When I was seventeen I did what people told me I did what my father said And let my mother mold me But that was long ago I'm in control (control) Never gonna stop (control) To get what I want (control) Gotta have a lot (control) Now I'm all grown up First time I fell in love I didn't know what hit me So young and so naive I thought it would be easy And know I know I've gotta take control Now I've got a lot (control) To get what I want (control) Never gonna stop (control) Now I'm all grown up Jam woo-woo! Rhythm--that's right! I'm on my own I'll call my own shots Thank you Got my own mind I wanna make my own decisions When it has to do with my life, my life I wanna be the one in control So let me take you by the hand And lead you in this dance (control) Is what I got Because I take a chance Don't wanna rule the world Just wanna run my life Make your life a little easier When you get a chance Just take control Now I got a lot (control) To get what I want (control) Never gonna stop (control) Now I'm all grown up I'm in control I'm in control I'm in control Don't make me lose it