The complete submissiveness Helene has towards her partner could most likely be a sign of Borderline Personality Disorder or possibly Autophobia. This shows in her seeking permission (and possibly validation) in every single thing she does: breathing, speaking etc.
A person who suffers from BPD can...
My heart can't beat, baby (baby)
Unless you tell it to (to)
My eyes can't see, baby (baby)
Unless you tell them to (to)
There are things I should do
But I know it's just no use
'cause I'm controlled by your love (love)
I'm controlled by your love (love)
Ohh, yes I am
Now I can't breathe, baby (baby)
Unless you tell me to (to)
And I can't speak, baby (baby)
Unless you tell me to (to)
It sounds strange, this I know
But it's really, really so
'cause I'm controlled by your love (love)
I'm controlled by your love (love)
Ohh, yes I am
Anything I say or do means nothing to me
I'm controlled by your love and that's plain to see
But I'm proud to be controlled
I'm proud to be controlled by your love
My heart can't beat, baby (baby)
Unless you tell it to (to)
My eyes can't see, baby (baby)
Unless you tell them to (to)
It sounds strange, this I know
But it's really, really so
'cause I'm controlled by your love
I'm controlled by your love
Ohh, yes I am
I'm controlled by your love, baby
I Am Controlled By Your Love was written by Clarence Reid & Johnny Pearsall & Willie Clarke.
I Am Controlled By Your Love was produced by Willie Clarke & Johnny Pearsall & Bobby Martin.