The song was ripped off in a Volkswagen ad: after Beach House refused to license the song, a German company hired Sniffy Dog to create a similar song.
The song has also been played in an episode of New Girl (S1 E15), The Good Doctor (S1 E2), 13 Reasons Why (S4 E10) and Chemical Hearts.
Victoria Legrand explaining to The Guardian why the duo decided to finish the album with this song:
"That song is definitely in its right place at the end. I think it’s definitely an intense song. The way that it keeps going until it leaves you or you leave it, means a lot about the future. This record is not a nostalgic record, necessarily. It’s not just melancholic. It’s not just languid. It’s other things, and I think as much as it has more sexuality in it perhaps, it still has darkness in it of course. I’m sure there’s still heartbreak. I think there’s a little future in it. That’s something that I don’t think we played with before. I always compare it to the energy of ‘10 Mile Stereo.’ It’s lancing you into something new or exciting. I don’t think that’s a specific direction we would go in. For that time, it was giving us an energy that propelled us forward. So, we’ll see what happens."
"It was a crazy moment. We didn’t give them the song, and they made a very similar song to replace it. The worst thing is that it feels like something close to what we made. A feeling and a sentiment and an energy has been copied and is being used to sell something we didn’t want to sell."
– Alex Scally on The New York Times
(12/3/09): “I rarely write the melodies {of our songs}. With this song, I wrote the melody and I gave it to Victoria, and I gave all these different images I’d been seeing in my head, and it was such an amazing process to give her this melody and these images and have her take it and run to this whole completely appropriate but different direction with it. This song, for me, is this beautiful reflection of Victoria and I’s relationship of moving information and ideas and feelings back and forth; and it’s the farewell of the whole album.” ~ Alex, WOW
(12/3/09): “It’s very interesting to write lyrics for someone else’s melody. It’s like a crazy fusion.” ~ Victoria, WOW
Take Care
Beach House Lyrics
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It's no good unless it grows, feel this burning, love of mine
Deep inside the ever-spinning, tell me does it feel?
It's no good unless it's real, hillsides burning
Wild-eyed turning 'til we're running from it
I'd take care of you if you ask me to
In a year or two, oh oh oh
You say swimming in the lake we'll come across a snake
It is real and then it's fake, feel its heartbeat
Feel what you heat, far so fast it feels too late
I'll take care of you if you'd ask me to
In a year or two, oh oh oh
I'll take care of you, take care of you
That's true
I'll take care of you, take care of you
That's true
I'll take care of you, take care of you
That's true
I'll take care of you, take care of you
That's true
I'll take care of you, take care of you
That's true
I'll take care of you, take care of you
That's true
I'll take care of you, take care of you
That's true
I'll take care of you, take care of you
That's true
I'll take care of you, take care of you
That's true
I'll take care of you, take care of you
That's true
I'll take care of you, take care of you
That's true
The song "Take Care" by Beach House is a beautiful ode to love and care that one can provide to another. The lyrics speak to the feeling of being together, even in the midst of chaos, and the idea that love is something that must grow to be genuine. The opening verse, "Stand beside it, we can't hide the way it makes us glow. It's no good unless it grows, feel this burning, love of mine," suggests that love is something that should not be ignored or hidden. The alliteration in the verse also suggests a sense of urgency and intensity in the emotion being described.
As the song progresses, the theme of care and support prevails, with the chorus repeating the promise of taking care of someone if they ask for it. The verses suggest a journey with obstacles, illustrated by the line "You say swimming in the lake we'll come across a snake, it is real and then it's fake, feel its heartbeat." The image of a snake can be interpreted in numerous ways, but it represents the danger and unpredictability that we may encounter in life. However, the promise of care and support in the chorus exemplifies the idea that no matter the hardships one may face, someone will be there to help them.
In summary, the song "Take Care" is a moving tribute to the importance of love, care, and support in our lives, especially during challenging times. The idea that someone will be there for you when you are in danger or feeling lost is a heartfelt message that speaks to the human experience.
Line by Line Meaning
Stand beside it, we can't hide the way it makes us glow
Embrace the feeling, we can't ignore the effect it has on us
It's no good unless it grows, feel this burning, love of mine
Love cannot be stagnant, it must flourish and ignite our passions
Deep inside the ever-spinning, tell me does it feel?
Amidst the chaos and movement, do you still sense it?
It's no good unless it's real, hillsides burning
Love must be genuine, even in the midst of all-consuming passion
Wild-eyed turning 'til we're running from it
Our excitement and fear mix together as we chase after love
I'd take care of you if you ask me to
In a year or two, oh oh oh
If you need me, I will be there for you, even if it takes time
You say swimming in the lake we'll come across a snake
It is real and then it's fake, feel its heartbeat
There will be obstacles on our journey, and we must discern what is real and what is not
Feel what you heat, far so fast it feels too late
Our emotions can overwhelm us, moving us forward before we realize it
I'll take care of you if you'd ask me to
In a year or two, oh oh oh
I am here to support you, just ask and I'll be there, even if it takes time
I'll take care of you, take care of you
That's true
I am committed to taking care of you, it is not just empty words
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Alex Scally, Victoria Legrand
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Lyrics
Stand beside it, we can't hide the way it makes us glow
It's no good unless it grows, feel this burning, love of mine
Deep inside the ever-spinning, tell me does it feel
It's no good unless it's real, hill sides burning
Wild-eyed turning til we're running from it
I'd take care of you if you'd ask me to
In a year or two
You say swimming in the lake we'll come across a snake
It is real and then it's fake, feel its heartbeat
Feel what you heat, far so fast it feels too late
I'd take care of you if you'd ask me to
In a year or two
@BrandiSoRadd95
Stand beside it, we can't hide the way it makes us glow
It's no good unless it grows, feel this burning, love of mine
Deep inside the ever-spinning, tell me does it feel
It's no good unless it's real, hill sides burning
Wild-eyed turning til we're running from it
I'd take care of you if you'd ask me to
In a year or two
You say swimming in the lake we'll come across a snake
It is real and then it's fake, feel its heartbeat
Feel what you heat, far so fast it feels too late
I'd take care of you
Take care of you
That's true
@setmefreehoneybee
honestly if my life was ever turned into some indie romance movie i would definitely want beach house to do the soundtrack
@thethrashpanda
setmefreehoneybee directed by Terrence Mallick? Or Wes Anderson!
@S0GGie
And Michael cera’s music
@kennydeadman7545
Aly Walker Sucks honey it’s already done by someone else
@lr1071
Haha so true
@scottthurber5936
i get you there, romantic notions of someone paying special attention to you & an overview of your life in spaceage BeachHouse vibes
@mel153
I'm crying for no reason. This song reminds me of a memory I never had
@marianisrocha
Me too
@chebruu7015
Same.
@sagrik
Mel exactly..dunno why the emotions keep bursting out of me with the tune..