Take on Me
80s Super Hits Lyrics
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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 your love, okay?
Take on me, (take on me)
Take me on, (take on me)
In a day or two
So needless to say
I'm odds and ends
I′ll be stumbling away
Slowly learning that life is OK
Say after me
It's no better to be safe than sorry
Take on me, (take on me)
Take me on, (take on me)
I′ll be gone
In a day or two
Oh 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're shying away
I'll be coming for you anyway
Take on me, (take on me)
Take me on, (take on me)
I′ll be gone
In a day or two
Take me on
I′ll be gone
In a day
The lyrics of Take on Me by A-ha tell a story of a man who is trying to win the heart of a woman. The first verse begins with uncertainty and hesitation as the man doesn't know what to say. However, he decides to take a chance and speak his mind anyway. He is determined to find the woman and win her love. The chorus then invites the woman to take a chance on him and let him into her life. He promises that he won't be there forever, but he just needs a chance to show her what he is made of.
The second verse touches upon the difficulties that the man is facing. He is emotional and unsure, and he is trying to come to terms with his feelings. He acknowledges that life can be tough, but he is slowly learning to cope with it. The bridge then highlights the importance of taking risks in life. The man urges the woman to take a chance on him because it is better to have tried and failed than never to have tried at all.
Line by Line Meaning
We're talking away
We are talking to each other.
I don't know what
I do not know what to say.
I'm to say I'll say it anyway
I will speak despite not knowing what to say.
Today's another day to find you
Today is another opportunity to find you.
Shying away
You are avoiding contact with me.
I'll be coming for your love, okay?
I will come after you to pursue a romantic relationship if you are willing.
Take on me, (take on me)
Take a chance on me.
Take me on, (take on me)
Take me with you.
I'll be gone
I will leave.
In a day or two
In one or two days.
So needless to say
This goes without saying.
I'm odds and ends
I am disorganized and inconsistent.
I'll be stumbling away
I will be making mistakes and learning as I go.
Slowly learning that life is OK
Gradually realizing that life is not so bad.
Say after me
Repeat after me.
It's no better to be safe than sorry
Being overly cautious can prevent you from taking risks and having rewarding experiences.
Oh the things that you say
I am intrigued by the things you say.
Is it live or
Are you sincere or
Just to play my worries away
Are you just trying to distract me from my problems?
You're all the things I've got to remember
You are everything that I need to remember.
Take me on
Take me with you.
I'll be gone
I will leave.
In a day
Within one day.
Contributed by Camilla C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.