The term New Wave was first a kind of description of a more musical and lyric wise complex music than punk. Read Full BioNew Wave is today a quite broad umbrella term describing popular music from around 1977 to 1986. But originally it was a slim sub genre of Western popular music that arose in the United Kingdom about 1977-78. It had close ties to punk rock and fairly strong influences of the musical style that had been invented and continuously developed throughout the 1970s: reggae.
The term New Wave was first a kind of description of a more musical and lyric wise complex music than punk. It was sometimes ironically used to describe punk band "who had learned to play their instruments". This is of course not true. The Police, Elvis Costello, The Pretenders, The Beat, The Jam, Blondie, The Cars, Talking Heads etc, could all play before releasing recordings. There were values as anti-racism (that's one reason for the reggae connection) and a widespread dissatisfaction with the government Thatcher's economic policies. Later came more and more initiatives from artists to start their own record labels
Around 1979-81 there were influences from punk, rock, pop, roots reggae , ska revival (2 tone), dub , very early Beatles songs and world music . Ultimately led the ambition to unite music, internationalism and social engagement that two new wave artists – Bob Geldof and Midge Ure – took the initiative to the big help galas for a starving Ethiopia,
In the early 80s there were strong reactions among the punk and reggae friendly new wavers with left-wing views against counting the bands who used the new synthesizer / electronic technology in their music as new wave bands. But these new synth bands, as New Order, Human League and Depeche Mode would soon be incorporated into the new wave crowd. One reason was that it soon became impossible to separate them. Traditional new wave band enlisted the help of synths, and synth bands made socially critical songs or used their instruments in reggae dub versions. Culture Club was new wave as well as Nina Hagen and Nena. But that does not mean that all 80's songs were new wave, which some record companies trying to tell new, young listeners.
New Wave, as a term, has been used to describe all post-punk rock music, yet, it distances itself from other post-punk movements as it displays characteristics common to pop music, rather than the more "arty" post-punk.
As a genre, it incorporates much of the original punk rock sound and ethos yet it is characterized by greater complexity in both music and lyrics. Common characteristics of New Wave music, aside from its punk influences, include the use of synthesizers and electronic productions, the importance of styling and the arts, as well as a great amount of diversity. As a term, New Wave is often used to describe music which was quirky and eccentric, yet also catchy and pop at heart, incorporating clear melodious hooks. In such a way, its style varies greatly, ranging from 1950s and 60s rock revivalism, ska and reggae-styled music, to synthpop-oriented dance.
New Wave is seen as one of the definitive genres of the 1980s; at the time, it enjoyed commercial success as several of the major artists and groups of the time were labelled New Wave. The genre became a fixture on MTV, and the popularity of several New Wave artists has been partially attributed to the exposure that was given to them by the channel.In the mid-1980s differences between New Wave and other music genres began to blur. New Wave has enjoyed resurgences since the 1990s, after a "nostalgia" for New Wave swept across the music scene, influencing several artists.The revivals in the 1990s and early 2000s were small, but became popular by 2004; subsequently, the genre has influenced a variety of music genres and is influenced by the same variety.
Take on Me
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I don't know what I'm to say
I'll say it anyway
Today is another day to find you
Shyin' away
Oh, I'll be comin' for your love, okay
Take on me
(Take on me)
Take me on
(Take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day or two
So needless to say
I'm odds and ends
But I'll be stumblin' away
Slowly learnin' that life is okay
Say after me
It's no better to be safe than sorry
Take on me
(Take on me)
Take me on
(Take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day or two
All the things that you say, yeah
Is it life or just to play my worries away?
You're all the things I've got to remember
You're shyin' away
I'll be comin' for you anyway
Take on me
(Take on me)
Take me on
(Take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day
(Take on me)
(Take on me)
(Take me on)
(Take on me)
I'll be gone
(Take on me)
In a day
(Take me on)
(Take on me)
(Take on me)
(Take on me)
(Take me on)
(Take on me)
The lyrics of a-ha's "Take on Me" are about a man who is trying to convince a woman to take a chance on love with him. He is shy and awkward at first, but he is determined to win her over. The song's chorus, "Take on me, take me on, I'll be gone in a day or two," suggests that the singer is willing to put everything on the line for a chance at love, but also acknowledges that nothing in life is certain.
The verses of the song speak to the singer's insecurity and fear of rejection. He stumbles through life, learning as he goes, but is ultimately unsure of himself. The woman he is pursuing is all he can think about, and he is desperate for her to take a chance on him, despite his flaws.
The bridge of the song features a sort of philosophical musing on the nature of life and risk-taking. The singer suggests that it is better to take risks in life, even if it means getting hurt, than to always play it safe.
Overall, the lyrics of "Take on Me" are a poignant and relatable expression of the ups and downs of love and relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
We're talking away
We are having a conversation.
I don't know what I'm to say
I am uncertain about what I should say.
I'll say it anyway
I will speak despite my uncertainty.
Today is another day to find you
Today is an opportunity to locate you.
Shyin' away
You are avoiding me.
Oh, I'll be comin' for your love, okay
I will pursue your affection.
Take on me
Assume the task of being with me.
(Take on me)
Assume the task of being with me.
Take me on
Begin a relationship with me.
(Take on me)
Assume the task of being with me.
I'll be gone
I will leave for some time.
In a day or two
I will return soon.
So needless to say
It goes without saying.
I'm odds and ends
I am fragmented and incomplete.
But I'll be stumblin' away
But I will persist despite my shortcomings.
Slowly learnin' that life is okay
Gradually realizing that life is acceptable.
Say after me
Repeat what I have said.
It's no better to be safe than sorry
Being careful is not always the best option.
All the things that you say, yeah
Everything you say.
Is it life or just to play my worries away?
Are you living life or avoiding your own concerns?
You're all the things I've got to remember
You are everything I must recollect.
You're shyin' away
You are avoiding me.
I'll be comin' for you anyway
I will pursue you despite your avoidance.
Take on me
Assume the task of being with me.
(Take on me)
Assume the task of being with me.
Take me on
Begin a relationship with me.
(Take on me)
Assume the task of being with me.
I'll be gone
I will leave for some time.
In a day
I will return soon.
(Take on me)
Assume the task of being with me.
(Take me on)
Begin a relationship with me.
(Take on me)
Assume the task of being with me.
(Take on me)
Assume the task of being with me.
(Take me on)
Begin a relationship with me.
(Take on me)
Assume the task of being with me.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pal Waaktaar
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
steve
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bandito
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Smarty
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Praveena S
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Maria Andreza
1 Bilhão . Meus parabéns merecidamente !
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Dani
So much nostalgia
The PanMan
Amazing channel, and very good comment. Lol
Ventalay
Ayy Dani