Take The Right One
Bombay Bicycle Club Lyrics
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Stop you and carry on
You haven't been there
Time to sell the rose around
She takes it now
You give it up
You'll steal this one, when all is over
You'll flee the door, your eyes glowing
She's there but you can't, keep on going
Racing on
Ties it up and moves along
You're waiting there
Came into the room and then
You stare me down
You turn around
The lyrics to "Take The Right One" by Bombay Bicycle Club are open to interpretation, but they suggest a narrative about a relationship that has ended, but one person is not ready to let go. The line "Go on my gun, stop you and carry on" implies that the singer is prepared to use force to get what they want, and are urging their former partner to move on without them. The line "You haven't been there, time to sell the rose around" suggests that the singer feels their partner has not truly experienced life, and it is time for them to move on and explore.
The chorus, "You'll steal this one, when all is over / You'll go and you can, see all you gave her / You'll flee the door, your eyes glowing / She's there but you can't, keep on going" suggests that even though the relationship has ended, one person will continue to hold onto the memories and feelings they had. They will leave, but will look back to see what they gave up, unable to fully let go. The line "You're waiting there / Came into the room and then / You stare me down / You turn around" could be interpreted as the singer waiting for an opportunity to reconcile, but their partner simply acknowledges their presence before turning away, further illustrating that the relationship is over.
Overall, "Take The Right One" presents a poignant exploration of a relationship that has reached its end, but one person is struggling to move on. The lyrics hint at regret and an inability to let go of what has been lost.
Line by Line Meaning
Go on my gun
Encouragement to persevere through a difficult task, using the metaphor of a gun to represent strength and determination.
Stop you and carry on
A reminder to not be discouraged by obstacles, but instead to pause, assess the situation and then continue.
You haven't been there
Acknowledgement of a lack of experience or understanding in a particular situation.
Time to sell the rose around
It's time to move on - the phrase 'sell the rose' is a metaphor for the need to let go of something prized, or valued.
She takes it now
Someone else is now in control and making decisions for the situation.
You give it up
Acceptance of defeat or relinquishing control.
You'll steal this one, when all is over
The tendency to look back on things with regret, wishing that more had been done, or something different had been done.
You'll go and you can, see all you gave her
Looking back on a past relationship or situation, perhaps with nostalgia or regret.
You'll flee the door, your eyes glowing
Feeling trapped in a situation and desiring a way out.
She's there but you can't, keep on going
Feeling stuck in a difficult situation that seems impossible to overcome, despite the desire to do so.
Racing on
Moving forward quickly, often without much thought or consideration for consequences.
Ties it up and moves along
Trying to make sense of and resolve a difficult situation, before moving on to the next challenge.
You're waiting there
Pausing and considering before taking the next steps or making decisions in a situation.
Came into the room and then
Entering a new situation, perhaps with some hesitancy or uncertainty.
You stare me down
Sending an intense gaze or look of disapproval, potentially in response to something said or done.
You turn around
Putting an end to a situation or interaction; moving on from a difficult exchange.
Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: JACK WILLIAM THOMAS STEADMAN
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[Verse]
Go on my gun
Stop you and carry on
You haven't been there
Time to sell the rose around
She takes it now
You give it up
[Chorus]
You'll steal this one, when all is over
You'll go and you can, see all you gave her
You'll flee the door, your eyes glowing
She's there but you can't, keep on going
[Verse 2]
Racing on
Ties it up and moves along
You're waiting there
Came into the room and then
You stare me down
You turn around
[Chorus]
You'll steal this one, when all is over
You'll go and you can, see all you gave her
You'll flee the door, your eyes glowing
She's there but you can't, keep on going
[Instrumental Bridge]
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
Ah-ah-ah-ah-ah
[Chorus]
You'll steal this one, when all is over
You'll go and you can, see all you gave her
You'll flee the door, your eyes glowing
She's there but you can't, keep on going
mothertothemoon7
every time i listen to this song, i feel like my heart is going to explode out of my chest.
AT
Damn, on every BBC song, there is a comment about the bass line.. I totally agree with them, it's amazing
Rainy Sandwich
This song, for some strange reason, reminds me of the smell outside after it has rained... the rain.
Zach Leonard
This whole album has a "water" quality, even some of the videos of the songs.
Chromozol
I've read this smell is a product of reaction of the water with stone, or something.
James Mc
Good to know not my people know about this one :) best song on the album!
kevvymac
The transition from verse to chorus at 0:33 must be what
heaven feels like.
Joe Napoli
Couldn't get this song out of my head today
MsGabs79
This song calms my exploding mind down....
joelbyrne
I climb mountains to this song, it's not a metaphor, I genuinely listen to it when trekking...