: The chorus repeatedly urges the listener to "Take control of your mind, your body and your soul".
: It was a top-20 hit in Germany, Finland, and the Netherlands, and peaked at number 21 on the Eurochart Hot 100.
: Outside of Europe, it was notably successful in Israel, where it peaked at number two. Composition and Themes Dj Bobo take control
Due to its popularity, the song has seen several iterations over the decades:
The song was composed by Axel Breitung, Kurt Burger, and Peter René Baumann (DJ BoBo). Lyrically, it focuses on the power of music and dance to command the mind, body, and soul: : The chorus repeatedly urges the listener to
"Take Control" is a seminal Eurodance track by Swiss artist DJ BoBo, released in November 1993 as the third single from his debut album, Dance with Me . The song features the characteristic high-energy synths and rhythmic rapping of the 90s dance era, with vocals provided by Christiane Lupp (also known as Christiane Eiben). Key Performance and Charts
: The debut version that defined DJ BoBo's early career. Composition and Themes Due to its popularity, the
: Verses emphasize the connection between the DJ and the crowd, with lines like "Playing with your life playing with your soul / Here on stage and under my control". Versions and Re-releases
