Actually I think i couldnt control anything was because it wasnt actually me in the dream it was more like a ‘camera angle’ of observing things then an actual person.
This is quite common. expecially for those just starting out. eventually you develop skills and control your lucid dreams better. its quite easy todo.
If you are lucid then command your dream to make yourself in the dream first person. Or even better take control of the person the camera is observing, it is afterall your dream, you are in control. you steer the dream, not the other way around. its quite easy let us know your progress