I'll Take You There
General Public Lyrics

Oh . . . mmm
The singer is starting the song with a joyful and enthusiastic utterance.

I know a place
The singer is aware of a special place where there is no suffering or pain.

Ain't nobody cryin'
There is no one in the said location who is shedding tears of sadness or sorrow.

Ain't nobody worried
There are no anxious or worried faces at this place, everyone is feeling content.

Ain't no smilin' faces
Surprisingly, even though there are no sad people, there are no happy people either.

Mmm, no no
The singer is realizing that the last line did not convey the right message and is correcting it.

Lyin' to the races
The competition is fierce here, and there are a lot of people who are willing to deceive others to succeed.

Help me, come on, come on
The singer is calling for help from the people listening to the song and urging them to join in.

Somebody, help me now
The singer is in a desperate situation and is seeking immediate assistance from anyone available.

(I'll take you there)
The singer is offering a promise to lead anyone to the promised location where there is no pain or suffering.

Help me, ya'all
The singer is urging everyone to help them, highlighting the importance of being together as a community.

Oh!
The singer is feeling a sense of relief and joy at the thought of being able to help others.

Oh! Oh! Mercy!
The singer is expressing extreme gratitude to those who are helping them in their quest to take others to the happy place where there is no pain or suffering.

Oh, let me take you there
The singer is saying that they have the ability to show others the way to the happy place and are requesting permission to do so.

Oh-oh! Let me take you there!
The singer is repeating their request to lead others to the happy place because they believe it is important.

Play your, play your piano now
The singer is asking someone to play the piano to create a joyful and lively atmosphere.

All right
The singer is showing approval or agreement with what is happening in the moment.

Ah . . . do it . . . do it
The singer is encouraging someone to go ahead and do what they were planning or thinking of doing.

Come on now
The singer is urging others to act fast or make a move immediately.

Play on it, play on it
The singer is suggesting that someone should continue playing the piano as they are doing a great job.

Daddy daddy daddy
The singer is adding a gospel-like tone to the song, most likely to create an atmosphere of spiritual ecstasy among the listeners.

Ooh, Lord
The singer is calling on a higher force to help them in their journey to take others to the happy place.

Baby, easy now
The singer is asking someone to calm down, relax and chill to then say, "Come on, little lady," addressing someone with affection.

Now, come on, little lady
The singer is asking someone to follow them to the happy place they want to take them.

Dum-dum-dum-dum
The singer is making sounds that are commonly used in gospel or soul music to create a fun atmosphere and vibe.

Sock it, sock it
The singer is telling someone to keep going and not stop whatever they are doing.

Ah, oh, oh!
The singer is feeling ecstatic and joyful at the thought of taking someone to the happy place.

I'm callin' callin' callin' mercy
The singer is invoking a higher power to help them in their quest to take others to the happy place.

Let me lead the way
The singer is asking for permission to guide and walk ahead of others to lead them to the happy place.

Wanna take you there!
The singer is excited about the idea of showing someone the happy place, and they are eager to get going.

Just take me by the hand
The singer is asking someone to accompany them on their journey to the happy place.

Let me, let me, let me lead the way
The singer is repeating their request to lead the way to the happy place several times to emphasize its importance.

Mmmm . . . ah
The singer is making sounds indicating that they are content and happy and may be enjoying the music.

Whoa!
The singer is expressing excitement and enthusiasm at the thought of finally reaching the happy place.