Take Me Down
Bamboo Lyrics


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Take me down
Gimme the score
Tell me I'm gone
Tell me I'm done
You've counted me out
Before the last bell has rung
Tell me I'm gone
Here, brick by brick
Let's rebuild this lovely scene
You say blood is thicker, boy
But it's not what these eyes see
The truth is bitter real
Yes, it's a spinning wheel
Round and around and around we go
You know I never really could get into our conversations
Just merely confrontations
It's a lovefest, an inspiration

You try to play preacher
And teach me the ways of the world
The path you have taken
The dark road was built on the lies that were told

Take me down
Gimme the score
Tell me I'm gone
Tell me I'm done
You've counted me out
Before the last bell has rung
Take me down
Deeper and deeper
Right through the heart
Tell me I'm done
All roads are blocked
And there's no where to run
Tell me I'm gone

You know I've been wandering
And dragging this heavy soul
Lord knows
These lessons you're selling
Soul medicine
Isn't try to meet ya
On that high plateau
So take the message to the chief
Tell him I ain't coming
This heart's too proud it can't be broken
It's a black tie affair
And guess who's coming to dinner

You make the words sound so sweet
Let's pretend that everything's gonna be alright, alright
It took me a second to read ya
Just wasn't my game fool
Face me when I speak to ya





Take me down...

Overall Meaning

The song "Take Me Down" by Bamboo is about wanting acceptance and validation from someone despite being constantly rejected and underestimated. The lyrics "Tell me I'm gone, gimme the score, tell me I'm done, you've counted me out before the last bell has rung" signify the singer's eagerness to hear the truth about their worth, even if it means being told that they are not enough or have failed. The lines "You try to play preacher and teach me the ways of the world, the path you have taken, the dark road was built on the lies that were told" suggest that the singer's struggle is also with authority figures who claim to know better and want to impose their beliefs on them.


Despite the underlying themes of rejection and searching for validation, the song also alludes to hope and perseverance. The lyrics "So take the message to the chief, tell him I ain't coming, this heart's too proud it can't be broken" portray a sense of independence and confidence in oneself, despite outside opinions. The chorus "Take me down, deeper and deeper, right through the heart, tell me I'm done, all roads are blocked, and there's nowhere to run, tell me I'm gone" represents the singer's willingness to go through the toughest challenges to prove their worth.


Line by Line Meaning

Take me down
I want you to bring me to a lower place where I can feel the impact of my failures.


Gimme the score
Tell me the state of my life, how much I've lost.


Tell me I'm gone
Convince me that I have failed and I am worthless.


Tell me I'm done
Tell me that there is no more hope for me.


You've counted me out
You have underestimated me and judged me prematurely.


Before the last bell has rung
Before the end of the struggle or fight.


Take me down
Repeating the request to bring him to a lower place.


Deeper and deeper
Taking him down further until he can feel the pain and learn a lesson.


Right through the heart
Directly to his emotions and vulnerabilities.


All roads are blocked
There is no way out of his current situation.


And there's no where to run
He can't escape or avoid his problems.


Tell me I'm gone
Repeating the request for confirmation of his worthlessness.


Here, brick by brick
Gradually and carefully rebuilding something that was damaged.


Let's rebuild this lovely scene
Taking the time to repair and restore something beautiful.


You say blood is thicker, boy
Referring to the importance of family ties.


But it's not what these eyes see
Seeing beyond the surface level and recognizing a deeper truth.


The truth is bitter real
Acknowledging the harsh reality of a situation.


Yes, it's a spinning wheel
Describing the cyclical nature of life.


Round and around and around we go
Reiterating the repetitive nature of life.


You know I never really could get into our conversations
Acknowledging the difficulty in relating to someone.


Just merely confrontations
Characterizing their interactions as hostile and unproductive.


It's a lovefest, an inspiration
Sarcastically describing their interactions as loving and inspiring.


You try to play preacher
Attempting to give life advice as if they were a religious leader.


And teach me the ways of the world
Giving instructions on how to navigate life.


The path you have taken
Describing a person's life journey.


The dark road was built on the lies that were told
Acknowledging that some people's successes were achieved through dishonesty.


You know I've been wandering
Admitting to aimlessness in life.


And dragging this heavy soul
Feeling burdened and weighed down by emotions.


Lord knows
A phrase to emphasize sincerity and certainty.


These lessons you're selling
Describing the advice or teachings given to him.


Soul medicine
Referring to the advice or teachings as something that can heal his spirit.


Isn't try to meet ya
Unable to connect or understand the person giving advice.


On that high plateau
On a sophisticated or advanced level of thinking or living.


So take the message to the chief
Telling someone to convey a message to a higher authority.


Tell him I ain't coming
Refusing to comply with a request or command.


This heart's too proud it can't be broken
Feeling too strong and confident to be crushed by failure or rejection.


It's a black tie affair
A formal event or situation.


And guess who's coming to dinner
Referring to someone's arrival or presence in a similar manner as the title of a movie.


You make the words sound so sweet
Describing someone's persuasive or charming abilities.


Let's pretend that everything's gonna be alright, alright
Deluding oneself into thinking that everything will be okay.


It took me a second to read ya
Took a short amount of time to understand someone.


Just wasn't my game fool
Admitting to a weakness or inability to succeed in a certain area.


Face me when I speak to ya
Asking for someone's attention and focus during a conversation.




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