Betwee… Read Full Bio ↴DJ Yoda (born Duncan Beiny) is a British hip-hop turntablist.
Between 1995 and 1998 he studied English and American Literature at the University of Warwick. During this period he began performing at Mojo, a popular Warwick Hip hop and Soul night until he graduated. After he left university he began releasing underground demo mix-tapes to small music shops. Through the popularity of these tapes, Antidote Records asked him to create an official mixtape, from which 'How to Cut & Paste Mix Tape Vol.1' was released.
During his career he has won a DMC DJ of the Year award in the Scratch DJ category (2001), and was one of 6 nominees for best UK hip-hop DJ in the UK Hip-Hop Awards. He has also been nominated by Q magazine as one of the 'Ten DJs To See Before You Die', has released a series of mix-tapes and has toured the globe with the likes of Goldie and the Scratch Perverts.
He is currently the hip-hop correspondent for Sleaze Nation, The Face, and IDJ magazines, and also writes the DJ page for Hip Hop Connection magazine.
Yoda is currently a resident DJ at London club nights Spread Love, Step Up Front and The Xfm All City Night.
He has been one of the DMC DJ World Finals judges for the last 3 years.
In addition to releasing his own material, he has also performed scratches on Danger Mouse & Jemini's Ghetto Pop Life.
Take On Me
DJ Yoda Lyrics
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I don't know what
I'm to say I'll say it anyway
Today's another day to find you
Shying away
I'll be coming for your love, okay?
Take on me, (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day or two
So needless to say
I'm odds and ends
I'll be stumbling away
Slowly learning that life is OK
Say after me
It's no better to be safe than sorry
Take on me, (take on me)
Take me on, (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day or two
Oh the things that you say
Is it live or
Just to play my worries away
You're all the things I've got to remember
You're shying away
I'll be coming for you anyway
Take on me, (take on me)
Take me on, (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day
(Take on me, take on me)
(Take me on, take on me)
I'll be gone (take on me)
In a day (take me on, take on me)
(Take on me, take on me)
(Take me on, take on me)
(Take on me)
The lyrics to DJ Yoda's song "Take on Me" revolve around the theme of love and pursuit of the person the singer desires. The first verse begins with the singer confessing that they are unsure of what to say, but will speak their mind anyway as they hope to connect with the person they're after. The chorus is a plea to the person to take a chance on them, with the singer willing to leave in a day or two if things don't work out. In the second verse, the singer acknowledges that they are imperfect and learning to accept life's ups and downs, inviting the person to join them. The bridge ponders if the person's affections are genuine or just a game to forget their worries. Finally, the chorus repeats with a firm promise to pursue the person they love.
One way to interpret the song is as a message about the risk and rewards of pursuing love. The singer takes a chance on the person they desire, despite not being perfect and acknowledging that things might not work out. The repeated "take on me" plea suggests a willingness to be vulnerable and put themselves on the line for love. The bridge hints at the fear of rejection, but the chorus reaffirms the singer's determination to pursue the person no matter what.
Line by Line Meaning
We're talking away
We are conversing, but not really making any substantial progress in communicating.
I don't know what
I am clueless as to what to say next in this conversation.
I'm to say I'll say it anyway
Despite my uncertainty, I will go ahead and speak my thoughts anyways.
Today's another day to find you
Today presents another opportunity to seek you out and connect with you.
Shying away
You are hesitant or reluctant to participate in this interaction.
I'll be coming for your love, okay?
I will pursue and court your affection, if that is acceptable to you.
Take on me, (take on me)
Please consider me as a partner or companion.
Take me on, (take on me)
Please accept my invitation to engage or interact with me.
I'll be gone
I will leave this situation or relationship.
In a day or two
I will depart soon, within a short period of time.
So needless to say
It is quite obvious or goes without saying.
I'm odds and ends
I am a collection of disparate or miscellaneous traits without a clear identity.
I'll be stumbling away
I will struggle or fumble as I try to move forward or progress.
Slowly learning that life is OK
Gradually realizing that existence has its ups and downs, but is still worthwhile and enjoyable.
Say after me
Repeat these words or ideas after I have spoken them.
It's no better to be safe than sorry
It is more prudent or advisable to take risks and seize opportunities than to always be cautious and miss out on potential rewards.
Oh the things that you say
I am intrigued or amused by the words or comments that you make.
Is it live or
Are you really being genuine or authentic?
Just to play my worries away
Are you just saying things to distract or alleviate my concerns or anxieties?
You're all the things I've got to remember
You are the main thought or memory that I have from this interaction or encounter.
You're shying away
You still seem hesitant or reluctant to fully engage or participate.
I'll be coming for you anyway
Despite your reluctance, I will still pursue and try to connect with you.
I'll be gone (take on me)
I will be leaving, but please still consider my request to connect with you.
In a day (take me on, take on me)
I will be departing very soon, so please accept my invitation now.
(Take on me, take on me)
Please consider me as a viable option for a partner or friend.
(Take me on, take on me)
Please accept my invitation to connect and interact with me.
(Take on me)
Please consider me as a valuable addition to your life or social circle.
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Pal Waaktaar, Morten Harket, Magne Furuholmen
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@BR1ANm
– Intro / The Message
1.a –DJ Yoda Intro
1.b –Grandmaster Flash & The Furious Five Featuring Melle Mel & Duke Bootee The Message
2 –Johnny Hates Jazz Turn Back The Clock
3 –Nice & Smooth Hip Hop Junkies
4 –Climie Fisher Rise To The Occasion
5 –DJ Yoda Yoda With Hill Street Blues
6 –Paul Hardcastle 19
7 –Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel White Lines (Don't Do It)
8 –Thompson Twins Doctor! Doctor!
9 –Melle Mel & Duke Bootee Message II (Survival)
10 –DJ Yoda Yoda In Dallas
11 –DJ Yoda Yoda In Dynasty
12 –S'Express Theme
13 –Betty Boo Doin' The Do
14 –Europe (2) Final Countdown
15 –Herbie Hancock Rockit
16 –Lisa Lisa & Cult Jam I Wonder If I Take You Home
17 –Midnight Star Operator
18 –Rick Astley Together Forever
19 –DJ Yoda Yoda Plays Computer Games
20 –Terence Trent D'Arby Sign Your Name
21 –Tom Browne Funkin' For Jamaica
22 –Kurtis Blow The Breaks
23 –Blondie Rapture
24 –Grandmaster Flash The Adventures Of Grandmaster Flash On The Wheels Of Steel
25 –DJ Yoda Yoda In Airwolf
26 –ABC When Smokey Sings
27 –Aztec Camera Somewhere In My Heart
28 –Prefab Sprout The King Of Rock N Roll
29 –Toni Basil Mickey
30 –Nena 99 Luftballons
31 –Salt 'N' Pepa My Mic Sounds Nice
32 –UB40 Rat In Mi Kitchen
–Slick Rick Hey Young World / Miami Vice (Crockett's Theme)
33.a – Hey Young World
33.b – Miami Vice (Crockett's Theme)
34 –Culture Club Karma Chameleon
35 –Daryl Hall & John Oates Maneater
36 –The Primitives Crash
37 –a-ha Take On Me
–Cameo Word Up / Aspects (It's My Genre II)
38.a – Word Up
38.b – Aspects (It's My Genre II)
39 –DJ Yoda Yoda In Knight Rider
@joystick8384
Confession time - I 'borrowed' this mix from Limewire around 2004 when I was a scummy student. Ironically, this impeccable nostalgia-soaked mix now transports me back to that mid 00's time of carefree nonsense. "I wish that I could turn back the cloooock..."
Thank for those memories, Yoda (and sorry I still owe you a tenner).
@Bridgeoco81
I am so happy to have found this!! Still not on Spotify. Not heard it for a good 15 years or more. Quality mixing! Thank you so much for uploading. :-)
@GiffysChannel
Ya, I wonder if this isn't "remix" enough to be able to release it on spotify
@Ozzysoldlady
Oh boy does this bring back memories. Haven't heard this in 15 years when I lost all my music. Love DJ Yoda
@glassglancer
This is one of those jams that you can just play on repeat and it’s like your listening to a new album each time ♥️❤️♥️❤️
@nikfrost724
What an absolutely legendary mix. Been a while.
@peacelove1444
Shame it's not on Spotify.. Great extension to a love of the 80s when I was 12
@Dev_olution
This never gets old :)
@Chebaldus
I remember my friend who was a DJ at the time and I wasn't into that kind of music but he just gave me this cd and said listen to this, not your usual music but I think you'll like...he wasn't wrong. Amazing cd.
@alanreilly6016
One of my fav mixes of all time!