Take Me Away
4th Avenue Jones Lyrics


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I got up and out of bed crying take it away
Stress messing' wit' my head. God take it away
A black man so the Fed's want to take me away
Conspiracy
Whatever's said get ya taken away
Man why they hate us having bread
Wanna take it away
Don't want to share it with us, scared we gon' take it away
Get a little, get ahead then they take it away
The ghetto hanging by a thread, but we making a way
Come on Tena

Hater would try to take it away
Don't wanna see us ling good
Wanna take it away
Get my momma out the hood for it take her away
Chop game like it's wood, cause' it's paper to make
Pray to God
So I'm ready if he take me away
With Ahmad
Men steady trying to take me away
Living is hard getting heavy on me take it away
Ain't a game to me ya'll so I'm shaking the fake

Up, up, up and away
Baby take me
Away from here
Run off together
Up, up and away
Baby take me
Away from here
Won't come back ever

Dear Lord take me away they plotting to get me
Take me away they lying they ain't with me God
Take me away I'm in a twist dizzy
Take me away, take me away
Take me away you put me here t do it God
Take me away you gotta see me through it God
Take me away I don't know what I'm doing God
Take me away, take me away

Ran out of places I can run
God take me away
At night praying till the Son came to take me away
Work while they have fun cause I'm breaking away
And I ain't quitting till I'm done can't take it away
We broke you doing fine eating gravy and steak
I'm moving up and getting mine finna make me a plate
I only got one life to live so I'm taking it day by day
Till it's taken away
Ahmad
I been killin' mix tapes way before I heard 50
Hollywood cat's fake, streets stayed with me
Say you want test MOD
What come get me
I don't hesitate rhyme
Buss mine quickly
We in pain, in chains, insane, explain life in the black ghetto
You don't wanna live what I live, give what I give, road that I'm on many souls won't go
And I ain't got a bankroll as big as some but I'm straight though
Food on my plate yo
Gotta be thankful
Blessed with a great flow
Soon as the Jones clique blow we gon' ball like the "Lake' Show"
You love this when you press play
Bump what the press say
Fools know Ahmad be bussin'
I'm west coast they hate that
Young and I'm straight black
Y'all never gave me nothing! I'm a take it away

God please take me away I'm running for my life now
Take me away they jealous of my lifestyle
Take me away need you to do it right now
Take me away, take me away
Take me away you put me here to do it God
Take me away you gotta see me though it God
Take me away I don't know what I'm doing God
Take me away, take me away

Ohh gotta go
Please take me away from here




I don't wanna pack no bags I'm leaving on the next train out
Take me away

Overall Meaning

The song "Take Me Away" by 4th Avenue Jones is about wanting to escape the struggles of life. The lyrics express a desire to be taken away from the hardships that the song's protagonist is facing. The song touches on themes such as stress, conspiracy theories, poverty, racism, and self-doubt.


The first verse deals with stress and how it is affecting the singer's mental health. He prays to God to take away the stress and the negative thoughts from his mind. The mention of being a black man and the Feds wanting to take him away adds to the sense of paranoia and conspiracy. The second verse is about how others are trying to take away the singer's success and good fortune. The third verse mentions being in chains and living in the black ghetto. The singer expresses his desire to make it out of there and take control of his life.


The chorus of the song talks about wanting to be taken away from the struggles of life. The singer wants to leave everything behind and not come back. The song's outro repeats the same sentiment, with the singer wanting to leave everything behind and start afresh.


Line by Line Meaning

I got up and out of bed crying take it away
Starting my day feeling overwhelmed with stress and anxiety, I'm pleading for relief.


Stress messing' wit' my head. God take it away
Struggling to cope with the weight of stress and how it's affecting my mental health, I'm seeking divine intervention to help alleviate my burdens.


A black man so the Fed's want to take me away
As a black man, I'm constantly under surveillance and scrutiny by the federal authorities who are looking for any reason to remove me from society.


Conspiracy
This is a nod to the commonly held belief in the black community that law enforcement unfairly targets and persecutes black individuals under the guise of justice.


Whatever's said get ya taken away
In this cruel world, speaking your mind and standing up for yourself can lead to consequences, including physical harm or legal trouble.


Man why they hate us having bread
Amidst the systemic oppression and economic disenfranchisement of black people, those in power are antagonistic to the idea of black people obtaining wealth or financial security.


Wanna take it away
Those in power fear that black people having financial means will threaten the status quo, and thus seek to stifle any opportunity for black wealth-building.


Don't want to share it with us, scared we gon' take it away
The fear of black advancement is so strong that those in power are hesitant to share their resources or knowledge, believing black people will use it to propel themselves upward and potentially disrupt the system.


Get a little, get ahead then they take it away
The cycle of poverty and lack of generational wealth means that any progress made by black people is often short-lived as systemic barriers and oppression prevent individuals from achieving true economic stability.


The ghetto hanging by a thread, but we making a way
Despite the relentless obstacles in their path, black people in impoverished neighborhoods are working to create a better life for themselves and their communities.


Hater would try to take it away
There are always those who will seek to tear down black dreams or sabotage their success, out of jealousy or prejudice.


Don't wanna see us ling good
The success and prosperity of black people is threatening to those in power, who would prefer to see black individuals remain economically and socially disadvantaged.


Get my momma out the hood for it take her away
The desire to uplift and improve the quality of life for family members and loved ones is a driving force for many black individuals struggling to break free from the cycle of poverty.


Chop game like it's wood, cause' it's paper to make
Despite the difficulty of achieving financial success as a black person, many seek to cultivate entrepreneurial skills and turn their ideas into profitable ventures.


Pray to God
Faith and spirituality are cornerstones of many black communities, providing comfort, guidance and strength amidst adversity.


So I'm ready if he take me away
I am prepared to face whatever challenges or hurdles may come my way, whether in life or in death.


With Ahmad
The artist is joined by fellow artist Ahmad for this line.


Men steady trying to take me away
The constant threat of violence, incarceration or removal from society is an exhausting reality for many black individuals.


Living is hard getting heavy on me take it away
The daily struggle to survive and thrive amidst systemic oppression and lack of opportunities is a weight on my shoulders, and I am seeking relief.


Ain't a game to me ya'll so I'm shaking the fake
This is not a game or some passing phase; the oppression and violence faced by black individuals is all too real, and I am determined to fight back against those who perpetuate it.


Up, up, up and away
Ascending to a better life, free from the burdens and oppression of the past.


Baby take me
Addressing a partner or loved one, asking them to accompany me on this journey.


Away from here
The desire to leave behind the struggles and pains of the current reality, and find a better way of life.


Run off together
Escaping the confines of society and pursuing a new life free from the restrictions and limitations placed on black individuals.


Won't come back ever
Leaving behind the past and all of its challenges, seeking a new life and never looking back.


Dear Lord take me away they plotting to get me
Battling against not just the current realities of systemic oppression, but the very real possibility of retaliation or harm from those seeking to maintain the status quo.


Pray to God
Reiterating the importance of faith and spirituality in guiding and supporting black individuals through their struggles.


Ohh gotta go
The urgency and necessity of escape from the current situation, moving towards a better future.


I don't wanna pack no bags I'm leaving on the next train out
The desire to leave behind everything associated with the past, and start a new life unencumbered by past experiences or circumstances.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Derek Calloway, Ahmad Ali Lewis, Albert E Parker, Tim H Stewart

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