Love Is In Control (Finger On The Trigger)

The speaker describes a change from pursuing success or moving through life without recognizing love to feeling intensely drawn to someone. Meeting this person brings excitement and confidence. The repeated claim that love is “in control” suggests that strong feelings now guide the speaker, while “I ain’t lettin’ go” expresses a determination to hold on to the new relationship.

The lyrics build a playful metaphor around guns, aiming, and shooting. “Love was in the sights” means love was a possibility the speaker had not noticed, while “missed the target” suggests failing to recognize or find it. The beloved’s name on a bullet makes attraction sound explosive, not literal. The advice to “come out smokin’” and give someone your “best shot” means to act boldly and try your hardest.

The imagery makes romance sound both exciting and risky, but the speaker presents that risk as welcome. Taking off the “safety catch” implies letting go of caution; the claim that “there ain’t no risk” may be playful bravado rather than a careful judgment. The song leaves open whether the speaker feels truly in control or is swept along by love—the tension between those ideas gives the refrain its energy.