Laswell also heads up the production company 20 Inch Records. His recent production credits include albums by artists such as Molly Jenson, The Derren Raser Band, and Dustin Shey.
Take a Bow
Greg Laswell Lyrics
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And take your time with working the rest out
And try and stay out of your head
I have seen you invent the damnedest things there
Oh, so what?
Maybe she could not really ever see you through herself
What does that change about you or her?
I have seen you invent the damnedest things there
Maybe down the road I'll see you in a blur
From the speed of light you've had with her
Maybe down the road I'll see you in a blur
See you in a blur
Don't lean back, my friend
There's not much there that will push you on
Use your stride, slow
And break it up over time
And try and stay out of your head
I have seen you invent the damnedest things there
Try and stay out of your head
I have seen you invent the damnedest things there
Take a bow
In "Take a Bow" by Greg Laswell, the singer addresses someone who has just gone through a difficult breakup. He tells the person to "take a bow" for playing their heart out, meaning that they gave the relationship their all and should be proud of that effort. However, he also advises the person to take their time in working out their emotions and not to get too caught up in their own thoughts. The singer has seen this person "invent the damnedest things" in their head and encourages them to try and stay out of it.
The second verse seems to be directed towards the person's ex-partner, as the singer questions whether they could ever really see the person for who they truly are. He reminds the person not to get too caught up in what the ex thinks and to instead focus on themselves. The chorus is repeated with the addition of the line "Maybe down the road I'll see you in a blur," suggesting that time will eventually heal the pain and the person will move on.
In the final verse, the singer offers some advice for moving forward. He tells the person not to lean back and wallow in their sadness, but instead to use their stride and take things slow. He encourages them once again to try and stay out of their head and not to let their thoughts and emotions overwhelm them.
Overall, "Take a Bow" is a song about the struggles of moving on after a breakup and the importance of self-care during that process.
Line by Line Meaning
Take a bow 'cause you played your heart out
Applaud yourself for giving it your all and leaving everything on the field
And take your time with working the rest out
Don't rush to figure things out, give yourself the time to process and heal
And try and stay out of your head
Avoid overthinking and analyzing every little detail too much
I have seen you invent the damnedest things there
You have a tendency to create self-destructive scenarios and doubt yourself unnecessarily
Oh, so what?
What's the point of dwelling on her inability to understand you? It doesn't define you or your worth
Maybe she could not really ever see you through herself
Perhaps the other person was incapable of truly seeing and appreciating you for who you are
What does that change about you or her?
This realization doesn't alter your inherent worth, nor does it determine the other person's character
Maybe down the road I'll see you in a blur
Perhaps in the future, you'll look back on this time and see it as a distant, hazy memory
From the speed of light you've had with her
You had an intense and passionate experience with this person that may have burned brightly and quickly
Don't lean back, my friend
Don't become complacent and stop striving for your goals and dreams
There's not much there that will push you on
You won't find the motivation and drive you need if you remain stagnant and stuck in place
Use your stride, slow
Keep moving at your own pace, not anyone else's
And break it up over time
Take small steps and actions to achieve your goals; progress happens gradually
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GREG LASWELL
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