Take It Back
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On them white horses
We come marching through the fields
We think we're kings
When we come across the field of deeds
But we should know
That the trophy that we carry is the head
Of mi brother that has paid with his life
And now he is dead
We got a typhoon on the rise
Typhoon on the rise
We got a typhoon on the rise
Typhoon on the rise

We gotta fight it back
We gotta get it on the run
We gotta fight it back
Here comes the future
The fire that's burning as bright as the sun
Fight it back

How come we can't realize
That what we do in this is wrong
We got to get of this ship of fools
It will sink before long
We can't accept that
The man of wetbones is still on the streets
We have to get our act together
And get up on the feet
We got a typhoon on the rise
Typhoon on the rise
We got a typhoon on the rise
Typhoon on the rise

We gotta fight it back
We gotta get it on the run
We gotta fight it back
Here comes the future




The fire that's burning as bright as the sun
Fight it back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Take It Back" by Ed Sheeran are a commentary on the state of society and the violence and injustice that exists within it. The opening lines speak of a group of people who believe themselves to be powerful, riding on white horses through fields. But as they carry the trophy of their victories, they are reminded that it is the head of the singer's dead brother. This loss of life represents the cost of their accomplishments and the violence that lies beneath their facade of strength. The repetition of "typhoon on the rise" underscores the impending danger that looms ahead, a metaphor for the destructive forces within society that cannot be easily stopped.


The lyrics urge us to take action, to fight back against the prevailing winds of violence and destruction. The call to "get it on the run" is a challenge to all of us to take a stand, to not let the typhoon overtake us. The lyrics highlight the need to recognize the wrongs that exist within society and to work towards change. It is only by getting "up on our feet" that we can push back against the forces that threaten to destroy us.


Overall, "Take It Back" is a powerful message about the need for collective action to combat injustice and violence. It is a call to arms, a reminder that we must never stop fighting for what is right.


Line by Line Meaning

On them white horses
We believe we are part of a powerful group, representing success and victory, appearing on grand horses, with great pride and confidence.


We come marching through the fields
We are making our way through various obstacles, facing many challenges, and moving towards our goal with our heads held high.


We think we're kings
We feel that we have undoubtedly reached the pinnacle of our success and have exerted authority over the world and the people around us.


When we come across the field of deeds
However, when we see the realization of our actions, we are brought back down to earth and realize the consequences of our deeds.


But we should know
We must understand that our actions have a ripple effect and that we must be responsible for our actions.


That the trophy that we carry is the head
Our prize is my brother's severed head, and we must learn to reflect on and accept the reality of what we have done.


Of mi brother that has paid with his life
Our brother gave their life for our actions, and we need to understand and accept the consequences of this, and reflect on our actions and choices.


And now he is dead
We must understand that our actions have a cost, and that can involve loss of life, and the impact that has on others.


We got a typhoon on the rise
We are facing an imminent danger, challenge, that is getting even worse, increasing in power slowly but consistently.


We gotta fight it back
We need to confront the problem head-on, take control and responsibility, and work hard to overcome it.


We gotta get it on the run
We must act quickly and efficiently to tackle this issue and ensure that it does not become too powerful to handle.


Here comes the future
Our actions today have a significant impact on the future, and we need to make sure that what we do today does not negatively affect the future.


The fire that's burning as bright as the sun
The challenge is great, and it threatens to overtake us, but we mustn't let that stop us from facing it head-on with courage and determination.


How come we can't realize
We need to recognize how our actions have an impact both on ourselves and others and understand the implications of what we do.


That what we do in this is wrong
We must acknowledge and understand that what we have done is wrong and has caused harm and destruction to others, and work towards making amends.


We got to get of this ship of fools
We need to exit our ignorant states, stop being foolish, and take responsibility for our actions before it's too late.


It will sink before long
If we continue on our current trajectory, the consequences of our actions will soon catch up with us, and we will experience significant consequences.


We can't accept that
We must reject the idea that we can continue on our destructive path, ignoring the harm caused to others.


The man of wetbones is still on the streets
The aftermath of our actions, the consequences, are still evident on the street, affecting other people's lives, and we must acknowledge this.


We have to get our act together
We need to step up, own our actions, and work together to improve our situation, and ensure future harm is avoided.


And get up on the feet
Despite the obstacles we face, and the impacts our actions have caused, we need to stand back up, take responsibility and move forward, doing better in the future.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG Rights Management
Written by: FREDRIK EKDAHL, MARTIN BO ERIK ERIKSSON, MARTIN KARL SANDBERG, POP DENNIZ

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