Take Me With You
Hailey Gardiner Lyrics
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With all of the things I wished I could say
If only you weren’t so far away
Won’t you take me with you?
Promised myself I could handle this
I’d sit in the quiet and reminisce
On everything I didn’t know I’d miss
Nothing’s the same when we’re apart
I’m holding a space for you in my heart
Wherever you go I would follow
I will go, too
Won’t you take me with you?
Won’t you take me with you?
Nothing’s the same when we’re apart
I’m holding a space for you in my heart
Wherever you go I would follow
I will go, too
Won’t you take me with you?
Won’t you take me with you?
Now that you’ve gone to the other side
We promised forever and for all time
I know that your heart will always be mine
Someday I’ll be with you
Someday day I’ll be with you
Nothing’s the same when we’re apart
Forever a space for you in my heart
Wherever you go I would follow
I will go, too
Someday I’ll be with you
Someday I’ll be with you
The lyrics to Hailey Gardiner's song "Take Me With You" convey a sense of longing and separation from a loved one who is far away. The first verse sets the tone by mentioning a letter written to express the unspoken thoughts and emotions. The singer wishes they could be closer to the person they miss, emphasizing the desire for physical proximity with the line "If only you weren't so far away." They plead for the individual to take them along on their journey, indicating a deep longing for their presence.
The second verse showcases the singer's determination to cope with the distance. They mention sitting in silence and reminiscing about the times they shared, reflecting on all the things they didn't anticipate missing. However, the singer still longs to be a part of the other person's journey and begs them to take them along. This highlights the intensity of their devotion and their willingness to go wherever the person goes.
The repeated chorus emphasizes the impact of the separation, declaring that "nothing's the same" when they are apart. The singer conveys that they are holding a place in their heart for the person, indicating the emotional void left in their absence. They express a deep willingness to follow the person wherever they may go, hoping for the day when they can finally be together again.
The final verse takes a slightly different direction as it appears that the person the singer is longing for has passed away. The lyrics express a promise of forever and eternity between the singer and this departed loved one. Despite their physical separation in this world, the singer believes that their heart will always belong to them. They express hope and certainty that someday they will be reunited, thus offering a bittersweet conclusion to the song.
Overall, "Take Me With You" captures the yearning and devotion of a person who deeply misses someone who is physically distant, whether through geographical separation or death. It explores the longing for connection, the pain of being apart, and the enduring hope for a future reunion.
Line by Line Meaning
Wrote you a letter the other day
I expressed my feelings and thoughts to you through a written message recently
With all of the things I wished I could say
The letter contained all the words that I longed to say to you
If only you weren’t so far away
I wish you were closer to me, not separated by distance
Won’t you take me with you?
I ask if you would bring me along on your journey or wherever you are going
Promised myself I could handle this
I made a commitment to myself that I would be able to deal with this situation
I’d sit in the quiet and reminisce
I would find solace in silence and reflect on the memories we shared
On everything I didn’t know I’d miss
I would realize the importance of the things I never thought I would miss
Won’t you take me with you?
I plead once again for you to take me along with you
Nothing’s the same when we’re apart
Everything feels different and incomplete when we are separated
I’m holding a space for you in my heart
I keep a special place in my heart reserved for you
Wherever you go I would follow
I am willing to follow you wherever you choose to go
I will go, too
I affirm that I will accompany you on your journey
Won’t you take me with you?
Once again, I express my desire for you to take me with you
Now that you’ve gone to the other side
Since you have departed to a different place or life
We promised forever and for all time
We made a commitment to be together eternally and without end
I know that your heart will always be mine
I am aware that your love will forever belong to me
Someday I’ll be with you
In the future, I will be reunited with you
Someday day I’ll be with you
Emphasizing once again that there will come a day when I am together with you
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Written by: Hailey Gardiner
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@GardinerSisters
Take Me With You Lyrics:
Wrote you a letter the other day
With all of the things I wished I could say
If only you weren’t so far away
Won’t you take me with you?
Promised myself I could handle this
I’d sit in the quiet and reminisce
On everything I didn’t know I’d miss
Won’t you take me with you?
Nothing’s the same when we’re apart
I’m holding a space for you in my heart
Wherever you go I would follow
I will go, too
Won’t you take me with you?
Won’t you take me with you?
Now that you’ve gone to the other side
We promised forever and for all time
I know that your heart will always be mine
Someday I’ll be with you
Someday day I’ll be with you
Nothing’s the same when we’re apart
Forever a space for you in my heart
Wherever you go I would follow
I will go, too
Someday I’ll be with you
Someday I’ll be with you
@GardinerSisters
Take Me With You Lyrics:
Wrote you a letter the other day
With all of the things I wished I could say
If only you weren’t so far away
Won’t you take me with you?
Promised myself I could handle this
I’d sit in the quiet and reminisce
On everything I didn’t know I’d miss
Won’t you take me with you?
Nothing’s the same when we’re apart
I’m holding a space for you in my heart
Wherever you go I would follow
I will go, too
Won’t you take me with you?
Won’t you take me with you?
Now that you’ve gone to the other side
We promised forever and for all time
I know that your heart will always be mine
Someday I’ll be with you
Someday day I’ll be with you
Nothing’s the same when we’re apart
Forever a space for you in my heart
Wherever you go I would follow
I will go, too
Someday I’ll be with you
Someday I’ll be with you
@ValerieJNg
I recently lost my father and it has been such a difficult healing process. There are so many things I never got to say to him. Thank you for this, I am a sobbing mess.😭❤️
@GardinerSisters
Oh, Valerie! My heart goes out to you, I am so sorry for your loss. I hope that this song helped you feel connected to him and have hope that you'll see him again!
@ValerieJNg
@Gardiner Sisters It really does, it’s such a beautiful song. Thank you for sharing❤️
@sarahannehansen4108
Same! I'm coming up on a year since my Dad past and it's hard every. single. day.
@TheBluethundah
The most beautiful song I've heard Hailey sing. This song truly touched my heart. Well done. He is watching over you from above, as proud as any Grandpa could be I'm sure. Thank you for this.
@ajrafael
beautiful.
@juliabrown6152
I've always appreciated the lyrics that flow out of you and your sisters. They are so thoughtful and touching. Thank you for continuing your gift of music and sharing your contagious kindness.
@BWSeban
Wonderful. Always a pleasure for our ears. Wish you all the best Hailey.
@ruthann8111
Hailey, I love this every time I hear it. Blessings to your beautiful family for your memories, your beautiful songs, and love you share together!