Originally formed as a jazz fusion ensemble under the name Mind Power, Bad Brains developed a very fast and intense punk rock sound which came to be labeled "hardcore", and was often played faster and more emphatically than many of their peers. The unique factor of the band's music was the fact that they played more complex rhythms than other hardcore punk bands, also adapting diverse guitar styles into their songs.
Bad Brains have released nine studio albums (one of which is entirely composed of instrumental versions of their early material). The band broke up and reformed several times over the years, sometimes with different singers or drummers. Since 1994, the "classic" lineup of singer H.R. (Human Rights), guitarist Dr. Know, bassist Darryl Jenifer, and drummer Earl Hudson has reunited, albeit performing sporadically.
Discography:
• Bad Brains (1982)
• Rock for Light (1983)
• I Against I (1986)
• Quickness (1989)
• Rise (1993)
• God of Love (1995)
• I & I Survived (2002)
• Build a Nation (2007)
• Into the Future (2012)
• Mind Power (TBA)
Take Your Time
Bad Brains Lyrics
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of doing the things I do.
There must be something better
than living just like you.
Is this what scares you
deep inside your soul
is this the trip that takes you
Chorus:
Take your time and don't you fight what you know is true. Take your time
You're so afraid of dying
but you're not afraid of flying.
Did you think that I would run from you.
Did you think you'd make me hide.
There's a peaceful reality
above the earth and sky
a beautiful situation
awaits our faithful eyes.
Seeing you confused
really don't turn me on.
I wish that you would let go
and let me lead you on.
Chorus
Living with this love
has blessed my earthly form.
The soul is everlasting
and here I'm safe and warm.
I have tasted fruits and honey
from a land so far away.
I'd like you to come with me
and stay here for a day.
A million miles and running
the atmosphere is stunning.
I know you'll want to stay here
for the rest of your days.
Open up your mind
and let your soul do the thinking.
Time to lose your hang-ups,
take your time and let love sink in!
Chorus
I am not afraid,
doing the things I do.
There must be something better
than living just like you...
There's a peaceful reality
above the earth and sky
a beautiful situation
awaits our faithful eyes.
A million miles and running
the atmosphere is stunning.
I know you'll want to stay here
for the rest of your days.
Seeing you confused
really don't turn me on.
I wish that you would let go
and let me lead you on.
Chorus
The song "Take Your Time" by Bad Brains is a message to the listener to not be afraid of living life on their own terms. The lyrics suggest that there is something better than conforming to societal norms and that the fear of the unknown should not hold us back from living a fulfilling life. The chorus urges the listener to take their time and not resist that which they know to be true.
The lyrics also touch on themes of love and spirituality. The singer talks about being blessed by living with love and how the soul is everlasting. The imagery of a peaceful reality above the earth and sky and a land of fruits and honey suggest a divine realm that is waiting for those who are faithful.
Line by Line Meaning
I am not afraid
I am not afraid to take risks and to live my life the way I want to.
of doing the things I do.
I am not afraid to do the things that make me happy and fulfilled.
There must be something better
There must be a way to live that is more fulfilling than the way you currently live.
than living just like you.
Than living a life just like yours, which to me seems unfulfilling and boring.
Is this what scares you
Are you afraid of what I just said?
deep inside your soul
Do you feel this fear deep in your soul?
is this the trip that takes you
Is this the journey that scares you?
where you're so afraid to go.
Are you scared to go to the places where you might find true fulfillment?
Take your time and don't you fight what you know is true. Take your time
Take your time to figure out what you truly believe in and don't fight against it, even if it takes time.
You're so afraid of dying
You're afraid of death more than anything else.
but you're not afraid of flying.
But you're not afraid to take risks and try new things.
Did you think that I would run from you.
Did you expect me to be scared of you or your ideas?
Did you think you'd make me hide.
Did you expect me to run away and hide from you?
There's a peaceful reality
There is a peaceful and fulfilling way of life.
above the earth and sky
It exists somewhere beyond the physical world.
a beautiful situation
It is a beautiful and fulfilling way to live.
awaits our faithful eyes.
It is available to those who seek it with an open mind and an open heart.
Seeing you confused
Seeing you unsure and lost.
really don't turn me on.
I am not turned on by your confusion and uncertainty.
I wish that you would let go
I wish that you would let go of your fear and be open to new experiences.
and let me lead you on.
And let me show you the way to a more fulfilling life.
Living with this love
Living with love in my heart.
has blessed my earthly form.
Has made my life on earth more fulfilling and enjoyable.
The soul is everlasting
The soul lives on forever.
and here I'm safe and warm.
And I feel safe and protected by love.
I have tasted fruits and honey
I have experienced the best that life has to offer.
from a land so far away.
From a place that is difficult to reach.
I'd like you to come with me
I want you to experience it too.
and stay here for a day.
And stay with me to experience it even briefly.
A million miles and running
It might seem like a long journey.
the atmosphere is stunning.
The experience is incredible and awe-inspiring.
I know you'll want to stay here
I am confident that you will enjoy it so much that you would want to stay.
for the rest of your days.
For the rest of your life.
Open up your mind
Be open to new ideas and experiences.
and let your soul do the thinking.
Let your heart and intuition guide you.
Time to lose your hang-ups,
It's time to let go of your fears and insecurities.
take your time and let love sink in!
Take your time to figure out what you truly believe in and let love fill your heart.
Contributed by Sadie E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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yes !