The album is dedicated to comedian John Candy, who died while Ween was putting the album together. "A Tear for Eddie" was dedicated to the funk/psychedelic guitar pioneer Eddie Hazel, who died December 23, 1992.
Ween originally wanted the cover to have a "gay sailor theme" but the studio thought it politically incorrect (possibly because of "The HIV Song" which is ironically cheery and upbeat), so they opted for the woman's body on the cover. The band say that they never got to meet the cover model, Ashley Savage. The album cover is also seen on the wall of a dorm room in "Road Trip."
Take Me Away
Ween Lyrics
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I gotta get away from that girl before I go crazy
She took my love away
She took it to another man
Now I gotta get away from that girl
Before I go crazy
Take me away to some other land (thank you)
I gotta get away from that girl before I go crazy
She took my love away
She took it to another man
Now I gotta get away from that girl
Before I go crazy
Take me, take me away
Gotta get away
Crazy
She took my love away
Now I gotta get away, oh
Take me away to some other land (thank you)
I gotta get away from that girl before I go crazy
She took my love away
She took it to another man
Now I gotta get away from that girl
Before I go crazy
The lyrics to Ween's "Take Me Away" depict a narrator who is desperate for an escape from a woman who has taken his love and given it to another man. The repetition of "take me away to some other land" signals the singer's desire to leave his current situation behind and start anew elsewhere. He is at wit's end with the situation and knows that he is on the brink of going "crazy" if he doesn't find a way out.
The simplicity of the lyrics, coupled with the lively, upbeat melody, creates a sense of urgency and escape. The repetition of the refrain and the guitar solo sound reminiscent of a 60s group, tapping into nostalgia for the era. The song is a classic example of power-pop, a subgenre of rock that emerged in the 60s and is characterized by short, catchy songs that incorporate elements of rock, pop, and indie.
The lyrics can be interpreted as a lament for lost love, or as a plea for a change of scenery in one's life. The catchy melody and repetitive rhythm suggest a desire for escape and a yearning for something better. Overall, "Take Me Away" is a catchy, upbeat tune that taps into universal desires for freedom and escape.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me away to some other land (thank you)
I want to leave this place and go somewhere else, away from my problems
I gotta get away from that girl before I go crazy
I need to escape from the girl who is causing me emotional distress before I lose control of my sanity
She took my love away
The girl has taken my affection and devotion from me
She took it to another man
She has given my love to another person, leaving me feeling abandoned and betrayed
Now I gotta get away from that girl
I must distance myself from her to protect my mental health
Take me, take me away
Please, help me escape this unbearable situation
Gotta get away
I have no choice but to leave
Crazy
I am at risk of losing my mind
Now I gotta get away, oh
I need to depart from her as soon as possible
Take me away to some other land (thank you)
I beg of you, take me somewhere far away where I can start over and forget about this girl
I gotta get away from that girl before I go crazy
Her presence is causing me severe emotional turmoil, and I need to remove myself from it
She took my love away
The girl has robbed me of the one thing I cherished the most, leaving me feeling empty and alone
She took it to another man
She gave my love to someone else, causing me to feel betrayed and unimportant
Now I gotta get away from that girl before I go crazy
I cannot continue to be around her without it negatively affecting my mental health
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: CYNTHIA LOVING, DANIEL BRYANT, PHILLIP BRYANT, JERMAINE COLEMAN
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