Take On Me
Emil Bulls Lyrics


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Talking away
I don't know what I'm to say
I'll say it anyway
today's another day to find you
Shying away
I'll be coming for you love O.K.

Take on me
Take me on
I'll be gone
in a day or two

So needless to say I'm odds and ends
But that's me, stumbling away
Slowly learning that life is O.K.
Say after me
It's no better to be safe than sorry.

Take on me
Take me on
I'll be gone
in a day or two.

The things that you say
Is it live or just to play
My worries away
You're all the things I've got to remember
You shying away
I'll be coming for you anyway

Take on me
Take me on




I'll be gone
in a day or two

Overall Meaning

The song "Take On Me" by Emil Bulls is a cover of the hit 1985 song by the Norwegian band A-ha. The lyrics are sung from the perspective of someone who is trying to win the affection of another person who is initially shying away. The singer is unsure of what to say or how to act, but is determined to continue pursuing this person. The phrase "take on me" is used repeatedly like a plea for the listener to give the singer a chance. The singer is also self-aware of their own shortcomings and is learning to accept and appreciate themselves.


The first verse sets the stage for the rest of the song - the singer is fumbling for the right words, but they want to express their desire to be with the other person. The second verse adds more depth to the lyrics, showing that the singer is aware that they're not perfect but they're still willing to put themselves out there. Through these lyrics, the song captures the feeling of yearning for someone and the fear of rejection.


Overall, the song speaks to a universal feeling of wanting to be loved and accepted despite our flaws. It tells listeners to take a chance on love and to remember that it's better to take risks than to always play it safe.


Line by Line Meaning

Talking away
Starting to speak without really knowing what to say.


I don't know what I'm to say
Confusion about what to communicate.


I'll say it anyway
Finding the courage to speak up regardless of uncertainty.


today's another day to find you
An opportunity to connect with someone new.


Shying away
Withdrawing from engagement due to fear or hesitancy.


I'll be coming for you love O.K.
Despite fears, the singer is committed to pursuing the person they care for.


Take on me
Challenging someone to engage with the singer on a deeper level.


Take me on
Inviting someone to join the artist on a journey.


I'll be gone in a day or two
The artist acknowledges the fleeting nature of their connection and embrace it anyway.


So needless to say I'm odds and ends
Acknowledging personal quirks and imperfections.


But that's me, stumbling away
Embracing personal faults and moving forward imperfectly.


Slowly learning that life is O.K.
Accepting that life can be challenging but ultimately worth living.


Say after me
Requesting someone to repeat a shared idea or message.


It's no better to be safe than sorry.
Encouraging risk-taking over playing it too safe and potentially missing out.


The things that you say
A desire to understand and connect with someone's words.


Is it live or just to play
Questioning whether someone is being authentic or misleading in their communication.


My worries away
Seeking comfort and release from personal concerns through connection with someone else.


You're all the things I've got to remember
Emphasizing the importance of personal connection and memories.


You shying away
Noting someone else's hesitancy to connect or communicate.


I'll be coming for you anyway
Despite someone's reluctance, the artist is committed to building a connection.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pal Waaktaar

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Comments from YouTube:

Juan Martín Lezcano ALbornoz

Oscar y Samuel los mejores agentes de ayuda mundial!!!!

Antonio R.S

pero Samuel no trabaja para ayuda mundial el trabaja en el ejército con Alfredo

Juan Martín Lezcano ALbornoz

@Antonio R.S me refería a la sección del canal y del último episodio

MatthewHDemon

el mejor duo de hermanos jajajaja

Santiago Israel

Ellos me trajeron aquí y no entiendo como este cover no tiene mas visitas? es muy bueno.

Ale Modesti

Entendi la referencia jajaja

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Geoff G

I love this song, this was peak nu-metal

Oscar Ocampos

los gloriosos primeros años de los 2000!!!
ponía al máximo el volumen cada vez que mtv pasaban este y otros temas, cuando pasaban música verdad... jeje

Heib1

I actually like this version alot.. Its a really nice metal cover of a great song.

Angela Miller

This is NOT what I would consider Metal, or even Nu Metal.

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