Let Me Take You There
Betty Boo Lyrics
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The sun is out, don't tell me off for lazing
It's so hot 'cause my ice cream's melting
We're only used to the same rain belting
Belting down, why don't we take the top down
And drive around and pump up the sound
Leave this desk, oh yes, this is a protest
Go to the seaside and you could be my guest
Bathe in the sea and bathe in the sunshine
We've got all day 'cause this time is all mine
We'll take it easy, the sun goes down at nine
We'll take a hamper with some cashews and shampoos
Now and then we need a good pamper
We'll make our way for the day with much promptness
Excuse me while I make the most of this
Come on, let me take you there, this is something we can share
Come on, let me take you there, ooh ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh yeah
Come on, let me take you there, this is something we can share
Come on, let me take you there, ooh ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh yeah
Take proctection now, don't say I didn't warn ya
You must be careful, you'll go as pink as a lobster
Only have to look at the sun and then I go brown
Don't want to upset you, come on, let's go to the fairground
The house of fun, the big wheel and the dungeons
There's loads to do, so many of them
I don't feel like going back to the grindstone
But what'll we do when the sun goes down
Come on, let me take you there, this is something we can share
Come on, let me take you there, ooh ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh yeah
Come on, let me take you there, this is something we can share
Come on, let me take you there, ooh ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh yeah
Take proctection now, don't say I didn't warn ya
You must be careful, you'll go as pink as a lobster
Only have to look at the sun and then I go brown
Don't want to upset you, come on, let's go to the fairground
The house of fun, the big wheel and the dungeons
There's loads to do, so many of them
I don't feel like going back to the grindstone
But what'll we do when the sun goes down
Ooh, ooh ooh
Ooh, ooh ooh
Ooh ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh yeah
Come on, let me take you there, this is something we can share
Come on, let me take you there, ooh ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh yeah
Come on, let me take you there, this is something we can share
Come on, let me take you there, ooh ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh yeah
Take proctection now, don't say I didn't warn ya
You must be careful, you'll go as pink as a lobster
Only have to look at the sun and then I go brown
Don't want to upset you, come on, let's go to the fairground
The house of fun, the big wheel and the dungeons
There's loads to do, so many of them
I don't feel like going back to the grindstone
But what'll we do when the sun goes down
Come on, let me take you there, this is something we can share
Come on, let me take you there, ooh ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh yeah
Come on, let me take you there, this is something we can share
Come on, let me take you there, ooh ooh-ooh-ooh-ooh yeah
Take proctection now, don't say I didn't warn ya
You must be careful, you'll go as pink as a lobster
Only have to look at the sun and then I go brown
Don't want to upset you, come on, let's go to the fairground
The house of fun, the big wheel and the dungeons
There's loads to do, so many of them
I don't feel like going back to the grindstone
But what'll we do when the sun goes down
In "Let Me Take You There," Betty Boo sings about wanting to escape the daily grind and enjoy the sunshine with someone special. She is at work but would rather be outside enjoying the beautiful weather. Betty suggests driving to the seaside and spending the day in the sun and in the sea. She even brings along a hamper with snacks and toiletries for a mini pampering session. Betty warns her companion to take care of their skin and not get too sunburned. She also suggests going to the fairgrounds to continue the fun after the sun goes down. The overall message of the song is to take a break from the daily routine and enjoy life's simple pleasures.
The lyrics are filled with imagery of summer and leisure activities that evoke feelings of joy, relaxation, and freedom. The first two lines reveal that the singer wishes to be elsewhere, and as the song progresses, it becomes clear that she wants to escape the tedious routine of work and responsibility. The song is playful and flirty, with Betty Boo's sweet and cheerful voice delivering the message of escapism.
The song has a fun, upbeat tempo that matches the carefree lyrics. The chorus is catchy and easily singable, with the repetition of the phrase "Come on, let me take you there." Overall, "Let Me Take You There" is a perfect song for anyone looking to escape their daily routine and enjoy some leisure time in the sun with someone special.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm at work, I don't feel like working
I'm currently at my workplace, but I am not in the mood for work
The sun is out, don't tell me off for lazing
It's a sunny day and I don't want to be scolded for being lazy
It's so hot 'cause my ice cream's melting
It's really hot outside, enough to make my ice cream melt
We're only used to the same rain belting
We are only used to experiencing heavy rain all the time
Belting down, why don't we take the top down
Since it's raining heavily, why don't we take the top of the car down instead of closing it
And drive around and pump up the sound
Let's drive around and play some loud music
Leave this desk, oh yes, this is a protest
Let's leave this work desk and consider it a protest of sorts
Go to the seaside and you could be my guest
Let's go to the seaside and I'll host you there
Rest assured, you know we'll have a good time
You can be sure that we'll have a good time
Bathe in the sea and bathe in the sunshine
Let's enjoy swimming in the sea and basking in the sun
We've got all day 'cause this time is all mine
We have the whole day to ourselves and we can take our time as we please
We'll take it easy, the sun goes down at nine
We'll take it easy and relax since the sun sets at 9 PM
We'll take a hamper with some cashews and shampoos
We'll pack a hamper containing cashews and shampoos
Now and then we need a good pamper
Occasionally, we need some pampering
We'll make our way for the day with much promptness
We'll move around quickly and swiftly throughout the day
Excuse me while I make the most of this
Please excuse me while I thoroughly enjoy myself
Come on, let me take you there, this is something we can share
Come with me and let's enjoy this experience together
Take proctection now, don't say I didn't warn ya
Protect yourself now, and don't say I didn't warn you
You must be careful, you'll go as pink as a lobster
You need to be careful, or else you'll get sunburnt and become as red as a lobster
Only have to look at the sun and then I go brown
I can easily get a tan by just looking at the sun
Don't want to upset you, come on, let's go to the fairground
I don't want to disappoint you, let's go to the fairground instead
The house of fun, the big wheel and the dungeons
At the fairground, we can enjoy various fun activities like the big wheel and Dungeons
There's loads to do, so many of them
There are so many fun activities to do at the fairground
I don't feel like going back to the grindstone
I don't want to go back to my daily work routine
But what'll we do when the sun goes down
But, what will we do after the sun sets?
Lyrics © MUSIC SALES CORPORATION, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Royalty Network, Spirit Music Group, Downtown Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Alison Clarkson, Charles Gates Dawes, Dean Ross, John Coxon
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@xxxmizzkizzyxxx
I love this lady. I met her at a record signing at HMV when I was 9 years old. I remember her hugging me and saying to my mum that she wanted to take me home with her because I was cute 😁 I've got this memory of looking back as I walked away and she was waving and smiling at me. I'm so upset that I lost the autograph she gave me. I moved so many times and it went missing at some point. Shame there were no digital cameras/mobile phones back then 😢
@youruniquestyle
xxxmizzkizzyxxx Omg you’re gorgeous
@squeaksvids5886
So envious. Sad you lost your autograph.
@unstoppableguy
How lovely and a wonderful memory! Betty rules and I really hope her comeback this year (2022) is really successful! 🥰 #GetMeToTheWeekend
@pdrg
Back in 1990-ish I was working at BBC TV Centre and she was doing a slot on Top Of The Pops (I think). I opened the door to Blue tea room and she ducked under my arm. I have many brushes with stars, but this is my favourite :)
@yroawaterrat
I love this song...I feel like she never got the accolades that she deserves. An inspiration and opened the door for female rappers.
@dilljakerm6147
I love the video! With Betty all dolled up and so beautiful, and her rapping lyrics with the singing chorus, and the scenery as well, and the end with the maid joining with the guys and dancing, and everyone having a ball. Makes me feel a tad happier every time I hear and watch this.
@user-vk6ii3ds1e
Makes me feel deep and long and wide exciting joy and love
@tonywolton
This song is not good. It is absolutely brilliant...the lyrics, her vocals, the backing vocals and the input from the musicians who make this song float in a dream. Duke Ellington once said 'There are two types of music, good music, and bad music'. I only found this song 3 weeks ago and can't believe that it did not flag up in the charts and catapult Betty Boo into mega stardom.
@pierrelarouge
loved this song, still a great summer tune.