In the meantime Handsome Poets decided to write and record a new song every three weeks. This process will finally lead to the release of their debute album in January 2011. In august 2012 the scored their first great hit with "Sky On Fire". This song was used in a Dutch sport program about the Olympics and soon they were on top of the download charts of iTunes.
Take A Walk
Handsome Poets Lyrics
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to transcribe my deepest me.
The finite set of words confines,
my soul’s infinite variety.
You just don’t know
the background I've composed,
whatever I try
Take a walk with me,
where experience is seeded and vision grows.
Take a walk with me,
where inspiration is fed and passion flows.
I long for the moment
When I show you what’s behind.
Take a walk with me
in the garden of my mind.
All the pictures I have taken,
closed in my memory,
a movie with the highest rating
could not show you what I see.
Every bit and every shot,
a whole library of events:
you’re seeing a picture;
for me it’s more intense
I see you there
The Handsome Poets’ song, “Take a Walk,” is a deeply introspective piece that explores the idea of the limitations of language in expressing the complexity of one’s inner self. The singer of the song is struggling to find the right words to express their true self, feeling confined by the finite set of words available to them. They long for someone to walk with them through the garden of their mind, where experience, inspiration, and passion flourish.
The first verse speaks to the singer’s struggle to express their true self, with them feeling confined by language’s limitations. They want to be able to share their deepest selves, but they feel that the words they have available to them fall short of capturing the fullness of who they are. The singer’s use of the word “transcribe” feels particularly telling, as it implies a sense of transcription or translation of something from one form to another. In this case, the singer is trying to translate their inner self into language, which, while necessary for communication, is inherently limiting.
The second verse introduces the idea of taking a walk together, which is presented as a kind of solution. The singer wants to take their listener on a journey through the garden of their mind, where they can experience firsthand the complexity of the singer’s inner self. The use of “experience” and “vision” in the first line of the verse feels particularly significant, as it implies a tactile, sensory experience that goes beyond the limits of language. This journey through the singer’s mind is also presented as a way to access inspiration and passion, both of which are nurtured in this symbolic garden.
Overall, “Take a Walk” is a stirring exploration of the limitations of language and the desire to be known and understood deeply. The song suggests that even our most carefully chosen words fall short of capturing the fullness of who we are, and that sometimes the only way to truly be understood is to take someone on a journey through our inner selves.
Line by Line Meaning
For so long now I'm trying,
I've been attempting for quite some time,
to transcribe my deepest me.
to express the innermost parts of myself in written words.
The finite set of words confines,
The limited selection of words restricts,
my soul’s infinite variety.
the endless diversity of my soul.
You just don’t know
You simply don't understand
the background I've composed,
the life story I have created,
whatever I try
no matter what I attempt,
I guess the door will always be closed.
I assume the opportunity will always be unattainable.
Take a walk with me,
Join me in this explorative journey,
where experience is seeded and vision grows.
where one's experiences are the foundation for newfound perspectives.
Take a walk with me,
Accompany me on this inspirational adventure,
where inspiration is fed and passion flows.
where creativity is nurtured and enthusiasm abounds.
I long for the moment
I yearn for the day
When I show you what’s behind.
when I can reveal what lies beneath the surface.
Take a walk with me
Join me for a stroll
in the garden of my mind.
as we explore the depths of my inner thoughts and emotions.
All the pictures I have taken,
All the images I've captured,
closed in my memory,
stored within my mind,
a movie with the highest rating
even the most critically acclaimed film
could not show you what I see.
could not possibly convey what I am able to perceive.
Every bit and every shot,
Each and every moment captured,
a whole library of events:
a vast collection of memories:
you’re seeing a picture;
what you see is simply an image;
for me it’s more intense
but for me, it holds much deeper meaning.
I see you there
I envision you beside me
Contributed by Sadie R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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@anthonyspencermusicofficial
The Edge Of Seventeen brought me here. Awesome song.
@missteeye
Really nice song..needs more exposure
@nourelden4896
Yea me too 💗 perfect song 🎶💃
@kitashinsuke
The Edge of Seventeen ❤️
@RTL3265
Angel With A Shotgun frank
@piercemurray8986
Galchenyuk Wot Such a fucking great movie.
@jamiogonowski37
Edge of Seventeen brought me here ❤️️
@cristianmauricioortizh1542
ME TOO
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Me too
@margaritaniko3978
The edge of seventeen. Amazing film. Amazing song. ❤️❤️❤️