Matt Shultz says, “We have… Read Full Bio ↴A song about comitting to a relationship.
Matt Shultz says, “We have a rehearsal cabin in Portland, Tennessee, which if you know anything about Portland, Tennessee, you know that only about 10 people live there. One day, the band was in the cabin, and Brad started playing this little guitar thing. Pretty soon, Jared started playing drums to it. Everyone jumped in and the song started to happen. It was one of those ‘light-bulb’ moments.
“I’d hardly been listening to any music while we were working on the record, but I would go bowling, and when I did, I would play Blondie on the jukebox. That song Heart Of Glass was my favorite. It made me want to do a super-playful type of vocal delivery.
“We put together the verse, but the chorus didn’t want to come to us – that was always a big problem with the song. We cut the track in the studio, but there was still no chorus. After a while, we started to get really down in the dumps, because at first this was the most promising song of all, and now it was just sitting there.
“One morning, I woke up in my living room. I picked up the guitar and the whole thing poured out. I literally sped down to Nashville to get to the studio to show it to the guys. We jumped right in and recorded it that day. Sometimes these things happen when they’re gonna happen, and you just have to be patient.”
Shultz and crew, which consists of Brad Shultz, Daniel Tichenor, Nick Bockrath and Jared Champion, recently released the video for “Take It or Leave It.” The video also has an Instagram campaign where fans can post #takeitorleaveit to the band’s site and be featured all over social media.
The idea for the video came from Shultz and was inspired by the movie “American Hustle.”
“I had just watched it and was inspired by the 1970s leisure suit,” he says. “And we wanted to add some roller skating into it. Who doesn’t love roller skating?”
Along with the trip to South America, Shultz says the band was looking for new sounds to incorporate to its music. He says it’s important for the band to continue to evolve.
“We’ve been a band for nearly 10 years now,” he says. “I think that with each record, we’ve been able to evolve with our sound and find new inspirations. It’s important for me to keep looking for inspiration because it helps me grow as a songwriter and a musician.”
Take It Or Leave It
Cage the Elephant Lyrics
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But every time I step to you, you change your tune
Sweet wheel of death keeps us holding our breathe
I step to the right, you move to the left
Unless no one else
I'd rather die to myself
Oh why, won't you make up your mind?
I'm starting to unwind
I been trippin' over you
So tell me something new
Take it or leave it
Maybe I should pack my things and move on?
Maybe I'm foolin' myself and you're already gone?
Watching the flames wither and fade
Trying to make sense of the look on your face
I'm down, I'm an itch
Just playin' that I can hold on
Oh why, won't you make up your mind?
I think I must confess
I'm learning to unwind
I've been trippin' over you
So tell me something new
Take it or leave it
Baby please
Oh baby please
Stay with me or cut me free
Its all of me
Oh why, wont you make up your mind?
I think I must confess
I'm starting to unwind
I been trippin' over you
So tell me something new
Take it or leave it
Take it or leave it
The lyrics of "Take It or Leave It" by Cage the Elephant express the frustration of an individual in a relationship that seems to be going nowhere. The singer is trying to convince their partner to make a decision, either to commit fully or to end things. However, every time they approach the subject, their partner seems to change their mind or avoid the topic altogether, leaving the singer feeling confused and uncertain. The repeated statement of "take it or leave it" emphasizes the singer's desire for clarity and resolution in the relationship.
The line "Sweet wheel of death keeps us holding our breath" conjures up images of a carnival ride, on which the couple is hanging on for dear life as the wheel spins. This could represent the ups and downs of the relationship, with moments of excitement and joy followed by fear and uncertainty. The overall tone of the lyrics suggests a sense of resignation, with the singer acknowledging that they may need to move on and find closure.
Line by Line Meaning
Baby you should know by now that I'm right, for you
I believe we are meant to be together and I hope you do too
But every time I step to you, you change your tune
You always seem unsure of your feelings and I can't keep up
Sweet wheel of death keeps us holding our breathe
Our relationship is like a dangerous and unpredictable rollercoaster ride
I step to the right, you move to the left
We can't seem to get on the same page no matter how hard we try
Unless no one else
I would rather be alone than stay in this confusing relationship
I'd rather die to myself
I would be happier alone than with someone who doesn't know what they want
Oh why, won't you make up your mind?
I'm tired of waiting for you to figure out your feelings for me
I think I must confess
I need to be honest with you about how I feel
I'm starting to unwind
This relationship is causing me a lot of stress and anxiety
I been trippin' over you
I am constantly confused and unsure about where we stand
So tell me something new
I need some clarity and direction, I can't keep going in circles
Take it or leave it
It's time for you to make a decision about us, there's no more in-between
Maybe I should pack my things and move on?
I'm considering ending this relationship and moving on with my life
Maybe I'm foolin' myself and you're already gone?
I'm worried that you've already mentally checked out of this relationship
Watching the flames wither and fade
Our love is slowly dying and there's nothing we can do to stop it
Trying to make sense of the look on your face
I'm constantly analyzing your every move and expression to try to understand your feelings
I'm down, I'm an itch
I'm feeling low and vulnerable, like something is constantly bothering me
Just playin' that I can hold on
I'm pretending that everything is okay and that I can handle this relationship
Baby please
I'm begging you to make a decision and give me some answers
Stay with me or cut me free
I need to know if we're going to work on this relationship or if it's over
Its all of me
I'm giving my all to this relationship and it's taking a toll on me
Take it or leave it
You need to decide if you want to be with me or not, I can't keep waiting
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Brad Shultz, Daniel Tichenor, Jared Champion, Lincoln Parish, Matt Shultz
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Alejandro Gutierrez Hernández
Lyrics 🖼️
Baby you should know by now that I'm right for you
But every time I step to you, you change your tune
Sweet wheel of death keeps us holding our breath
I step to the right, you move to the left
And there's no one else
I'd rather die to myself
Oh why, won't you make up your mind?
I think I must confess
I'm starting to unwind
I've been tripping over you
So tell me something new
Take it or leave it
Maybe I should pack my things and move on
Maybe I'm fooling myself and you're already gone
Watching the flames wither and fade.
Trying to make sense of the look on your face
I'm down on my knees
Just praying that I can hold on
Oh why, won't you make up your mind?
I think I must confess
I'm learning to unwind
I've been tripping over you
So tell me something new
Take it or leave it
Baby, please
Oh baby, please
Stay with me or cut me free
It's killing me
Oh why, won't you make up your mind?
I think I must confess
I'm starting to unwind
I've been tripping over you
So tell me something new
Take it or leave it
Take it or leave it
Smock
Baby you should know by now that I'm right for you
But every time I step to you, you change your tune
Sweet wheel of death keeps us holding our breath
I step to the right, you move to the left
And there's no one else
I'd rather die to myself
Oh why, won't you make up your mind?
I think I must confess
I'm starting to unwind
I've been tripping over you
So tell me something new
Take it or leave it
Maybe I should pack my things and move on
Maybe I'm fooling myself and you're already gone
Watching the flames wither and fade.
Trying to make sense of the look on your face
I'm down on my knees
Just praying that I can hold on
Oh why, won't you make up your mind?
I think I must confess
I'm learning to unwind
I've been tripping over you
So tell me something new
Take it or leave it
Baby, please
Oh baby, please
Stay with me or cut me free
It's killing me
Oh why, won't you make up your mind?
I think I must confess
I'm starting to unwind
I've been tripping over you
So tell me something new
Take it or leave it
Take it or leave it
Luciana
i love each and every song on melophobia and that's very rare for me
Chris Chris
true. halo is one of their best songs
Luciana
+Christian Sambonino halo is one of my favourites
Yamilex
+Luciana You got an awesome taste in music than.
SHARTLORD
+yoyoyami78 Yeah i love this album, their new one doesn't do it for me though. In one ear, shake me down, and No Rest For The Wicked are all amazing too. Makes the hair on my neck stand up lol
hopping towers 911
we all know that CIGARETTE DAYDREAMS is the albums and band best song. : )
Arias
Melophobia is one of my ALL TIME FAVORITES ALBUM but right now this songs fits perfect in my life.
Alejandro Gutierrez Hernández
Lyrics 🖼️
Baby you should know by now that I'm right for you
But every time I step to you, you change your tune
Sweet wheel of death keeps us holding our breath
I step to the right, you move to the left
And there's no one else
I'd rather die to myself
Oh why, won't you make up your mind?
I think I must confess
I'm starting to unwind
I've been tripping over you
So tell me something new
Take it or leave it
Maybe I should pack my things and move on
Maybe I'm fooling myself and you're already gone
Watching the flames wither and fade.
Trying to make sense of the look on your face
I'm down on my knees
Just praying that I can hold on
Oh why, won't you make up your mind?
I think I must confess
I'm learning to unwind
I've been tripping over you
So tell me something new
Take it or leave it
Baby, please
Oh baby, please
Stay with me or cut me free
It's killing me
Oh why, won't you make up your mind?
I think I must confess
I'm starting to unwind
I've been tripping over you
So tell me something new
Take it or leave it
Take it or leave it
peps
This is still my favorite song of all time. Never gets old.
Syah Tree
I love how funky and nostalgic this is❤❤❤