Take Me Back
38 Special Lyrics
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And the love you had for your friends
Take me back for the times we had
When we joked and laughed take me back
'Cause I know you'll live forever
And I know we're still together
Through' your music and your love
You were proud and strong
You taught me right from wrong, what a friend!
Take me back for the words you spoke
Always get me home to the end
'Cause I know you'll live forever
And I know we're still together
Through' your music and your love
Take me back, take me back
Take me back to see you smile again
And the love you had for your friends
Take me back for the times we had
When we joked and laughed take me back
'Cause I'm lonely if you only could take me back
Take me back, won't you take me
Oh take me back, won't you take me, take me back
Won't you take me, oh take me back
I love the life that you live and the things that you give
So won't you take me, oh take me back
Won't you take me, take me back
You said the strong would survive
Oh lord, gotta try
So won't you take me, oh take me back
Won't you take me, oh take me back
There's just one thing to say
Brother, I love you!
Won't you take me back
In 38 Special's song "Take Me Back," the lyrics express the singer's desire to go back to a time when a friend was still alive and they could enjoy their friendship once more. The singer misses the joy, laughter, and love that he shared with his friend. He believes that his friend will live forever through his music and love, and that even in death, they are still together. The bond between the singer and his friend was strong, and he was proud of his friend's strength and life lessons. The lyrics suggest that the singer struggles with loneliness and the absence of his friend, as he repeatedly repeats "take me back."
The lyrics also contain a message from the singer to his friend that confirms his deep affection. He tells his friend that he loves him and that he will always honor his memory. The lyrics suggest that his friend had an impact on the singer's life, teaching him right from wrong, and keeping him on the right path, reminding him that the strong will always survive. The singer's desire to go back creates a melancholy tone, but the message that his friend's memory is strong through his music, and his teachings make the song also feel uplifting.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me back to see you smile again
I long to see your happy face once more
And the love you had for your friends
I miss the way you treated your loved ones with genuine affection
Take me back for the times we had
I wish I could relive those good old times we spent together
When we joked and laughed take me back
I wanna laugh again like we used to do all the time
'Cause I know you'll live forever
Your legacy will always be alive and inspiring
And I know we're still together
You may not be physically present, but I feel your spirit close to me always
Through' your music and your love
Your music and love will forever be a part of me
You were proud and strong
You were a person of great character, strength and dignity
You taught me right from wrong, what a friend!
Your guidance and friendship were invaluable to me
Take me back for the words you spoke
I miss the wisdom and kind words you shared with me
Always get me home to the end
You were always there to provide support and lead me to success
'Cause I'm lonely if you only could take me back
I feel lonely without you and wish I could go back to the good old times
I love the life that you live and the things that you give
I admired the way you lived your life and the good deeds you did
So won't you take me, oh take me back
Please take me back to the happy times we shared together
You said the strong would survive
You believed that strength and courage were crucial to overcome tough times
Oh lord, gotta try
It's important to keep trying and striving even in the face of adversity
There's just one thing to say
I only have one thing to express
Brother, I love you!
My dearest friend, I love you and miss you dearly
Won't you take me back
Please take me back
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: RICHARD DONALD BARNES, DONALD N. VAN ZANT
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@wildwoolybear5440
Thirty seven years later and I'm still thinking and missing you Ronnie. You'll never be forgotten. May you, Steve and Cassie continue to rest in peace. (10/20/2014)
@eriklarson9137
Here;s to hoping you care even more about people you actually know.
@MrDoc1964
This has always been one of my favorite 38 special songs .... really shows the love Donnie had for Ronnie and I wish he was on more lead with 38 ....
@richarddouglashelms6376
Donnie wrote this as a kind of memorial for Ronnie.
ABSO-ROCKIN'-LUTELY BEAUTIFUL SONG!
@barbaradefries9708
One of their BEST TUNE'S...
✌️😘
@RobKimbro1966
The moment I first ran across this gem it immediately made me miss my dad. This song could literally have been written about him. Happy Father's Day
@joshvarney7336
what a classic song always makes me cry
@ronaldtucker7117
Donny sure loved his brother ,RONNIE VAN ZANT what a heart Donnie has
@kimmartin7024
Great song
@julieeckhoff2505
Can feel this so deep.