Taking Off
Electric Lady Lab Lyrics


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I'm taking off, I'm on my way up
I can't get enough, my heart's lifting me up, me up, me up

You thought you had it all
How does it look from where you are
Now that you're blinded by
The love after light, oh oh oh
'Cause it's love I feel
Yes it's love I hold inside
It's coming over me
As I disappear into the night

I'm taking off, I'm on my way up
I can't get enough, my heart's lifting me up, me up, me up

You thought you had my heart
That it was yours to break in two
I'm guessing you're alone
Yeah you should have known, oh oh oh
'Cause it's love I feel
Yes it's love I hold inside
It's coming over me
And I'm moving on tonight

I'm taking off, I'm on my way up
I can't get enough, my heart's lifting me up, me up, me up

I'm running up for a hole in the sky
I'm gonna move on and let in the light
'Cause I can shine, shine so, shine, shine so bright
Shine, shine so, shine, shine so bright

Feel my heartbeat lifting me high
Feel my veins filling up with love
Whoa oh, yeah, yeah

I'm taking off, I'm on my way up
I can't get enough, my heart's lifting me up, me up, me up
I'm taking off, I'm on my way up
I can't get enough, my heart's lifting me up, me up, me up

I'm running up for a hole in the sky
I'm gonna move on and let in the light




'Cause I can shine, shine so, shine, shine so bright
Shine, shine so, shine, shine so bright

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in "Taking Off" by Electric Lady Lab are about the journey of moving on from a failed relationship and achieving self-love and confidence. The opening lines of the song express the singer's excitement for the future as they embark on a new journey. They are taking off and going their own way, leaving behind whatever it was that held them back. The repetition of "me up" emphasizes their empowerment and uplifted spirit.


The chorus of the song addresses the person who the singer had been in a failed relationship with. The listener is challenged to consider how their life looks now that they are without the singer. The line "blinded by the love after light" suggests that the listener may be feeling lost and alone without the love they once had with the singer. However, the singer insists that they have found love in themselves and are moving on.


The bridge of the song exemplifies the singer's newfound freedom and self-assurance. They are running towards the light and the chance to shine on their own. The final repetition of the chorus emphasizes their determination to continue their journey.


Overall, the lyrics in "Taking Off" describe a journey of self-discovery and the decision to move on from a failed relationship. The singer is empowered by their newfound self-love and is eager to take on whatever comes next.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm taking off, I'm on my way up
The singer is moving forward in life and making progress towards success.


I can't get enough, my heart's lifting me up, me up, me up
The singer is elated and feels joy in their heart as they continue to make progress.


You thought you had it all
The subject of the song was confident in their success but has been proven incorrect.


How does it look from where you are
The singer is curious to know how the subject of the song views their own success now that their understanding of it has changed.


Now that you're blinded by
The subject is experiencing a sense of confusion or disorientation in light of new information.


The love after light, oh oh oh
The realization of the true nature of their feelings and progress has had a positive impact on the singer.


'Cause it's love I feel
The singer's motivation for progress is driven by the powerful emotions of love.


Yes it's love I hold inside
The singer has deep and intense feelings that drive them forward.


It's coming over me
The feeling of love is washing over the singer, providing them with more motivation.


As I disappear into the night
The singer is moving forward and leaving their previous life behind.


You thought you had my heart
The subject believed they had power over the singer's emotions and life.


That it was yours to break in two
The subject believed that they could control and manipulate the singer's emotions.


I'm guessing you're alone
The singer believes that the subject is alone and without anyone to turn to.


Yeah you should have known, oh oh oh
The subject should have realized that they could not control the singer's emotional path and progress.


I'm running up for a hole in the sky
The singer is pushing themselves to achieve greater heights and reach for the sky.


I'm gonna move on and let in the light
The singer will continue forward and allow light and positivity into their life.


'Cause I can shine, shine so, shine, shine so bright
The singer is confident in their ability to shine and stand out.


Feel my heartbeat lifting me high
The singer's physical sensations demonstrate their elation and progress-driven drive.


Feel my veins filling up with love
The strong feelings of love motivate and inspire the singer to continue forward.


I'm taking off, I'm on my way up
Repeated from earlier, emphasizing progress and success.


I'm running up for a hole in the sky
Repeated from earlier, emphasizing the need for progress and successful achievement.


I can't get enough, my heart's lifting me up, me up, me up
Repeated from earlier, emphasizing the singer's continued elation and motivation.




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