Take on Me
A〜Ha 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)
I'll be gone
In a day or two
So needless to say
I'm odds and ends
I'll be stumbling away
Slowly learning that life is okay
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
Take on me (take on me)
Take me on (take on me)
I'll be gone (take on me)
In a day (take me on) (take on me)
Take on me (take on me)
Take me on (take on me)
Take on me
The lyrics to A-Ha's "Take On Me" depict a man who is pursuing a woman he loves, but who is hesitant to reciprocate his feelings. The song starts with the man attempting to initiate a conversation but not knowing what to say. However, he says he will speak his mind regardless. The man then expresses his determination to win over the woman's affections, even if she is withdrawing from him.
The chorus of the song, which is arguably its most recognizable feature, refers to the man's longing for the woman. He asks her to "take on" his love and return it with hers in a passionate embrace. He pleads with her, saying he will only be gone for a short while before he returns to her. The second verse of the song shows the man somewhat confused about the woman's intentions. He wonders if she is just talking to him to keep him entertained or if she actually means what she is saying.
The lyrics of "Take On Me" are often interpreted as a plea for love and a desire for companionship. The song underscores the idea that romantic relationships, like all human connections, require openness and vulnerability to establish deep connections. A-Ha's "Take On Me" is a timeless classic that continues to resonate with listeners around the world to this day.
Line by Line Meaning
We're talking away
We're engaging in conversation
I don't know what
I'm unsure of what to say
I'm to say I'll say it anyway
I'll speak despite my uncertainty
Today's another day to find you
There's another chance to discover you today
Shying away
You're holding back
I'll be coming for your love, okay?
I will pursue your love, want to give it a chance?
Take on me (take on me)
Embrace the challenge of loving me
Take me on (take on me)
Accept me for who I am
I'll be gone
if you don't take the chance now
In a day or two
you may regret not taking the chance
So needless to say
this goes without saying
I'm odds and ends
I'm a mix of different things
I'll be stumbling away
I'm still figuring things out
Slowly learning that life is okay
I'm gradually realizing that life isn't so bad
Say after me
Repeat these words
It's no better to be safe than sorry
It's not always best to play it safe
Oh the things that you say
The things you say
Is it live or
Is it real?
Just to play my worries away
To distract me from my concerns
You're all the things I've got to remember
You're memorable and important to me
You're shying away
You're hesitant to engage
I'll be coming for you anyway
I'll still pursue you nonetheless
Take on me (take on me)
Understand the challenge of loving me
Take me on (take on me)
Accept me for who I am
I'll be gone
If you don't take the chance now
In a day
There's a small window of time to act
Take on me (take on me)
Embrace the challenge of loving me
Take me on (take on me)
Accept me for who I am
I'll be gone (take on me)
I may move on if you don't take the chance
In a day (take me on) (take on me)
Act fast or you may regret it
Take on me
Take the chance on me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Pal Waaktaar, Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Yeah!!!
@smartygraz
OMG
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1 Bilhão . Meus parabéns merecidamente !
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Good luck))
@AntiDepressantOverdose
This is probably where "having crush on 2D character" started
@fandemanga3378
Lmao maybe
@able5566
Yeet the rich
@Brikzy
She is very great looking.