Take Me Away
Hadley Fraser Lyrics
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But does it reach you when there's darkness all around
How many days will this go on
How many thoughts can I obsess
Why do we come apart
And watch it all go down
Take me away I can't deny it
Show me the way a simple mind
And no one can say it can't be done
I see it shining on the sun
A road that leads beyond this place
A way to push aside the walls that block our path
If time can truly be a lie
There's nothing left but you and I
Denying everything and shattering the glass
Take me away I can't deny it
And all that I want is to touch the sky
Show me the way a simple mind
And no one can say it can't be done
Out of mind out of time
All alone stuck at home
Can't decide Full of pride
I want it all
Left to be only me
Far away everyday
Sanity Vanity
I want it all
Symbolize separation
Let me be set me free
Take me away I can't deny it
And all that I want is to touch the sky
Show me the way a simple mind
And no one can say it can't be done
Take me away (x4)
In Hadley Fraser's song "Take Me Away", the artist is expressing his desire to escape from his troubles and the darkness that surrounds him. He begins by painting a vivid image of a flower growing in the wind, but questions whether it can be perceived when one is surrounded by darkness. He then goes on to express his frustrations, pondering on how many days he has to endure the darkness and how many thoughts he can obsess over before things become better. He laments the fact that people come apart and watch everything crumble before them. With a simple mind, Hadley Fraser requests to be shown a way to push aside the walls that block our paths and to shatter the glass of denial.
The chorus of the song repeatedly asks to be taken away, emphasizing the artist's desire to escape from his current situation. He is vehement in his plea to be shown a way to touch the sky with a simple mind, and declares that there is nothing that can't be done. The second verse sees Hadley Fraser focus on the idea that there is a road that leads beyond his current predicament, that if only he can push aside the walls and shatter the glass, he and his partner will be free from their troubles. He acknowledges the possibility that time can be a lie and avows that all he has left is his partner and himself as they deny everything and shatter the glass.
Hadley Fraser's "Take Me Away" is a song about desiring a break from life's difficulties and being shown the simplest path to a better life. The constant repetition of the phrase "take me away" emphasizes the artist's frustration with his current situation, while the lyrics of the verses show his determination to push beyond the obstacles and attain a new sense of freedom. The song is candid, evocative, and has a catchy tune that's easy to sing along.
Line by Line Meaning
Inside a second you can hear a flower growing in the wind
Beauty exists even in the briefest of moments and can be appreciated if one takes the time to listen
But does it reach you when there's darkness all around
However, in times of hardship and pain, it may be difficult to perceive or appreciate beauty
How many days will this go on
Uncertainty about the duration of hardship leads to anxieties that are difficult to manage
How many thoughts can I obsess
In trying times, one may fixate on negative thoughts, leading to greater psychological distress
Why do we come apart
Separation and disconnect can occur between individuals, which can lead to pain and suffering
And watch it all go down
The dissolution of relationships can feel as if everything is falling apart and there is no control over the situation
Take me away I can't deny it
In times of pain and turmoil, sometimes the only desire is to escape
And all that I want is to touch the sky
The desire is to reach for the impossible, to find a sense of freedom and liberation
Show me the way a simple mind
The path to freedom is not always clear or easy to navigate; a simple and straightforward path is sought
And no one can say it can't be done
Despite the challenges, the desire is to believe that there is a way out and a solution to the difficulties being faced
A road that leads beyond this place
There is a sense of being stuck or trapped in current circumstances, and the desire is to find a way out and move beyond them
A way to push aside the walls that block our path
The obstacles in life can feel insurmountable, but there is a desire to overcome them and find a way forward
If time can truly be a lie
There is a sense of disbelief and skepticism about the current reality and the way in which time is perceived
There's nothing left but you and I
When everything else falls apart, the only constant is the bond between individuals
Denying everything and shattering the glass
Breaking free from the constraints of reality and societal expectations, and embracing a sense of liberation and freedom
Out of mind out of time
The desire to escape from the current reality and the constraints of time
All alone stuck at home
The feeling of being trapped and isolated in one's own home
Can't decide Full of pride I want it all
There is a sense of entitlement and ambition, but also indecision and uncertainty about how to achieve one's desires
Left to be only me
The existential crisis of being alone with one's own thoughts and feelings
Far away everyday Sanity Vanity I want it all
The desire to escape the mundane and banal aspects of daily life, and to achieve everything that one desires
Symbolize separation
The feeling of disconnect and separation from others and oneself
Let me be set me free
The desire to be liberated and free from the constraints of reality and societal expectations
Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: SCOTT ALAN
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Sue Tate
One of my favourite artists 2020 keep singing your heart out Hadley
racheldaly
I swear he does not get enough credit
Peacelovingredhead Bekind
Still a favorite in 2021! Hadley’s voice is so beautiful. I normally don’t like new songs when I first hear them, it usually takes a few listens, but when Hadley Fraser sings, I immediately 💕 the song!
phil crilot
He's so talented, the voice is so beautiful...I totally agree with racheldaly, He does no get enough credit. and I'm just so mad about The Olivier Awards 2018 didn't give him a Nomination: (
Bob Kay
Still listening in 2019 and loving it.
Tracie Dickey
He has such an amazing voice and is sooooo enjoyable to look at!! He's just gorgeous!! He's presently tearing it up as Javert in Les Mis, such a talented and gifted performer!
Deborah Bates
Every time I hear a new song this man's vocal range impresses me more and more! When and where will he ever stop?!
LittleMiss Why
His voice is so beautiful, I truly love it.
imaginatvytitle
I love this so much. I listen to it constantly.
Jackie
The ONE person who disliked this video must not have eardrums. You can't dislike Hadley. It's not allowed.