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Poe — Control
Album: Haunted
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Released: 2000
Length: 5:26
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Don't, you mess,
With a little girl's dream.
'Cause she's liable to grow up,
Mean.

Surprise you to find that I'm laughing?
You thought that you'd find me in tears.
You thought I'd be crawling,
The walls like a tiny mosquito,
And trembling in fear.

Well, you may be king for the moment,
But I am a queen understand,
And I've got your pawns and your bishops and,
Castles,
All inside the palm of my hand.

While you were looking the other way,
While you had your eyes closed.
While you were licking your lips,
'Cause I was miserable.
While you were selling your soul.
While you were tearing a hole,
In me.
I was taking control.
Now I have taken control. (I have... control...)
Now I have taken control. (I have... control...)
Now I have taken control.
Control...

This is beginning to feel good,
Watching you squirm in your shoes,
A small bead of sweat on your brow,
And a growl in your belly,
You're scared to let through.
You thought you could keep me from loving,
You thought you could feed on my soul.
But while you were busy destroying my life,
What was half in me has become whole.

While you were looking the other way.
While you had your eyes closed.
While you were licking your lips,
'Cause I was miserable.
While you were selling your soul.
While you were tearing a hole,
In me.
I was taking control
Now I have taken control. (I have... control...)
Now I have taken control. (I have... control...)
Now I have taken control.
Control...

So this is how it feels,
To breathe in the summer air.
To feel the sand between my toes,
And love inside my ear.

All those things, you taught me to fear,
I've got them in my garden now and,
You're not welcome here.

Come here.

Come a little bit closer...
Let me look at you.
I gave you the benefit of the doubt it's true,
But keep in mind my darling,
Not every saint is a fool!

(Don't)
While you were looking the other way, (you mess)
While you had your eyes closed. (with me)
While you were licking your lips,
'Cause I was miserable.
(Don't)
While you were selling your soul (you mess)
While you were tearing a hole,
In me.
(I was taking control)
Now I have taken control. (I was taking control)
Now I have taken control. (control)
Control...
(Control)
Control...
Don't you mess with me.

''(Spoken)''
This cannot be all that there is to life,
Because, in our confrontation, with,
An enormous and cold, universe.
There is something comical, to the idea
That we can really enforce our will, on humanity.
Power, corrupts.

It's your world, do with it what you want!
No, that's not the way to do it.
Power...That's not the way to do it.
Paradox
No
It's your world
No
It's your world
No
It's your world
NO!

Control it! Control it!

(This is scaring me...

I live at the end of a 5 and 1/2 minute hallway
I live at the end of a 5 and 1/2 minute hallway)

At the end of it all lies of course the final phenomenon of deterioration
Entropy
Which is a predictable deterioration when the creative energy ceases...
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 Ralf wrote:

Sounds a lot like Garbage to me!




Same here. Thought it was a new Garbage Song.
Posted 1 year ago by yuel    [ Reply ]
Hey small minded comparison makers… Just listen and stop the monkey in your fucking head for a minute. Honestly stop posting stupid opinions - I am just tired of this one sentence bullshit. This is a great woman songwriter - she fucking rocks!
Posted 1 year ago by tm    [ Reply ]
Sounds overproduced to my ears... sounds "Marvel". I would be happy to hear a more "confidential" version of this great song, in which Poe doesn't sound like a super hero. 
Posted 1 year ago by CoYoT51    [ Reply ]
I get all the comparisons - but it stands on its own for me as a great song. Enjoying it very much
Posted 1 year ago by peterblair    [ Reply ]
Sounds a lot like Garbage to me!
Posted 2 years ago by Ralf    [ Reply ]
Like a female NIN. Awesome.
Posted 2 years ago by DanielHLloyd    [ Reply ]
I've noticed that the release date is being updated to year, month and sometimes day. It seems this updated broke the link between comments and playlist. I see the green heart in the playlist saying I've rated this song, but not in the comments. I guess I have to rate again?

Posted 2 years ago by eyke    [ Reply ]
 tinypriest wrote:

Does this sound like Chrissie Hynde to anyone?



Without the hysterical screaming
Posted 2 years ago by huib    [ Reply ]
 tinypriest wrote:

Does this sound like Chrissie Hynde to anyone?


NOPE 
Posted 2 years ago by jp33442    [ Reply ]
Does this sound like Chrissie Hynde to anyone?
Posted 2 years ago by tinypriest    [ Reply ]
 Steely_D wrote:

I tell people it's as creative as Kate Bush, but as ballsy as Chrissie Hynde. 



I still tell people that.
Posted 3 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
Why is this the only album of Poe that is played on RP? Like for real.
Posted 3 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
 Rijidij wrote:

I'm hearing shades of Chrissie Hynde in this.



Yep -- maybe Garbage too.
Posted 3 years ago by tompoll    [ Reply ]
Love this girls voice.
Posted 3 years ago by Silvervanman    [ Reply ]
I'm hearing shades of Chrissie Hynde in this.
Posted 3 years ago by Rijidij    [ Reply ]
 the_jake wrote:
The women talking near the end is the Iranian actress from "The Expanse" who plays the UN leader.  What is her name?
 
Shohreh Aghdashloo
Posted 3 years ago by dwhayslett    [ Reply ]
The women talking near the end is the Iranian actress from "The Expanse" who plays the UN leader.  What is her name?
Posted 3 years ago by the_jake    [ Reply ]
Still a great piece of music. Always worth listening!
Posted 4 years ago by joko63808    [ Reply ]
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Posted 4 years ago by RabbitEars    [ Reply ]
Her voice is amazing!
Posted 4 years ago by emcibulka    [ Reply ]
Like Pavlov's Dog, I leapt for the comment button when I heard her angelic voice.

She takes control.
Posted 5 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
19 years and still kickin’!
Posted 5 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
 mdnzs wrote:
Doesn't it sounds like Garbage? 💭
 

Yes.....or Shiny Toy Guns
Posted 5 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
Doesn't it sounds like Garbage? 💭
Posted 6 years ago by mdnzs    [ Reply ]
 Steely_D wrote:
I tell people it's as creative as Kate Bush, but as ballsy as Chrissie Hynde. 

 
Now I will too!  Nice description.
Posted 6 years ago by bc    [ Reply ]
Much of her album Haunted ties in with her brother Mark Z. Danielweski's brilliant novel House of Leaves.
Posted 6 years ago by voidPortal    [ Reply ]
I can only imagine the sonic landscapes she would have kept creating had she not been so royally and completely screwed by her record company. So sad :(
Posted 6 years ago by bluematrix    [ Reply ]
Sure wish she'd record solo again!
Posted 7 years ago by rtree    [ Reply ]
 stegokitty wrote:
Creepy cool.

 
True that. This concept album beautifylly escorts the listener through some deep, dank and damn impressive sonic poetry. 
Posted 7 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Best. Album. Ever. 

(Mic drop) 
Posted 7 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Poe, please call, our children miss you!
 
Posted 7 years ago by jhorton    [ Reply ]
This album comes out swinging; the first three tracks blend together as a great set.
Posted 8 years ago by Derecho    [ Reply ]
Just love this whole album.
Posted 8 years ago by ElCamoteLoco    [ Reply ]
Funny how she sounds a bit like Curve here. I like both, so that's all good :)
Posted 8 years ago by joempie    [ Reply ]
I tell people it's as creative as Kate Bush, but as ballsy as Chrissie Hynde. 
Posted 8 years ago by Steely_D    [ Reply ]
How about some John Coltrane Bill, listening to this makes me want less sugar, Garbage and unfulfilled women
Posted 8 years ago by Pezz9    [ Reply ]
Can never hear enough Poe on RP. Or all the other fem vocal selects we get here. 
Posted 8 years ago by robertomiller    [ Reply ]
 maboleth wrote:
Reminds a bit of Garbage. It's great!

 
Yes a bit Garbage, Tori Amos and Aimee Mann.  Nice groove!
Posted 8 years ago by AhhtheMusic    [ Reply ]
                   Ad Lip my dear
I don't know much about history and entropy
   And, if I'd  be the one next time around.
      
Posted 8 years ago by twoplain2sea    [ Reply ]
I bought this CD the week it came out in stores in 2000. First time I ever heard Poe, it was "Trigger Happy Jack", and I've been hooked ever since! Guess for now I'll have to hear her sing with Conjure One.... 
Posted 8 years ago by guthrieandme    [ Reply ]
Reminds a bit of Garbage. It's great!
Posted 8 years ago by maboleth    [ Reply ]
Stunningly brilliant record. Wish she could've made more. Flawless front to back.
Posted 9 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
Poe! Yeah! {#Bananajam}
Posted 9 years ago by 4merdj    [ Reply ]
Brilliant. {#Bananapiano}
Posted 9 years ago by Beastie    [ Reply ]
Never heard this before. Striking and catchy. 
Posted 9 years ago by WeirdNJ    [ Reply ]
Creepy cool.
Posted 9 years ago by stegokitty    [ Reply ]
First time hearing this track.  Nice.  {#Cheers}
Posted 9 years ago by skooba    [ Reply ]
Could be Garbage...
Posted 10 years ago by robin_at_domani    [ Reply ]
 glen1n1m wrote:
Squashed, her 'quiet voice' is exactly as loud as her 'loud voice'.  Over compressed, poor mastering.

 
All true, but still a good tune.
Posted 10 years ago by TerryS    [ Reply ]
I don't hear Laurie Anderson in this.

Looks like there's only one Laurie Anderson song on RP. {#Cry} Let X=X

aspicer wrote:
The very beginning made me think it was going to be Laurie Anderson...which got me thinking, RP could definitely could play more LA - I don't recall ever hearing her actually? Hmm...??  

AND...I just scared the hell out of myself to see I wrote the same comment on last listen...YIKES!  Ok POE must have plagiarized on this one!

 



Posted 10 years ago by Phlegmaticman    [ Reply ]
The very beginning made me think it was going to be Laurie Anderson...which got me thinking, RP could definitely could play more LA - I don't recall ever hearing her actually? Hmm...??  

AND...I just scared the hell out of myself to see I wrote the same comment on last listen...YIKES!  Ok POE must have plagiarized on this one!
Posted 10 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
I thought I would hold onto my remarks but it looks like I headed right to the same place again......There,  Now please leave it on this time...{#Doh}
Posted 11 years ago by gregr79    [ Reply ]
The first 30 seconds sounded just like Laurie Anderson....really like this tune. 
Posted 11 years ago by aspicer    [ Reply ]
God, she's good.
Posted 11 years ago by gillespp    [ Reply ]
Great set Bill. Beck--> Poe--> Porcupine Tree.

(While I have your attention, please fix the Wiki link. It takes us to the Edgar Allan variety rather than the Anne Danielewski variety, which is here: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poe_(singer))    
Posted 11 years ago by agkagk    [ Reply ]
Miss me some Poe. POE! WHERE ARE YOU?!
Posted 11 years ago by tprimeau    [ Reply ]
 TJS wrote:
Haunted is a desert island CD for me.  I've tried really hard to get sick of this CD in the 12 years that I've owned it, but I"ve been unsuccessful.
 
That. {#Arrowu}
Posted 11 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
Man, I wish I could give this a 15.
Posted 11 years ago by MsJudi    [ Reply ]
She wants control?  Why, yes ma'am; I am at your service ... just keep singing.
Posted 11 years ago by unclehud    [ Reply ]
I agree. This is a must have, must keep album. Were I ever to lose it I would have to immediately find it again. This whole album helped me deal with the loss of my mother. I can't begin to explain it but... it spoke volumes to me at the time.
Posted 11 years ago by Catalytic    [ Reply ]
Haunted is a desert island CD for me.  I've tried really hard to get sick of this CD in the 12 years that I've owned it, but I"ve been unsuccessful.
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]
Too noisy! {#Hand}
Posted 12 years ago by Xstar    [ Reply ]
Awe struck
Posted 12 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
This 51 year old says: 'After owning this disc for 7 years, Still a frackin' awesome album.'
Posted 12 years ago by smackiepipe    [ Reply ]
 (former member) wrote:

Absolutely.
I tell people it's as creative as Kate Bush, but as ballsy as Chrissie Hynde. 
 
love it, dmax (& miss you)
you're right on with this. 
Posted 12 years ago by lily34    [ Reply ]
 gregr79 wrote:
There  - Now don't lose your head again.
 
 

{#Lol}
Posted 12 years ago by MiracleDrug    [ Reply ]
Still a 10.  I love Poe.
Posted 12 years ago by TJS    [ Reply ]

This fits fine.


Posted 12 years ago by helenofjoy    [ Reply ]
Unique rockin' sound. I'll buy it. 
Posted 12 years ago by kingart    [ Reply ]
This album is amazing, start to finish. Flawless. Love Poe! Helps me get into "feisty chick" mode, which is always fun. :)
Posted 12 years ago by shakitten    [ Reply ]
Tell them!  This rocks!
Posted 13 years ago by bluecshells    [ Reply ]
 dmax wrote:

Absolutely.
I tell people it's as creative as Kate Bush, but as ballsy as Chrissie Hynde. 
 
bumping !  only on RP!  {#Wave}
Posted 13 years ago by cohifi    [ Reply ]
 sporkster wrote:
Yay! Poe two days in a row. Now if she could just get around to releasing a new album, I'd be REALLY happy!{#Tongue}
 
Her last album was so intense that I expect it took a hell of a lot out of her, emotionially, so I wouldn't hold my breath for the next one, though like you I surely look forward to it. Hey, Poe, you can take me for a ride anyday {#Hearteyes}

Posted 13 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
There  - Now don't lose your head again.
 


Posted 13 years ago by gregr79    [ Reply ]
Yay! Poe two days in a row. Now if she could just get around to releasing a new album, I'd be REALLY happy!{#Tongue}
Posted 13 years ago by sporkster    [ Reply ]
Squashed, her 'quiet voice' is exactly as loud as her 'loud voice'.  Over compressed, poor mastering.
Posted 13 years ago by glen1n1m    [ Reply ]
They claim soon for a new set of tunes. Soon.
Posted 13 years ago by passsion8    [ Reply ]
 mrandrew wrote:
Wow, I've never heard this track.  I didnt know there was a second Poe album.  I remember buying her first album about 1000 years ago because of the song "Angry Johnny," and finding that I liked other tracks more.  Interesting stuff!
 
Buy this album now.  It's great beginning to end. 
Posted 13 years ago by malvey254    [ Reply ]
I'm afraid of Poe, but I like her anyway.
Posted 13 years ago by Dave_Mack    [ Reply ]
Wow, I've never heard this track.  I didnt know there was a second Poe album.  I remember buying her first album about 1000 years ago because of the song "Angry Johnny," and finding that I liked other tracks more.  Interesting stuff!
Posted 13 years ago by mrandrew    [ Reply ]
ahhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhhh, all these damn hands on my face!
Posted 13 years ago by contractor07    [ Reply ]
Yep, kind of more than I can say or write type of song.....

(esp. the Steven Hawking part....)

Posted 14 years ago by glassbuteo    [ Reply ]
I generally keep the website open even though I have a Windows Media Player.  And I find myself checking out artists constantly. 

 sheeelaaa wrote:
Had to log in to see who this was!  very nice!!!
 


Posted 14 years ago by exjunkie    [ Reply ]
My hope is that she has been secretly recording material for the last decade while she waits out the record company contract from hell.
Posted 14 years ago by Radio_Man    [ Reply ]
Had to log in to see who this was!  very nice!!!
Posted 14 years ago by sheeelaaa    [ Reply ]
This album is in my top 10 "unearthed gems" list.  Few people I know have heard of Poe, but when I let the interested among them borrow this CD, they are impressed.  The songwriting and performance are excellent and the production is highly innovative.  What a waste that someone like Alanis Morissette experienced a level of popularity that could have (I'll say it: should have) been reserved for Poe and Tracy Bonham.


Posted 14 years ago by Synth80s    [ Reply ]

She REALLY needs to make a new album yesterday. The music biz needs more like her, these two albums are not nearly enough.


Posted 14 years ago by gandalfbmg    [ Reply ]
This entire record is awesome. LOVE it.
Posted 14 years ago by Bosami    [ Reply ]
Wow.  Intense lyrics.  I'll have to send them to my ex-wife.  bwahahaha

Posted 14 years ago by Imkirok    [ Reply ]
 kingfish2004 wrote:

Very strong almost sexual sound to it and I like it!
Dark or not this lady has found something very good

 
Almost sexual...?

Posted 14 years ago by Proclivities    [ Reply ]
i'm a shmoe for poe
Posted 14 years ago by thewiseking    [ Reply ]
Holy cow, I can't believe it's been 10 years since this came out. I still love it. Really wish she'd get that record company thing sorted.
Posted 14 years ago by nevar23    [ Reply ]
I like this CD. She sounds like she is channeling Joni Mitchell a bit a the beginning of this song.....{#Music}
Posted 14 years ago by DaveInSaoMiguel    [ Reply ]

A friend of mine bought me this CD for my birthday — I've come to think it was an excellent gift!
 
Posted 14 years ago by DaMoGan    [ Reply ]
Nice... Very nice
Posted 14 years ago by stevematic    [ Reply ]
Such a powerful voice. 
Posted 14 years ago by plaice3    [ Reply ]
 LaurentianD wrote:
The end of this song always gets me as too true.

Control.
Your world do with it what you want.
No.
That is not the way to do it.
No.
Control.
No.
All with a toddler in the background laughing a free spirited, uncontrolled laugh of glee.
No.
That is not the way to do it.

The price of civilization.
 
That's the voice of Poe's late father, for whom Poe produced this CD, which is thus highly moving. Had me blubbing at the end and I very rarely cry.

Posted 14 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Poe?
Posted 14 years ago by Albert1967    [ Reply ]
 mikexican wrote:
Love this song, and pretty much everything she does. When can we have NEW Poe? Awesome.
 
Looks like she's appearing with Donovan in LA on Friday (3/19).

Poe will perform at the David Lynch Foundation Presents: Donovan & Friends

March 19, 2010 at 7:30pm – El Rey Theater Legendary folk-rock-pop troubadour DONOVAN (Mellow Yellow, Sunshine Superman, Epistle to Dippy, There is a Mountain, Wear Your Love Like Heaven, Hurdy Gurdy Man, etc.) isl headlining a benefit concert. Organized by David Lynch Foundation

Posted 14 years ago by PFM    [ Reply ]
Love this song, and pretty much everything she does. When can we have NEW Poe? Awesome.
Posted 14 years ago by mikexican    [ Reply ]
Yeah! Great GET OUT OF MY LIFE song.


Posted 14 years ago by urbangirl    [ Reply ]
Hmmm, take control of this. No. Really.
Posted 14 years ago by Jelani    [ Reply ]
Yum!
Posted 14 years ago by RC_in_Bezerkeley    [ Reply ]
The end of this song always gets me as too true.

Control.
Your world do with it what you want.
No.
That is not the way to do it.
No.
Control.
No.
All with a toddler in the background laughing a free spirited, uncontrolled laugh of glee.
No.
That is not the way to do it.

The price of civilization.
Posted 14 years ago by LaurentianD    [ Reply ]
 hellokitty98 wrote:
{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Bananajam}{#Bananapiano}{#Bananajumprope}{#Bananasplit}
 

{#Bounce}

Very strong almost sexual sound to it and I like it!
Dark or not this lady has found something very good

Posted 14 years ago by kingfish2004    [ Reply ]
{#Dancingbanana}{#Dancingbanana_2}{#Bananajam}{#Bananapiano}{#Bananajumprope}{#Bananasplit}
Posted 15 years ago by hellokitty98    [ Reply ]
POE, you ain't that hot
Posted 15 years ago by jjbix    [ Reply ]
The more of her stuff I hear, the more i like it. Thanks, Bill.
Posted 15 years ago by tg3k    [ Reply ]
Great big sound, big voice, and a very interesting and ironic quote at the end. Ms Poe has gained another fan based on what I've heard on RP in recent months. 9 from the Nottingham jury.
Posted 15 years ago by fredriley    [ Reply ]
Poe rockin'!  I can dig it! 
Posted 15 years ago by ick    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:
FYI:    The "Artist Website" link takes you to the Wikipedia entry for Edgar Allan Poe.

 
And the difference is.......??

Posted 15 years ago by jagdriver    [ Reply ]
Oh man. I love this tune on so many levels. Vocals, Song Writing, Music, Production. A solid 9  Very Cooooooool!!!

Posted 15 years ago by HarrO    [ Reply ]
love her!  {#Whipit}
Posted 15 years ago by enidualc    [ Reply ]
 Stefen wrote:
FYI:    The "Artist Website" link takes you to the Wikipedia entry for Edgar Allan Poe.

 

Try: https://www.realpoe.com/music/music.html
Posted 15 years ago by bitbanger    [ Reply ]
FYI:    The "Artist Website" link takes you to the Wikipedia entry for Edgar Allan Poe.

Posted 15 years ago by Stefen    [ Reply ]
 shakitten wrote:


Almost a (no offense, guys!) masculine, predatory vibe with a vulnerable female undertone. Not many chicks can pull this off.
 

ding ding {#Whipit}
Posted 16 years ago by lophrequa    [ Reply ]
Wow, I didn't know how much I liked this until I cranked up the volume without even know I was doing it. Niiice groove.
Posted 16 years ago by dsmcd01    [ Reply ]
LOVE the music she makes, LOVE the eyes in the photo below, WOW is that really her?  What an interesting set of feline portals! and it would figure, (and I mean that in a very very good way) because 1) cats are the supreme beings of contemplation and present a pure wedding of physicality and grace melded with sculpted muscles and agile minds, and 2) the eyes are the windows of the soul, as the ancient Greeks said...
GO POE! 

Posted 16 years ago by coloradojohn    [ Reply ]
 geez, you say like theres something wrong with that?...{#Stupid}, it's got a beat, and you can dance to it, vertically or horizontally....{#Yes}
Pure auditory SEX, at least from a guys point of view.
 


Posted 16 years ago by redstorm    [ Reply ]
Pure auditory SEX, at least from a guys point of view.
Posted 16 years ago by leathepea    [ Reply ]