Take Me Back
For All It's Worth Lyrics
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The lyrics of For All It's Worth's song Take Me Back seem to depict a desperate plea from someone who has made mistakes in a relationship and is asking for forgiveness. They begin by wondering if their attempts at reconciliation would be futile, asking whether their partner would turn them away if they were to show up or hang up on them if they were to call. The persona then admits to having difficulty expressing their emotions, and divulges that their emotions often end up taking control of them, leading to aggressive outbursts. They then ask their partner for another chance, acknowledging their wrongdoing and expressing remorse for the hurt they have caused. The lyrics end with the persona expressing regret for not having seen the problems in the relationship earlier.
Overall, the message conveyed in these lyrics is one of contrition and remorse. The use of first-person point of view allows the listener to get a glimpse into the feelings of someone who has made mistakes and is struggling to make things right. The persona's use of phrases like "my words get away from me" and "my temper gets the best of me" convey a sense of helplessness, underscoring the gravity of their situation. However, the chorus of the song, which repeatedly asks for another chance, also suggests a glimmer of hope, as the persona seems to be holding out hope that their relationship can be salvaged.
Overall, For All It's Worth's song Take Me Back is a poignant and relatable track, speaking to the pain of lost love and the hope for redemption.
Line by Line Meaning
What if I came over now. Would you send me away.
I wonder if you would still reject me if I came to see you right now.
And what if I tried to call. Would you just hang up on me.
If I called you, would you still ignore me and hang up the phone.
Sometimes my words get away from me. And I'm not sure why.
I often lose control of my speech and I can't explain why that happens.
My temper gets the best of me. While I'm hiding the tears in my eyes.
I lose my anger and I hide the tears in my eyes at the same time.
Would you take me back. Take me back. Would you give me another chance. Another chance.
I hope you can forgive me and take me back, giving me another chance to make things right.
I can't go on like this. Take me back.
I am struggling to carry on with my life without you. Please take me back.
I'm sorry for everything I said. Take me back.
I am deeply sorry for everything I said to you. Please take me back.
I'm sorry that I'm not there to hold your hand. Take me back.
I apologize for not being there to support you when you needed me. Please take me back.
I know there are so many things. That I did wrong.
I realize that I made so many mistakes that hurt you.
I wish that I could take them back. I should have seen it all along.
I wish I could undo the mistakes and I regret not realizing my faults earlier.
Contributed by Kaitlyn W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.