TM NETWORK "Self Control" (1987)

For the fourth album

If you cannot dance when you feel like,
and if you cannot cry when you need,
you should look into your own mind.
You will find it controlled by something.
What's the something…？
See. there are many things well controlled by some powers on the earth.
Such as controlled air, controlled electric, controlled money, and so on.
But what about mind?
What makes you stop dancing?
What makes you stop crying?
What makes you stop laughing?
Nobody can control your mind but YOURSELF.
That's the "Self-control".
"Self-control" means to hide feelings and to cut desires.
"Self-control" is necessary indeed.
But sometimes, it keeps you away from the truth that you really want to know.
Because when you selfcontrol, you might give up, or lose something important.
You might give up even your dreams.
Our smart fans,
Now you understand what this album's title means.
"Self-control" is a kind of the antithesis.
So, when you listen to our fourth album,
set your mind free from "Self-control".
Express as you feel.
Do as you like.
Carry on your dreams.
And we hope our music "The FANKS" will help you do it.
Thank you.