Take Care
Hederos & Hellberg Lyrics


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Take care of me for a while

I'm here who knows for how long

Forget about the past and what's done

This might be our only chance
Who wants to play it safe

Will be the one who's always straight(stray)

Someone who never takes a step for anything at all

But who am i to tell you what to do

I'm just like you

A loneless soul without a clue

Still waiting for the mail(man)

And so i tried to sort things out

Tried to be honest and right

But now it's early and i'm too late again

I guess i'll never learn

So who am i to tell you what to do?

I'm just like you

A loneless soul without a clue





But i'm holding up my head

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hederos & Hellberg's song, Take Care, convey a sense of yearning for connection and comfort in a world that can be unpredictable and uncertain. The opening line, "Take care of me for a while," suggests a vulnerable state and the desire for someone to offer comfort and protection, albeit temporarily. The following line, "I'm here who knows for how long," implies a sense of mortality and fleetingness, which makes the request for care feel all the more urgent. The chorus encourages a departure from playing it safe and taking risks because this may be the only opportunity for something meaningful.


The verses reflect on the singer's experiences of trying to do the right thing or "sort things out" but ultimately, feeling like they have missed their chance. The line "I'm just like you, a lonely soul without a clue," acknowledges the universality of this feeling, as though the singer is addressing the listener directly, recognizing that everyone faces uncertainty and the hope for someone to help guide them. However, the final line, "I'm holding up my head," suggests a determination to keep going despite these struggles.


Overall, the lyrics of "Take Care" paint a picture of a person who is seeking care, guidance, and meaning in a world that can be difficult to navigate.


Line by Line Meaning

Take care of me for a while
I need you to take care of me for a period of time


I'm here who knows for how long
I'm here but I'm uncertain how long I'll be here for


Forget about the past and what's done
Let's not dwell on the past and focus on the present


This might be our only chance
We might only have one opportunity to do this


Who wants to play it safe
Who wants to avoid taking risks


Will be the one who's always straight(stray)
Will be the one who stays on a predictable and unexciting path


Someone who never takes a step for anything at all
Someone who never takes any action at all


But who am i to tell you what to do
I have no authority over you


I'm just like you
I'm in the same position as you


A loneless soul without a clue
I'm a lonely and confused person


Still waiting for the mail(man)
I'm still waiting for something to happen or for an opportunity


And so i tried to sort things out
I attempted to fix things and make sense of them


Tried to be honest and right
I tried to be truthful and ethical


But now it's early and i'm too late again
It's still early in the process, but I've already missed my chance


I guess i'll never learn
I'm resigned to the fact that I'll never be able to learn from my mistakes


But i'm holding up my head
I'm trying to stay positive and strong




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