You Can't Control It
You Can't Control It

Jack Johnson - You Can't Control It Lyrics

Ever feel like life is an unpredictable ocean? Jack Johnson’s song dives into themes of acceptance and surrender. He illustrates that some aspects of life, like our upbringing and inner battles, are beyond our control. Through his soothing melody, Jack… Read more

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You Can't Control It Lyrics

Understand one thing
If and when you drink
From this vast ocean
You can't control it
Na, na, na you can't control it

Mom forget to tuck you in
Make you begin a war within your head
One that you could never win
Send in the troops, send insecurities
What doesn't matter in the end
So daddy told you understand one thing, son

Understand one thing
If and when you drink
From this vast ocean
You can't control it
Na, na, na, you can't control it

With the procession underway
Understand the magnitude of the melodies that they make
Did it fill your lungs with rage?
What's the matter, did catastrophe get your tongue tied in the fray?
When the band began to play
Daddy wiped the tears away, he said son

Understand one thing
If and when you drink from this vast ocean
You can't control it
Na, na, na you can't control it
Na, na, na you can't control it
Na, na, na you can't control it

Writer(s): Jack Johnson, Zachary Dylan Gill
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Downtown Music Publishing, REACH MUSIC PUBLISHING
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind

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What is the Meaning of You Can't Control It?

Ever feel like life is an unpredictable ocean? Jack Johnson’s song dives into themes of acceptance and surrender. He illustrates that some aspects of life, like our upbringing and inner battles, are beyond our control. Through his soothing melody, Jack reminds us to let go of what we can't change, just like drinking from a vast ocean we can’t contain. It’s a gentle nudge to find peace amid chaos and embrace the flow of life. Let the music carry you through the ups and downs. 🌊 #LetGo #EmbraceTheChaos

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Frequently Asked Questions

  1. Who wrote the song 'You Can't Control It' by Jack Johnson?

    The song 'You Can't Control It' was written by Jack Johnson in collaboration with Zachary Dylan Gill. The lyrics and music were a product of their creative partnership.

  2. What inspired the theme of the song 'You Can't Control It'?

    'You Can't Control It' was inspired by environmental concerns, specifically the pollution in oceans and on beaches. Jack Johnson, known for his environmental activism, uses this song to highlight the issues caused by plastic waste and other pollutants affecting marine life and coastal areas.

  3. How was the music video for 'You Can't Control It' created?

    The music video for 'You Can't Control It' features a time-lapse of Jack Johnson and volunteers collecting plastic waste on a Hawaiian beach. They gathered plastics within a 90-meter radius to create art, which is also used as the album cover for 'All the Light Above It Too.' The video aims to raise awareness about ocean pollution.

  4. Where can I watch the music video for 'You Can't Control It'?

    The music video for 'You Can't Control It' was initially released exclusively on Entertainment Weekly on August 24, 2017. Following that, it was made available on Jack Johnson's official Vevo channel on YouTube starting August 25, 2017, where fans can watch it anytime.

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