The song "Regulate You" by Underscores talks about an individual asserting their authority and control in a situation where someone else is trying to interfere. The lyrics suggest that the narrator is in charge and does not want the other person to manipulate or corrupt someone they care about. The opening lines, "Let's get things straight, I'm in charge here / And no one gave you the permission to barge in" indicate that the narrator wants to establish their dominance and make it clear that the other person is overstepping their boundaries. The repeated lines, "And I know you're going to corrupt him / And I know you're going to do something", imply that the narrator has concerns about the intentions and actions of the person they are addressing. They believe that this person will have a negative influence or cause harm to someone they care about. The chorus, "So I don't want to be the one to regulate, regulate you", expresses the narrator's reluctance to have to control or monitor the actions of the other person. They do not want the responsibility of having to regulate or oversee their behavior. The bridge section, "And I said please, can I get you to stop it / And you're the reason, he's so self-conscious" suggests that the narrator has already tried to reason with the person and ask them to stop whatever they are doing. The consequences of their actions have left the person the narrator cares about feeling self-conscious and insecure. Throughout the song, there is a clear desire to establish authority and protect someone from the potential harm caused by the other person. The repetition of the chorus and the ending lines, "Let's get things straight, I'm in charge here / And no one gave you the permission to barge in" reinforce the narrator's assertiveness and refusal to let the other person disrupt their situation. Overall, "Regulate You" is a song about taking control, standing up against unwelcome interference, and protecting someone from negative influences.
