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Credits

PERFORMING ARTISTS
Albert Hammond Jr
Albert Hammond Jr
Guitar
Julian Casablancas
Julian Casablancas
Vocals
Nick Valensi
Nick Valensi
Guitar
Nikolai Fraiture
Nikolai Fraiture
Bass
Fabrizio Moretti
Fabrizio Moretti
Drums
COMPOSITION & LYRICS
Julian Casablancas
Julian Casablancas
Songwriter
PRODUCTION & ENGINEERING
Gordon Raphael
Gordon Raphael
Producer
J.P. Bowersock
J.P. Bowersock
Engineer
Toshikazu Yoshioka
Toshikazu Yoshioka
Engineer
Will Kelly
Will Kelly
Assistant Engineer
Greg Calbi
Greg Calbi
Mastering Engineer

Lyrics

[Verse 1]
I don't want to waste your time
I don't want to waste your time
I just want to say
I've got to say
[Chorus]
We worked hard, darlin'
We don't have no control
We're under control
[Chorus]
I don't want to do it your way
I don't want to do it your way
I don't want to give it to you your way
I don't want to know
[Verse 2]
I don't want to change your mind
I don't want to change the world
I just want to watch it go by
I just want to watch you go by
[Chorus]
We were young, darlin'
We don't have no control
We're out of control
[Chorus]
I don't want to do it your way
I don't want to do it your way
I don't want to give it to you your way
I don't want to know
[Outro]
I don't want to change your mind
I don't want to waste your time
I just want to know you're alright
I've got to know you're alright
You are young, darlin'
For now, but not for long
Under control
Written by: Julian Casablancas

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