Lypswitch - Out Of Control - The Story Behind The Song

Lypswitch Out Of Control Lyric Video.

From the new album Lypswitch - World of Sin
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Eonian Records Out Of Control Press Release:
Lypswitch Releases Out Of Control Video

The song is about your life getting out of control with any addiction including drugs, alcohol, gambling, etc.
The lyrics were written with some airplane terminology as Danny has been a pilot since 2016.
The music also pays homage to Ace from Kiss who was a big influence on Mick's guitar style growing up and Ace's own crazy story from his party lifestyle to eventual sobriety was also inspiration.

“In life and in flying when we get in a situation, we tend to do the opposite of what we should do to save ourselves. Pulling up to get higher will cause a plane to stall. We should push down, which is everything we don’t want to do physically. When we drink or do drugs. We don’t want to stop… it’s only better with more. Obviously, we know that logic leads to addiction, the hospital, jail, or death. Out of control is our own doing. We can get ourselves into any situation, no problem. Wisdom (applied knowledge) helps us turn the corner. Or it’s us hitting rock bottom, surviving, and reminding ourselves not to do that again!” - Danny Whaley March 2024

“Out Of Control is a fast-paced tune that basically picks up lyrically where the first song, ‘Get Out - Run,’ leaves off. In Run, the song is about addiction and losing yourself; that addiction can be drugs, booze, gambling, you name it, but whatever it is, it has complete control of you and your life, and the song is telling you to Run away from that situation. Eventually, it shows you can be at your lowest low, but with time and hard work, you can find hope, pull yourself out of that bad situation, and move forward to have a better life again. And when you get to the third song, ‘Man In The Middle,’ things get better. So… The three songs really tell a dark story, but in the end, everything works out, and hope is restored. But in ‘Out of Control,’ you’re still in the middle of the madness, and it’s one hell of a wild ride, that’s for sure! This song and video tell that part of the story.” - K.A. March 2024

Out Of Control

Music by Mick O’Brien and KA
Lyrics by Danny Whaley
Written and recorded in 2023.
Inspired by Space Ace

Father God, I’m out of control, living in fear, losing my soul.
Secrets out, but am I free? The only one standing in the way is me.

I’m out of control, throttles down. Pulling up when I should be pushing down.
Spinning left spinning right; I’m in a spiral down loss of control can you help me now?
Loss of control, God help me now!

I did this all on my own. Pushing everyone away has left me alone.
I’m powerless, my ego won. Turbulent emotions, but I’m not done

I’m out of control, throttles down. Pulling up when I should be pushing down.
Spinning left spinning right; I’m in a spiral down loss of control can you help me now?
Loss of control, God help me now!
Mayday, Mayday, We’re Going Down!
We’re Going Down!

About the Recording

Produced and Mixed by Mick O’Brien
Vocals recorded at Flying High Studios - Upland, CA
Guitars and Bass recorded at Bloodline Studios - Orlando, FL
Drums recorded at Club 3450 - Phoenix, AZ

Keith Kessinger Flying to Lypswitch practice with singer/pilot Danny Whaley.

Photos of Danny flying his plane:

Already their upbeat, wild rock sound has spread through the airwaves of Southern California via KNAC 105.5, which has been playing Lypswitch's demo tune "Rattlesnake Skin". Wait any longer and you'll need binoculars to see them from your Coliseum luxury box.

Gena Nason - LA Weekly March 1990

Lypswitch have come a long way from their Orlando, Florida roots, arriving in Southern California two years ago, and graduating to headlining status after sharing stages with the likes of Bang Tango, Love/Hate and Funhouse. They have earned themselves a large and entusiastic following on the local scene.

With such killer songs as "This is my Life", "Foot in the Door", "Rattlesnake Skin", and "Kiss in the Dark" these prophets of what they call "Underground punk funk street rock" are headed to the top.

Wendy Weisberg - BAM Magazine August 10, 1990

Hottest New Group: Lypswitch. They have just enough sex and looks to play the strip, just enough grit, reality, and black leather to play the darker scene.

Concrete Jungle - 1989

A sure bet to sell millions of records it's a wonder that Lypswitch still is unsigned. The band has the material, image and looks required by A&R people to sign a band, hopefully it won't be too long before someone realizes this.

H.R. Long - Rock City News March 1990

Lypswitch have very catchy songs, with good hooks and choruses. This music is very marketable.

Judy Jade - LA Rock Review July 1989

Review of the RnR Rebels and the Sunset Strip Box Set
With 36 bands showcasing two songs each over four discs, ROCK N’ ROLL REBELS & THE SUNSET STRIP is a ridiculously bountiful treasure trove of riches from the third wave of the golden era of the Sunset Strip. In addition to the bands already mentioned, Dallas Dollz, Rough Justice, Cold Shot, Spyder Blue, Lypswitch, Scratch, Longgone and Bad Blood are solid gold guaranteed to get feet tapping, heads banging, and long-gone hair lines and waistlines reminisced about.

Shane Pinnegar - 100 Percent Rock Magazine - Australia - April 2015

Review of the RnR Rebels and the Sunset Strip Box Set

“Sexx On The Sun” — Lypswitch: Hard-driving riffs and an anthemic chorus reminiscent of bands such as GN’R and Poison.

“She's So Psychedelic” — Lypswitch: A punk-fueled rhythm section decorated with an infectious gang-shouted chorus.

Kelley Simms - BraveWords - Canada - April 2015

Lypswitch did their fare share of selling out their headlining gig at the Whisky. They also introduced a new groove with "Kiss in the Dark" offering proof David Love is turning into a vampire

Jessica Black - Crash Magazine 1990