Take You Down
Clyde Carson E-40 Mistah F.A.B. Lyrics
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I've had my fun, people, if I don't get well no more
My heath is fallin' on me
Yes, and I'm going down slow
I want you to write my mother and tell her the shape I'm in
Oh please write my mother, tell her the shape I'm in
I want you tell her to pray for me, people
On that next train south, mother
You can look for my clothes on
On that next train south, mother
You can look for my clothes on
Yes, I had my fun, mother, this is all in prayers
Yes, I had my fun, people, mother, this is all in prayers
Yes, if you don't see this old body, mother
You know I'm gone out of this world somewhere
The lyrics to Clyde Carson, E-40, and Mistah F.A.B.'s song "Take You Down" are a heartbreaking portrayal of a man who knows he is dying and is coming to terms with it. The first verse starts with the singer acknowledging that they have had their fun, but now their health is failing and they are going down slowly. The use of repetition in the line "I've had my fun" emphasizes that the character has lived their life to the fullest, but now it's time to face the consequences of their actions. The following verses show the singer asking someone to write to their mother and ask her to pray for them and forgive their sins. The final lines suggest that the singer knows they don't have much time left and that their body might not be found. It's a poignant and honest portrayal of a man coming to terms with his own mortality.
There are a few possible interpretations of this song: it could be about a man dying of a terminal illness or someone who has been leading a reckless lifestyle and is about to face the consequences. The repeated line "I've had my fun" could be interpreted as a statement of regret or an affirmation that the character has lived their life to the fullest. The line about the mother adds a layer of emotional depth to the song, as it shows that the character is thinking about the people they are leaving behind.
Overall, "Take You Down" is a powerful song that explores themes of mortality, regret, and the value of a life well-lived.
Line by Line Meaning
I've had my fun if I don't get well no more
I have enjoyed my life, but if I don't improve my health, it could be the end for me.
My heath is fallin' on me
My health is deteriorating quickly.
I want you to write my mother and tell her the shape I'm in
Please inform my mother about my current condition.
Oh please write my mother, tell her the shape I'm in
I plead with you to write to my mother and let her know the state I am in.
I want you tell her to pray for me, people
Please ask others to pray for my wellbeing.
Well, to forgive for my sins
And to ask for forgiveness for my past wrongdoings.
On that next train south, mother
When I am gone, head south to look for me.
You can look for my clothes on
You will find my belongings there.
Yes, I had my fun, mother, this is all in prayers
I had a good time in life, but now I am asking for prayers and forgiveness.
Yes, if you don't see this old body, mother
If you don't see my physical self anymore, mother,
You know I'm gone out of this world somewhere
You will know that I have passed away and moved on to another place.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JOHNNY WINTER
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