Take the Box
Amy Winehouse/Musicfire.in Lyrics
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I don't have a key for downstairs
So I punched all the buzzers hoping he would be there
And now my head's hurting
You say I always get my own way
But you were in the shower when I got there
And I don' wanted to stay, but I got nothing to say
And then I heard what you say'man that was ugly
The Moschino bra you bought me last Christmas
Put it in the box, put it in the box
Frank's in there and I don't care
Put it in the box, put it in the box
Just take it
Take the box
Take the box
I came home this evening and nothing felt like how it should be
I feel like writing you a letter but that is not me'you know me
Feel so fucking angry, don't want to be reminded of you
But when I left my shit in your kitchen
I said goodbye to your bedroom it smelled of you
Mr False Pretence, you don't make sense
I just don't know you
But you make me cry, where's my kiss goodbye'
I think I love you
The Moschino bra you bought me last Christmas
Put it in the box, put it in the box
Frank's in there and I don't care
Put it in the box, put it in the box
Now take it
Take the box
Just take it, take it
Take the box
And now just take the box
Take the box
The song "Take the Box" by Amy Winehouse is a soulful track that delves into themes of heartbreak and the aftermath of a failed relationship. The lyrics describe the singer's experience of returning to their former lover's home to retrieve their belongings, and the painful reminder of what once was. The song opens with the sound of neighbors screaming, which signifies the chaotic and tumultuous nature of the singer's current emotional state. The singer reaches their former lover's home but does not have a key for the downstairs, so they punch all the buzzers hoping that their lover would be there.
As the singer enters the house, they find that their lover is in the shower, and they do not want to stay but have nothing to say. The singer reflects on the beauty their lover possessed before they got to know their true self, and how hearing their lover's ugly thoughts shattered that image. The singer is filled with anger and frustration at the situation but is also conflicted about their emotions towards their lover. The singer is reminded of their lover's scent in the bedroom and is filled with conflicting emotions.
The Moschino bra, which was a gift from their lover, is the only item that the singer wants to take with them. The mention of the item is symbolic of the struggles and power dynamics within the relationship. The bra serves as a metaphor for the complexities of relationships and the way that gifts or actions can represent much more than their physical value.
Overall, "Take the Box" is a poignant and honest reflection on heartbreak, moving on, and the complications of human relationships.
Line by Line Meaning
Your neighbors were screaming
I heard shouting coming from the neighboring apartment
I don't have a key for downstairs
I don't have access to the lower floors of the building
So I punched all the buzzers hoping he would be there
I pressed all the apartment buzzers to see if you were home
And now my head's hurting
I have a headache
You say I always get my own way
You accuse me of being selfish
But you were in the shower when I got there
You were bathing and didn't hear me enter
And I don' wanted to stay, but I got nothing to say
I didn't want to spend time with you, but I didn't have an excuse to leave
You were so beautiful before today
I used to think you were attractive
And then I heard what you say'man that was ugly
But I lost my attraction to you after hearing what you said
The Moschino bra you bought me last Christmas
The designer bra you gave me as a gift
Put it in the box, put it in the box
Pack it away and store it in a container
Frank's in there and I don't care
It's alongside other belongings in the box and I have no emotional attachment to it
Just take it
You can have it
Take the box
Take the container with you
I came home this evening and nothing felt like how it should be
Upon returning home, nothing felt as it should have
I feel like writing you a letter but that is not me'you know me
I have the urge to express my feelings in writing, but it's not my usual style
Feel so fucking angry, don't want to be reminded of you
I'm extremely angry and don't want any reminders of you
But when I left my shit in your kitchen
But I accidentally left my belongings in your kitchen
I said goodbye to your bedroom it smelled of you
I reminisced about the times in your bedroom which still had your scent
Mr False Pretence, you don't make sense
You're deceitful and confusing
I just don't know you
I can't understand you
But you make me cry, where's my kiss goodbye'
But you make me emotional and I didn't get a proper farewell
I think I love you
I'm uncertain about my feelings for you
Now take it
Now you can have it
Just take it, take it
Just take it with you
And now just take the box
And now take the container as well
Take the box
Take it with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: AMY WINEHOUSE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@thevibeguide
Rest in peace both!
@laramejiaeduardoalessandro8998
Now they sing in heaven❤❤
@khensane5150
Two legends in one frame. Now both of them reunited and singing this song in Heaven. Rest in peace Sir Tony Benett 🕊️
@JamesDavis-sh9gh
Just like Aretha and George singing that other song also in Heaven. Heaven will have two helluva concerts.
@123Claywalker
When Amy starts singing, you get goosebumps. Rest in peace both.
@brianmcfarland8377
I was tearing up. There will never be another voice like hers
@leslierobertson612
Love, love...
@LorienzoDeGarcia
Great for you lol, I can't make out a single word.
@madaghdjiansophie1796
C étaient des merveilleux chanteurs avec la fibre jazz Frank Sinatra était plus connu que Tony Bennett je ne l ai connu que grâce à internet pourtant je préfère Tony Bennett quel chanteur Amy aurait eu 40 ans aujourd hui a part Shirley Bassey dans ce genre de répertoire peu me donnent le frisson Amy c est une veritable musicienne quand elle chante elle va chercher au plus profond de l être humain son âme Sophie
@doamnefereste9249
Damn it I'm a hunter!