Take My Time
Flox Lyrics
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coz this is what it's all about,
Take it slow i'm not looking for wealth,
Won't sing if there's a doubt,
Take it easy it's good for my health,
I'm not looking for a sell out.
Take my time to express myself
Accept my voice, accept my choice, accept my style,
accept my smile, accept my face and my race
accept that time will never be mine
that i can just take it for the rime.
Take my time to express myself
Take my time to accept myself
Take my time to protect myself
No no no, it's not gonna go
Anywhere near it so I'll Take my time though
I must believe that others could dig my show ... no?
Mmm that could direct my flow
"the chorus sounds good but the verse it too slow,
You better speed things up or it's off you go!"
Is that fast enough Dr Fuckin' NO?
Take my time to express my selfelf
Take my time to accept myself
Take my time to protect myself
Take my time to forget myself
Forget who i am, forget where i from
Trust my reflex, as if i was numb
Something must come out, I know it's gonna be long.
If i Take my time i can't get this wrong
Take my time to express myself
Take my time to accept myself
Take my time to protect myself
Take my time to forget myself
Take my time to protect myself
I have respect for you and the shame for me
So Take my time but don't take my CD, EP or MP3
Gear don't come for free
Nothing really does that wha i see
Don't do this to me, i had to break my piggy!
Please have mercy, you're playing whith my frequencies!
The song "Take My Time" by Flox talks about the importance of taking one's time to express and accept oneself, rather than rushing or conforming to external expectations. The lyrics emphasize the idea that true authenticity and creativity come from trusting one's own voice and style, without worrying about commercial success or outside validation. The singer acknowledges the potential criticism or pressure to conform, but maintains the belief that taking time and staying true to oneself is ultimately the best approach.
The song features a slow, reggae-inspired beat that matches the message of the lyrics, creating a relaxed and introspective atmosphere that encourages self-reflection. The repetition of the phrase "take my time" throughout the song reinforces the central theme, while the use of specific examples like "accept my race" and "protect myself" highlights the singer's personal experiences with identity and self-preservation. The final lines, which reference the financial costs and risks of pursuing a creative career, add an extra layer of complexity and vulnerability to the message.
Overall, "Take My Time" is a thoughtful and introspective song that advocates for authenticity and self-expression, even in the face of external pressures or obstacles. The use of a slow, reggae-inspired beat and repetition of key phrases creates a meditative and introspective atmosphere that matches the message of the lyrics.
Line by Line Meaning
Take my time to express myself
I will not rush to speak my mind.
coz this is what it's all about,
Because expressing myself is the reason for making music.
Take it slow i'm not looking for wealth,
I don't want to make music just for money, so I'll take it slow.
Won't sing if there's a doubt,
If I'm not sure about something, I'd rather not sing it.
Take it easy it's good for my health,
Taking things slow and easy is good for my well-being.
I'm not looking for a sell out.
I don't want to compromise my music for commercial success.
Take my time to accept myself
I'll take my time to embrace who I am.
Accept my voice, accept my choice, accept my style,
I want to be accepted for my unique voice, musical choices, and personal style.
accept my smile, accept my face and my race
I want my physical appearance and cultural background to be accepted.
accept that time will never be mine
I acknowledge that time is finite and I can't control it.
that i can just take it for the rime.
I'll make the most of the time I have.
Take my time to protect myself
I'll take my time to safeguard my interests.
No no no, it's not gonna go
I won't let anyone take advantage of me.
Anywhere near it so I'll Take my time though
I'll be extra cautious even if there is no immediate threat.
I must believe that others could dig my show ... no?
I need to have faith that people will appreciate my music, right?
Mmm that could direct my flow
Positive feedback can inspire me creatively.
"the chorus sounds good but the verse it too slow,
Someone criticized my music for being too slow-paced.
You better speed things up or it's off you go!"
They warned me that I need to pick up the tempo or lose listeners.
Is that fast enough Dr Fuckin' NO?
I sarcastically question whether their opinion is the gospel truth.
Take my time to forget myself
I need to clear my mind and focus on my work.
Forget who i am, forget where i from
I want to lose myself in the creative process and forget about my personal identity.
Trust my reflex, as if i was numb
I'll let my instincts and creativity guide me without overthinking it.
Something must come out, I know it's gonna be long.
I trust that if I keep working, something great will emerge.
Take my time to protect myself
I'll stay vigilant and make sure my rights are protected.
I have respect for you and the shame for me
I respect the listener but also feel embarrassed about my personal struggles.
So Take my time but don't take my CD, EP or MP3
I'm okay with taking my time but I don't want anyone stealing or plagiarizing my music.
Gear don't come for free
I've invested a lot of money and effort into my music-making equipment.
Nothing really does that wha i see
I realize that nothing is truly free in life.
Don't do this to me, i had to break my piggy!
I'm upset that someone is trying to take my work or income, especially since I've had to work hard for it.
Please have mercy, you're playing whith my frequencies!
I'm desperate for the thief to stop because they're tampering with my art and livelihood.
Contributed by Juliana C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Paayeet
Superbe, j'adhère Flox vous méritez d'être bien plus connu ! :)
Marco Castillejos
lyrics:
I’ve gotta tell you this thing
I never thought I could be
I can’t believe it, it’s happening to me
I was always the first one to fight back
And now I’m right behind turning my back
Turning my back to so many things
The bell rings again tigalingaling
Round two with such a different view
Lingers in my soul with an impression de déjà vu
Of course I’ve felt this before
It’s not the first time you knock on my door
The only difference is I’ve got kids to feed
And I just don’t want to fuck up their needs
Good on paper, but will I lie
To myself about what’s going on
Do I wait for later or do I reply
What’s it gonna take me
To get up
What’s it gonna take
To get up
So you ask me, what’s going on
I don’t know where to start been sleeping for so long
War, polution, hate, destruction
Lies, truth, promises, illusion
Fear, attack, death, religion
Cheat, wealth, poverty, brain masturbation
I could keep on going till I’m out of inspiration
And all this for what ? “power and posession”
I don’t know if I can do more
Than writing songs, respecting folks next door
And after all, what’s it really worth
I wouldn’t give a fuck if I weren’t born on earth
Who would, take a look from space
At ourselves, at our precious human race
And you’ll realize that we’re not worth more
Than a stone on a seashore
DANILO LIMA
Sambão brasileiro! Salve Flox
Théo S
Hey guys, this track is What's It Gonna Take, not Take My Time :/