Take on Me
General Soundbwoy Lyrics


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We're talking away
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)
Take me on (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day or two
So needless to say
I'm odds and ends
But I'll be stumbling away
Slowly learning that life is okay
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

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of General Soundbwoy's "Take on Me" speak of a person's eagerness to connect with someone they are interested in, despite their uncertainty about what to say or do. The singer is determined to take a chance and go after the person they desire, even if they are unsure of how the other person feels or if they will be successful in winning their affection. The lyrics express how life can be challenging and that it's a learning process, but we should all take risks and not be afraid to pursue what we want.


Throughout the song, the singer repeats the chorus, "Take on me (take on me), take me on (take on me), I'll be gone in a day or two." This phrase could be interpreted in two ways. Firstly, the singer is asking the person they desire to take a chance on them, to "take on" the challenge of starting a relationship and see where it leads. Secondly, the phrase "I'll be gone in a day or two" could refer to the fleeting nature of life and how we should make the most of our time by taking risks and pursuing what we want, as we never know when our time will be up.


The lyrics of "Take on Me" convey a sense of urgency and a desire to pursue love and new experiences, despite the risks involved. The song reminds us that life is short and we should make the most of every opportunity that comes our way.


Line by Line Meaning

We're talking away
We're having a conversation


I don't know what
I'm unsure of the topic


I'm to say I'll say it anyway
I'll speak my mind anyways


Today's another day to find you
It's another opportunity to connect with you


Shying away
You're avoiding me


I'll be coming for your love, okay?
I'll pursue your love, is that okay?


Take on me (take on me)
Engage with me fully (repeat)


Take me on (take on me)
Challenge me (repeat)


I'll be gone
I'll have moved on


In a day or two
Very soon


So needless to say
It's obvious


I'm odds and ends
I'm imperfect


But I'll be stumbling away
I'll make mistakes along the way


Slowly learning that life is okay
I'm gradually realizing that life is alright


Say after me
Repeat after what I say


It's no better to be safe than sorry
Taking risks is better than missing opportunities


Take on me (take on me)
Engage with me fully (repeat)


Take me on (take on me)
Challenge me (repeat)


I'll be gone
I'll have moved on


In a day or two
Very soon




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pal Waaktaar

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Nossa.... Ficou Top.... Até quem não é muito chegado ao reggae... certamente se rende neste trabalho... Parabéns........

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me encanta la canción y cover es divino

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Love it!

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cara sou fá do reggae e esse trabalho esta muito ótimo

Gui Yan

Concordo plenamente... E olha, eu gostaria de deixar uma dica pra quem gosta de reggae com um ritmo mais rápido, e quem gosta mais de Take On Me no ritmo original: coloquem na velocidade 1.25 🙂

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