Take Off
Githead Lyrics


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Things are not the way they're meant to be
But if you find the key the rest will follow
In the air or drifting in the sea
But if it's meant to be don't feel the sorrow

When I float in motion silently
The words they say to me are hard to swallow
All the choices that are there for me
There is no door or key the earth is hollow

Sometimes, I see the clues, I hear the words
Maybe sometimes, I see the signs, I know the lines




And if, I come across another twist
Maybe I know, I hear the signs, I see the words

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Githead's song Take Off convey a sense of uncertainty and confusion, with the opening lines acknowledging that things are not the way they're meant to be. However, the lyrics offer a glimmer of hope with the suggestion that if one finds the key, the rest will follow. The idea of searching for the key to unlock a mystery or overcome a challenge is a familiar theme in literature and music, and in this case, it's presented as the key to success or fulfillment.


The lyrics continue with a reference to being in the air or drifting in the sea, suggesting a feeling of being adrift or disconnected from a sense of purpose. However, the singer encourages the listener not to feel sorrow if things are meant to be, suggesting a sense of fate or destiny at play.


The second verse touches on the idea of silent contemplation, with the singer describing floating in motion and being spoken to by words that are hard to swallow. There's a sense of inner turmoil here, with the choices in front of the singer seeming overwhelming and impossible to navigate. The idea that the earth is hollow is an interesting one, and it could be interpreted as a reference to the idea that there's a void or emptiness at the core of our existence.


The final lines of the song offer a sense of resolution, with the singer suggesting that they sometimes see the clues and hear the words that can guide them forward. There's a sense of optimism here, with the idea that it's possible to find one's way through difficult times and emerge stronger.


Overall, the lyrics to Githead's song Take Off are open to interpretation, but they offer a sense of hopefulness and perseverance in the face of adversity. The idea of seeking out the key to success or fulfillment is a powerful one, and the acknowledgement that the journey may be difficult but ultimately rewarding is a message that many listeners can relate to.


Line by Line Meaning

Things are not the way they're meant to be
The world is not the ideal place it was meant to be


But if you find the key the rest will follow
If you find the solution to a problem, everything else will fall into place


In the air or drifting in the sea
Whether in the sky or in the water, it doesn't matter


But if it's meant to be don't feel the sorrow
If something was meant to happen, don't feel bad about it


When I float in motion silently
Sometimes I float still and quiet


The words they say to me are hard to swallow
The things people say can be difficult to accept


All the choices that are there for me
There are many options available to me


There is no door or key the earth is hollow
There is no easy way to solve problems, the answers are not always obvious


Sometimes, I see the clues, I hear the words
Sometimes I can recognize hints and advice from others


Maybe sometimes, I see the signs, I know the lines
Perhaps I can interpret signals and understand what needs to be done


And if, I come across another twist
If things take an unexpected turn


Maybe I know, I hear the signs, I see the words
Perhaps I can still understand the situation and find a way forward




Writer(s): Robin Rimbaud, Marinus L. Max Franken, Colin John Newman, Robin David Rimbaud, Malka Spigel Copyright: Gitsongs, G. Schirmer Inc. O.B.O. Chester Music

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Comments from YouTube:

Night Mike

This is totally their best track up to this point, it feels like that perfect blend of the new and old, not to mention this awesome video here.

Michael Chambers

Another great song brought to my ears by the wonderful Radio Paradise...

Matt Hawes

Awesome track on a great album!

Sagi Yogev

the definition of "artistic rock".

DAY for NIGHT :: creative digital studio

Very nice work Ben!! :)

TrefwoordPunk

Its a shame almost EVERY new wire song sounds like this.... Colin should have kept this style for Githead...this blew me away when it came out and Malka's vocals make it sound real refreshing and timeless...

headgit

Brilliant video Ben!!

Soae333

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King_K_Rool_

TY!

jakob cohen

U LA LA !

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