Take Me Down
·Æ¶û.¿ÂÁÖ˹(Phil Collins) Lyrics


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Seems I've lingered too long in the darkness
Unlock the door, turn the light on and wait.
I should know better than to rest on a promise
But this body before you has seen too much pain.

Take me down, take me down to the water,
Take my hand, learn me all I should know.
Here I am, I'm waiting for you
Just give me a sign, oh please don't fail me now.

It's at this time we feel the emotion,
Nothing is wasted, nothing is lost.
I'm sure that I've been here before sometime
Some bridges are reached but never are crossed.

Take me down, take me down to the water,
Take my hand, learn me all I should know.
Here I am, I'm waiting for you
Just give me a sign, oh please don't fail me now.

Take me down, take me down to the water,
Take my hand, learn me all I should know.
Here I am, I'm waiting for you
Just give me a sign, oh please don't fail me now.

Don't fail me now
Cause it's out of my control.
I'm coming with you,
I'm right beside you,
Oh feet don't fail me now.

Seems I've lingered too long in the darkness
Unlock the door, turn the light on and wait.
I should know better than to rest on a promise
But this body before you has seen too much pain.

Take me down, take me down to the water,
Take my hand, learn me all I should know.
Here I am, I'm waiting for you
Just give me a sign, don't let me go.
Take me down, take me down to the water,
Take my hand, learn me all I should know.




Here I am, I'm waiting for you
Just give me a sign, oh feet please don't fail me now

Overall Meaning

"Take Me Down" by Phil Collins is a powerful ballad about reaching a breaking point and seeking guidance and comfort from a higher power. The opening lines suggest that the singer is in a place of darkness and has been there for too long. The imagery of unlocking a door and turning on the light implies a desire to move towards the light and out of the darkness. The lyrics that follow suggest that the singer is seeking guidance and wisdom, and is willing to humble themselves and be taught. The repetition of the phrase "take me down to the water" suggests a desire to be baptized or cleansed of past mistakes, while the plea of "please don't fail me now" suggests a deep-seated fear of abandonment or rejection. Overall, the song is a beautiful and emotional journey towards enlightenment and spiritual fulfillment.


Line by Line Meaning

Seems I've lingered too long in the darkness
I'm stuck in a place of sadness and I need to move on.


Unlock the door, turn the light on and wait.
I need to make a change and wait for the positive outcomes.


I should know better than to rest on a promise
I shouldn't rely solely on promises made to feel better about a situation.


But this body before you has seen too much pain.
I've been through a lot and I need someone to help me heal.


Take me down, take me down to the water,
Lead me to a place where I can cleanse myself emotionally.


Take my hand, learn me all I should know.
Teach me what I need to know to heal.


Here I am, I'm waiting for you
I'm ready and willing to receive help.


Just give me a sign, oh please don't fail me now.
I'm asking for a sign that things will work out, and I need encouragement not to give up.


It's at this time we feel the emotion,
During tough times we feel a range of intense emotions.


Nothing is wasted, nothing is lost.
Even the difficult times have something to teach us.


Some bridges are reached but never are crossed.
Some goals may be out of reach, but it's still important to pursue them.


Don't fail me now
I'm feeling vulnerable and I need support.


Cause it's out of my control.
I'm in a situation that I can't entirely control.


I'm coming with you, I'm right beside you,
I'm asking for someone to accompany me on this journey and provide support.


Oh feet don't fail me now.
I'm asking for the strength to keep going.


Just give me a sign, don't let me go.
I want to keep moving forward and I need assurance that I won't be abandoned.




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Daniel Burns

this song went to #18 on the pop charts in 1982!!!

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