Take Me Home Tonight
Honeybrowne Lyrics
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(McCormack/ Weeden)
So what, we're ordinary
What they say about us
I see through them
So come on
It'll be alright now
Cause in a star filled sky
You held my hand tight
Take me home tonight
We both know that this is right now
Let's leave this all behind
And we don't have to ask ourselves why
Our hope, our salvation
It never ends
Like our imagination
Just believe
Believe in yourself
Cause in a star filled sky
You were holding me tight
Take me home tonight
We both know that this is right now
Let's leave this all behind
And we don't have to ask ourselves why
The lyrics to Honeybrowne's "Take Me Home Tonight" convey themes of ordinary people triumphing over societal expectations and the importance of hope and imagination in life. The opening lines, "So what, we're ordinary / What they say about us / I see through them" suggest that society may look down on those who are perceived as ordinary or average, but the singer sees through these judgments and embraces their own sense of self. The phrase "So come on / It'll be alright now" expresses a sense of reassurance and encouragement for the listener to embrace their true selves.
The use of a star-filled sky as a symbol for the depths of the universe conveys a sense of vastness and possibility. Holding hands under the stars creates a feeling of intimacy and comfort, while also suggesting a shared sense of wonder and possibility. The repeated refrain "Take me home tonight / We both know that this is right now / Let's leave this all behind / And we don't have to ask ourselves why" implores the listener to let go of their fears and embrace the present moment.
The song ultimately suggests that hope and imagination are key to finding salvation and fulfillment in life. By believing in oneself and embracing the possibilities of the world, the ordinary can become extraordinary. This message resonates with many listeners who may feel overwhelmed by societal pressures and a sense of stagnancy in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
So what, we're ordinary
Being ordinary doesn't matter
What they say about us
People may have opinions about us
I see through them
I can see past their opinions
So come on
Let's proceed
It'll be alright now
Everything will turn out okay
Cause in a star filled sky
In a beautiful setting
You held my hand tight
You held my hand firmly
Take me home tonight
Bring me home tonight
We both know that this is right now
We're sure about this decision now
Let's leave this all behind
Let's forget about past problems
And we don't have to ask ourselves why
We don't need to question our decision
Our hope, our salvation
Our source of hope and redemption
It never ends
It's endless
Like our imagination
Like the limitless capacity of our imagination
Just believe
Simply have faith
Believe in yourself
Have faith in yourself
Cause in a star filled sky
In a beautiful setting
You were holding me tight
You were holding me firmly
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Ruth Boykin
Great song! A first hearing here! Love the band and singer.
john sandiford
Thanks for listening Ruth
Rebecca D
Great song and band
Thank you John πππ
john sandiford
Thanks for listening Rebecca