Take Your Time
Al Green feat. Anthony Hamilton Lyrics
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Just you take your time, oh
Just you take your time
Do you remember when
We used to take our time
You'd write me a letter, baby
And I'd wait for you all night (oh)
Rushing around including you and I
I wanna take a little time
Just to fall in love again
Cause they're telling me
[Chorus]
When I think about yesterday
Everything was easy
Everything was okay
(Now, now, now)
Now everything is going fast
You're the best thing I ever had
Aw and losing you
Aw it'd make me, make me
That would make me
Feel so bad (hey, hey)
Would you help me saying
[Chorus]
Sing low and take it slow
I'm inclined to agree
Cause ain't nobody living
Can try to hurry me (can try to hurry me)
[Chorus:Repeat x3]
The chorus of Al Green's Take Your Time encourages listeners to slow down and take their time. It seems that the singer is recounting a time when they were able to take their time, whether it was waiting for a letter or falling in love. However, now it seems that everything is moving too fast, including the singer's life with their partner who is also rushing around. The singer longs for the simplicity of the past and wants to take a little time to fall in love again or slow down in general. This desire for slowness is reinforced by the last verse where the singer says they are inclined to agree with singing low and taking it slow because nobody can hurry them.
The overall message of the song seems to be that slowing down and taking time for the things that matter most is important. It's easy to get caught up in the rush of life, but sometimes we need to take a step back and enjoy the moment. The lyrics suggest that rushing can lead to losing things that are valuable, like love, and the singer doesn't want that to happen.
Line by Line Meaning
Just you take your time, oh
I am advising you to slow down and not rush into anything too quickly
Just you take your time
I am repeating my advice and emphasizing the importance of patience
Do you remember when
I am asking if you recall a time when things were more relaxed and leisurely
We used to take our time
In the past, we took our time to enjoy each other's company
You'd write me a letter, baby
Back then, you would take the time to write me a heartfelt letter
And I'd wait for you all night (oh)
I would eagerly anticipate receiving your letter and stay up all night waiting for it
Now it seems everyone's
These days, it appears that everyone is in a hurry
Rushing around including you and I
Even we are guilty of rushing around and not taking the time to appreciate each other
I wanna take a little time
I desire to slow down and take a break from the chaos
Just to fall in love again
I want to rekindle our love and strengthen our relationship
Cause they're telling me
I am experiencing pressure from others to conform to their fast-paced lifestyle
When I think about yesterday
Reflecting on the past, I realize how much simpler things used to be
Everything was easy
In the past, everything felt effortless and uncomplicated
Everything was okay (Now, now, now)
Back then, everything was all right and there was no need to worry or rush
Now everything is going fast
In contrast, everything happens at a breakneck pace nowadays
You're the best thing I ever had
You are the greatest thing that ever happened to me
Aw and losing you
The mere thought of losing you
Aw it'd make me, make me
Would cause me great pain and distress
That would make me
I cannot bear the thought of losing you
Feel so bad (hey, hey)
It would make me feel terrible and fill me with sorrow
Would you help me saying
Could you assist me by listening to me and being patient with me?
Sing low and take it slow
Let's sing softly and take our time with everything
I'm inclined to agree
I am happy to concur and follow your lead
Cause ain't nobody living
No one can force me to rush or live at a frenetic pace
Can try to hurry me (can try to hurry me)
I will not succumb to pressure or rushes from anyone
Just you take your time, oh
Once more, I am reminding you to slow down and take your time
Just you take your time
I really cannot stress it enough-- patience is key
Chorus: Repeat x3
I am restating my advice over and over again to emphasize how important it is to take things slowly
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Peermusic Publishing, Universal Music Publishing Group, SPIRIT /GLOBAL TALENT MUSIC
Written by: RAE CORINNE JACQUELINE BAILEY, JAMES JASON POYSER, CHALMERS E ALFORD, OWEN L. BIDDLE, AL GREEN, AHMIR K THOMPSON
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