The song "Control" by Etham conveys the struggles and turmoil experienced in a relationship. The narrator begins by urging their partner to gain self-control and to appreciate everything they have given to the relationship. However, they acknowledge that they are not the only one with fears and have exhausted all their tears for their partner. The narrator realizes that if their partner cannot control themselves, then their years together would have been in vain. Though they understand their partner's sadness, they feel hopeless because they cannot make them change their ways. The chorus repeats the plea for control, with the narrator vowing to give their all for their partner. They implore their partner not to simply walk away from the relationship and to take responsibility for their actions, as their pain is causing immense suffering for the narrator. The second verse emphasizes the narrator's understanding of their partner's pain, but acknowledges that it could still worsen. They also mention hearing their partner's thoughts in their own mind, indicating a deep connection and dependency on their partner. Despite all the hardships, the narrator states that they would go through anything for their partner. However, they realize that there may be nothing that can turn their relationship around. The bridge of the song reflects on the narrator's self-hatred for things they did not do, which has contributed to their pain. They also recognize the presence of countless lies within the truth of their relationship, possibly referencing a lack of honesty or trust. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, with the narrator offering their everything to their partner and expressing the toll their partner's pain takes on them. Overall, "Control" conveys the struggles, sacrifices, and emotional toll of a relationship that lacks self-control and balance.
