][8]
- Performing period: August 16 - September 16, 2022
- Example: Ball Arena, Denver, CO, USA (August 16)
Lyrics
You don't remember my name
I don't really care
Can we play the game your way?
Can I really lose control?
Just once in my life
I think it'd be nice
Just to lose control, just once
[With all the pretty flowers] in the dust
Mary had a lamb
His eyes black as coals
If we play very quiet, my lamb
Mary never has to know
Just once in my life
I think it'd be nice
Just to lose control, just once
If I cut you down to a thing I can use
I fear there'd be nothing good left of you
Just to lose control, just once
Guitar tabs & sheet music
Found in official songbooks of The Open Door.
References
- ↑ Bottomley, C. (September 18, 2006). "Evanescence: Amy Lee Explains the New Songs". VH1. Archived from the original on October 16, 2006. http://web.archive.org/web/20061016104811/http://www.vh1.com/news/articles/1540914/story.jhtml. Retrieved December 3, 2006.
- ↑ Mora, Angelo (September 2006). "Tre Metri Sopra il Cielo" (in Italian). Rock Sound 100 (60): 37. ISSN 1127-1337. http://www.evanescencewebsite.com/TheOpenDoor/displayimage.php?album=517&pos=6. Retrieved June 27, 2013.
- ↑ Harris, Chris (April 26, 2006). "Amy Lee Says New Evanescence LP Has More Sensuality". MTV News. https://www.mtv.com/news/1529541/amy-lee-says-new-evanescence-lp-has-more-sensuality/.
- ↑ "Burning Angel (Kerrang)". EvanescenceWebsite.com. August 30, 2006. Archived from the original on November 18, 2006. http://web.archive.org/web/20061118055601/http://lnx.evanescencewebsite.com/PressArchive/news.php?id=126.
- ↑ Smith, Kenneth (October 31, 2007). "Concert review: Evanescence at Nokia Theater". Pegasus News. http://www.pegasusnews.com/news/2007/oct/31/evanescence-nokia-theater/. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
- ↑ Fox, Doug (November 20, 2007). "Evanescence steps through 'Open Door' at UVSC". Daily Herald. http://www.heraldextra.com/lifestyles/evanescence-steps-through-open-door-at-uvsc/article_84ee1660-7e30-5796-956a-c10ecd888170.html. Retrieved September 29, 2013.
- ↑ "Evanescence Setlist at Portland Memorial Coliseum, Portland, OR, USA". Setlist.fm. November 5, 2021. https://www.setlist.fm/setlist/evanescence/2021/portland-memorial-coliseum-portland-or-2b8a80c2.html.
- ↑ This version was played as a medley along with Part of Me and Never Go Back.
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