She's Lost Control
Joy Division · Best Of Joy Division [2008]
She's lost control
And she's clinging to the nearest passer-by
She's lost control
And she gave away the secrets of her past
And said "I've lost control again."
And she turned to me
and took me by the hand
and said "I've lost control again"
and how I'll never know just why
or understand
She said "I've lost control again"
And she screamed out, kicking on her side
And seized up on the floor
I thought she'd died
She said "I've lost control again"
She's lost control again
she's lost control
Well I had to phone her friend
to state her case and say
she's lost control again
And she showed up all the errors
and mistakes
and said "I've lost control again"
But she expressed herself in many
different ways
until she'd control again
And walked upon the edge of no escape
and laughed "I've lost control again"
She's lost control again,
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About She's Lost Control
"She's Lost Control" stands as a pivotal track in Joy Division's discography, capturing the band's transition from post-punk austerity to a more atmospheric, electronic sound. Recorded during the final sessions of Martin Hannett's production, the song exemplifies the group's exploration of industrial textures and synthesizer-driven melancholy. Released on the 2008 compilation *Best Of Joy Division*, it serves as a definitive representation of Ian Curtis's lyrical intensity and the band's unique ability to blend emotional vulnerability with driving rhythms. The recording highlights the collaborative influence of Hannett, whose production style helped define the Manchester sound of the late 1970s. As a key piece of their catalog, the track remains a cornerstone for fans studying the evolution of post-punk and the enduring legacy of Joy Division's musical innovation.