Zoe Wees ' debut single, is a powerful pop ballad released on March 13, 2020, through Valeria Music . It serves as a raw, autobiographical exploration of her childhood struggle with benign rolandic epilepsy , a condition that caused her frequent anxiety and a terrifying sense of helplessness. Background and Emotional Meaning
The song was born from Wees' need to process the "scars" left by her illness. She has described songwriting as her personal form of therapy, helping her move past a history of exclusion and physical loss of control. Zoe Wees - Control (Official Video)
The video was directed and edited by Dennis Dirksen . Zoe Wees ' debut single, is a powerful
As of April 2026, the song has amassed over 600 million streams on Spotify. She has described songwriting as her personal form
Watch the official music video for Zoe Wees' 'Control' here: YouTube• Mar 27, 2020 Zoe Wees – Control Lyrics - Genius
The track has been certified Platinum in the United States (moving over 1 million units), the United Kingdom, and Germany.
Lines such as "Spinning out in space pressing on my chest" vividly depict the physical and emotional sensation of an impending seizure or anxiety attack. The Official Music Video The Official Video was released on March 27, 2020 .