Standing in the Way of Control (song)

The song was written by lead singer Beth Ditto as a response to the Federal Marriage Amendment which would have constitutionally outlawed same-sex marriage in the United States. She says of the song: ==Music video==

The video was recorded live in Liverpool, England. ==Composition==

"Standing in the Way of Control" is a driving indie rock song with punk and disco influences. The song is in common time with a chord sequence of Am-C-D-G in the key of C major. ==Track listings==

Le Tigre Remix 12-inch vinyl • "Standing in the Way of Control" • "Standing in the Way of Control Remix" (Le Tigre remix) UK CD single • "Standing in the Way of Control" (Radio edit) • "Standing in the Way of Control" (Le Tigre remix) • "Standing in the Way of Control" (Album version) • "Standing in the Way of Control" (Video CD-ROM) UK 7-inch single • "Standing in the Way of Control" by Angie Tuck UK 12-inch single • "Standing in the Way of Control" (Headman remix) • "Standing in the Way of Control" (Soulwax Nite version) • "Standing in the Way of Control" (Playgroup remix) • "Standing in the Way of Control" (Tronik Youth remix) 2007 UK CD single • "Standing in the Way of Control" (Radio Edit) • "Standing in the Way of Control" (Soulwax Nite Version) • "Coal to Diamonds" • "Standing in the Way of Control" (Video) 2006 7-inch single • "Standing in the Way of Control" (Le Tigre Remix, 7" edit) • "Standing in the Way of Control" (Live at the 100 Club London) 2006 7-inch single • "Standing in the Way of Control" • "Sick with It" ==Personnel==

• Beth Ditto – vocals • Brace Paine – guitar, bass guitar • Hannah Billie – drums ==Charts==

Weekly charts Year-end charts ==Certifications==