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Control
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Aug 15, 2026 updated
Verified editorial review
JJ Heller's song "Control" is a reflective piece about releasing the need to manage every aspect of life and surrendering to God. The lyrics describe the inner struggle of holding onto control, which leads to anxiety and a loss of peace. Heller acknowledges the futility of striving for perfection and the exhaustion that comes from trying to maintain it. She finds hope in the imagery of scars and the love of Christ, who hung the stars and shed His blood. The song is a gentle invitation to let go of the illusion of control and trust in God's greater plan, offering a message of peace and surrender.
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The cut is deep, but never deep enough for me
It doesn't hurt enough to make me forget
One moment of relief is never long enough
To keep the voices in my head
From stealing my peace
Oh, control
It's time, time to let you go
Perfection has a price
But I cannot afford to live that life
It always ends the same; a fight I never win
Oh, control
It's time, time to let you go
I'm letting go of the illusion
I'm letting go of the confusion
I can't carry it another step
I close my eyes and take a breath
I'm letting go, letting go
There were scars before my scars
Love written on the hands that hung the stars
Hope living in the blood that was spilled for me
Oh, control
It's time, time to let you go...
Control
It's time, time to let you go