Take The Box
°¬Ã×?»³¶÷ºÀ˹Amy Winehouse Lyrics
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I don't have a key for downstairs
So I punched all the buzzers hoping he would be there
And now my head's hurting
You say I always get my own way
But you were in the shower when I got there
And I don' wanted to stay, but I got nothing to say
And then I heard what you say'man that was ugly
The Moschino bra you bought me last Christmas
Put it in the box, put it in the box
Frank's in there and I don't care
Put it in the box, put it in the box
Just take it
Take the box
Take the box
I came home this evening and nothing felt like how it should be
I feel like writing you a letter but that is not me'you know me
Feel so fucking angry, don't want to be reminded of you
But when I left my shit in your kitchen
I said goodbye to your bedroom it smelled of you
Mr False Pretence, you don't make sense
I just don't know you
But you make me cry, where's my kiss goodbye'
I think I love you
The Moschino bra you bought me last Christmas
Put it in the box, put it in the box
Frank's in there and I don't care
Put it in the box, put it in the box
Now take it
Take the box
Just take it, take it
Take the box
And now just take the box
Take the box
The song "Take The Box" by Amy Winehouse is a melancholic and emotionally charged ballad that explores themes of heartbreak, betrayal, and the painful process of moving on. The lyrics provide listeners with an insight into the artist's raw emotions as she sings about a failed relationship and the desire to let go of the memories that remind her of it.
In the first verse, Amy recounts her impulsive decision to visit her ex-lover's apartment, hoping to see him. She is frustrated when she realizes that she does not have a key to the building and resorts to buzzing every name on the intercom, hoping her ex will answer. This leads to an argument with her neighbors, further exacerbating her already agitated state. She reflects on her behavior, acknowledging that she has a tendency to get her own way when she is upset.
In the chorus, Amy sings about packing up all of the memories of her past relationship and putting them in a box. She mentions a Moschino bra that her ex had given her as a gift, which she chooses to discard along with other reminders of their time together. This suggests that Amy is finally ready to move on and let go of the pain that her ex had caused her.
Line by Line Meaning
Your neighbors were screaming
The commotion caused by your neighbors was distracting.
I don't have a key for downstairs
I don't have access to the lower part of the building.
So I punched all the buzzers hoping he would be there
I rang all the bells, hoping that you would answer.
And now my head's hurting
I have a headache now due to the noise.
You say I always get my own way
According to you, I always get what I want.
But you were in the shower when I got there
When I arrived, you were taking a shower, and didn't know I was coming.
And I don' wanted to stay, but I got nothing to say
I wanted to leave, but I didn't have an excuse to do so.
You were so beautiful before today
You looked lovely to me, but now my opinion has changed.
And then I heard what you say'man that was ugly
Your words were offensive to me, and made me see you differently.
The Moschino bra you bought me last Christmas
Referring to a bra received as a gift.
Put it in the box, put it in the box
I'm no longer interested in keeping this gift, so I'll store it away.
Frank's in there and I don't care
My feelings towards the person who gave me the gift have changed, and I want nothing to do with them.
Just take it
Please just take it, I don't want it anymore.
Take the box
Take the box that I stored the gift in.
I came home this evening and nothing felt like how it should be
Things seem off and I feel uneasy about something.
I feel like writing you a letter but that is not me'you know me
I'd like to communicate my feelings to you, but it's not typical of me to do so.
Feel so fucking angry, don't want to be reminded of you
I'm very upset and don't want anything to remind me of you.
But when I left my shit in your kitchen
When I accidentally left my belongings in your kitchen.
I said goodbye to your bedroom it smelled of you
I left your home and noticed the lingering scent of you in your bedroom.
Mr False Pretence, you don't make sense
Referring to the person as deceitful and confusing.
I just don't know you
I don't truly understand who you are as a person.
But you make me cry, where's my kiss goodbye'
You've caused me emotional pain and I feel like you owe me an apology.
I think I love you
Despite the negative emotions I'm feeling, I can't help but feel affection towards you.
Now take it
Please take the gift that I don't want anymore.
Just take it, take it
Repeated request to take the unwanted gift.
And now just take the box
Please take the box that I stored the gift in.
Take the box
Another request to take the box containing the unwanted gift.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AMY WINEHOUSE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Connor Digs Dirt
I can smell the funk through my phone, my head didn’t stop bobbing the entire song. I remember seeing this video about 10 years ago and it still sounds just as good as it did then.
Chesto
The funk is strong with this one
skemsen
Best comment EVER!
the Jamari Cooper
Good morning America
Angelo Davis
Facts
Swatkins
Thanks man! I've had the pleasure to share the stage with Bernie and I've recorded on tracks with Bootsy, too. Those guys are the originators!
Thebe Setshaba
Swatkins where you at...put an album together with cuts like this
A N
I just imagine Roger Troutman spinning in a circle, stopping abruptly, pointing his finger like a gun and saying..."Now that's some funky ass shit"
Brian Blackmore
As soon as he started with that talk box I was transported into a land of funky where the trees danced and sang and the ground was made of colors. There I hung out until morning with George Clinton and Bootsie Collins. Funkadelic.
Sposep
I know I might be a little late, but do you need any medical attention sir?