Take Your time
Hunt Sam Lyrics
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You probably smile like that all the time
And I don't mean to bother you but
I couldn't just walk by
And not say, "Hi"
And I know your name 'cause everybody in here knows your name
You're not lookin' for anything right now
So I don't wanna come on strong
Your eyes are so intimidating
My heart is pounding but
It's just a conversation
No, girl I'm not wasted
You don't know me
I don't know you
But I want to
And I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just wanna take your time
I don't wanna wreck your Friday
I ain't gonna waste my lines
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time
And I know it starts with, "Hello"
And the next thing you know
You try to be nice and some guy's gettin' too close
Tryin' to pick you up
Tryin' to get you drunk
And I'm sure one of your friends is about to come over here
'Cause she's supposed to save you from random guys that talk too much
And wanna stay too long
It's the same old song
And dance but I think you know it well
You could've rolled your eyes
Told me to go to hell
Could have walked away
But you're still here
And I'm still here
Come on, let's see where it goes
I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just wanna take your time
I don't have to meet your mother
We don't have to cross that line
I don't wanna steal your covers
I just wanna take your time
Whoa
I don't wanna go home with you
Whoa
I just wanna be alone with you
And I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just wanna take your time
And I don't wanna blow your phone up
I just wanna blow your mind
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time
No, I ain't gotta call you baby
And I ain't gotta call you mine
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time, ooh
In "Take Your Time," Hunt Sam describes a chance encounter with a woman he's immediately drawn to but doesn't want to come on too strong with. He admits that her eyes are intimidating and his heart is pounding, but he also acknowledges that it's just a conversation and he doesn't want to waste it. He's respectful of her independence and doesn't want to change her mind or take her heart; instead, he simply wants to take her time. He recognizes the social dance that often happens in these situations and even tells her that he's sure one of her friends will come over to save her from guys like him. However, he's persistent and wants to see where this interaction could lead.
The lyrics of "Take Your Time" paint a picture of a man who is confident, respectful, and knows what he wants. He's not trying to be someone he's not or play games; he simply wants to get to know this woman better. The chorus is especially poignant, with a simple and direct message: he just wants to take her time. This shows that he's willing to be patient and take things slowly rather than rushing into anything. The last verse solidifies this idea, with the singer telling her that he doesn't have to call her baby or call her his; he just wants to take her time.
Overall, "Take Your Time" is a refreshing take on a common theme in music: guy meets girl and wants to impress her. Rather than being overly aggressive or trying to impress her with flashy words or material items, the singer is confident in his approach and knows that he doesn't have to do anything but be himself.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't know if you were looking at me or not
I am uncertain whether or not you were looking at me
You probably smile like that all the time
You likely smile frequently
And I don't mean to bother you but
I am not trying to be a bother
I couldn't just walk by
I felt compelled to say something
And not say hi
I could not resist greeting you
And I know your name
I am aware of your name
'Cause everybody in here knows your name
Everyone knows your name in this place
And you're not looking for anything right now
I understand that you are not currently seeking anything
So I don't wanna come on strong
I do not want to be too forward
But don't get me wrong
Do not misunderstand
Your eyes are so intimidating
Your eyes are formidable
My heart is pounding but
I am nervous, yet
It's just a conversation
It is just a discussion
No girl I'm not gonna waste it
I do not intend to squander this opportunity
You don't know me
You are not familiar with me
I don't know you but I want to
I lack knowledge about you, but I am interested in getting to know you
And I don't wanna steal your freedom
I am not interested in taking away your liberty
I don't wanna change your mind
I do not aim to persuade you
I don't have to make you love me
It is not necessary for you to love me
I just want to take your time
I only want to spend time with you
I don't wanna wreck your Friday
I do not want to ruin your Friday
I ain't gonna waste my lines
I will not use pick-up lines
I don't have to take your heart
I do not need to have your love
And I know it starts with hello
I am aware that it all begins with a greeting
And the next thing you know you're trying to be nice
Then you find yourself being courteous
And some guys getting too close
Another man is approaching you closely
Trying to pick you up
Attempting to woo you
Trying to get you drunk
Trying to make you intoxicated
And I'm sure one of your friends is about to come over here
I believe one of your friends is about to approach us
'Cause she's supposed to save you from random guys
It's because she's expected to rescue you from strange men
That talk too much and wanna stay too long
Those who talk excessively and overstay their welcome
It's the same old song and dance but I think you know it well
It is a predictable routine, but I reckon you are familiar with it
You could have rolled your eyes
You could have expressed disdain with your eyes
Told me to go to hell
Suggested that I leave or disappear
Could have walked away
You could have departed from this situation
But you're still here
You are still present
And I'm still here
I remain here as well
Come on let's see where it goes
Let us determine where this leads
I don't have to meet your mother
I am not obligated to meet your mother
We don't have to cross that line
We do not have to take things too far
I don't wanna steal your covers
I do not want to take your covers from you
Woah, I don't wanna go home with you
I am not looking to go to your home with you
Woah, I just wanna be alone with you
I simply want to spend time with you, without any distractions
And I don't wanna blow your phone up
I do not wish to bombard your phone with text messages or calls
I just wanna blow your mind
Rather, I hope to impress you
No, I ain't gotta call you baby
I do not have to address you as 'baby'
And I ain't gotta call you mine
Nor do I have to claim you as my own
I don't have to take your heart
I do not require your love or affection
I just wanna take your time, ooh
I only desire to spend time with you
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Joshua Shaun Osborne, Shane L. McAnally, Sam Lawry Hunt
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@heartofmyangel
In my opinion, this song is not about domestic violence. This song isn't even about controlling relationships, and how difficult it is to leave. No, the situation in the video was just an extreme example of the message Sam Hunt is trying to portray.
In my eyes, this song is simply about being a human being before being a lover. Wanting to help someone because you CARE, not because you want a significant other (or just want to get in their pants).
Our society today is so revolved around having a boyfriend or a girlfriend. I don't get it. Even when a child is as young as 12 or 13, they can feel the pressure from their peers to start dating! It's insane. And then in your late 20s and 30s, it's about the pressure to get married. And then people ask if you've thought about having children yet.
And then you want to start screaming and running, because everyone's trying to tell you how to live your life, even if they're not coming out directly and saying it.
Our lives are moving so quickly that we are jumping to the destination before even starting the journey. But why? Why do you need to have a boyfriend by 14? Why are you a loser if you haven't gotten your first kiss by 18? Why do you get judged when an unexpectedly pregnancy occurs and you don't get married? Why? What's the rush?
At the same time... why do we ignore people who clearly need help? Why don't we intervene? "Sorry I have to go to work." "Sorry I have to get home." "Sorry I have a kid in the car." "Sorry I have a party to go to." "Sorry, someone else will do it."
...
When do the excuses run out?
When do we stop and
take
our
time?
The message in this song is to slow down. Enjoy life. Enjoy people. Help people for the sake of being a good person. Take your time, because you may miss the most important and defining moments of your life (or someone else's life) if you don't.
@purityjane3923
I don't know if you were looking at me or not
You probably smile like that all the time
And I don't mean to bother you but
I couldn't just walk by
And not say, "Hi"
And I know your name
'Cause everybody in here knows your name
And you're not looking for anything right now
So I don't wanna come on strong
Don't get me wrong
Your eyes are so intimidating
My heart is pounding but
It's just a conversation
No, girl I'm not wasted
You don't know me
I don't know you but I want to
I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just wanna take your time
I don't wanna wreck your Friday
I ain't gonna waste my lines
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time
And I know it starts with "Hello"
And the next thing you know you're trying to be nice
And some guy's getting too close
Trying to pick you up
Trying to get you drunk
And I'm sure one of your friends is about to come over here
'Cause she's supposed to save you from random guys
That talk too much and wanna stay too long
It's the same old song and dance but I think you know it well
You could've rolled your eyes
Told me to go to hell
Could've walked away
But you're still here
And I'm still here
Come on let's see where it goes
I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just wanna take your time
I don't have to meet your mother
We don't have to cross that line
I don't wanna steal your covers
I just wanna take your time
I don't wanna go home with you
I just wanna be alone with you
I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just wanna take your time
I don't wanna blow your phone up
I just wanna blow your mind
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time
No, I ain't gotta call you baby
And I ain't gotta call you mine
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time
@whitespirited6682
wanna sing along? here you go 😉
I don't know if you were looking at me or not
You probably smile like that all the time
And I don't mean to bother you but
I couldn't just walk by
And not say, "Hi"
And I know your name
'Cause everybody in here knows your name
And you're not looking for anything right now
So I don't wanna come on strong
Don't get me wrong
Your eyes are so intimidating
My heart is pounding but
It's just a conversation
No, girl I'm not wasted
You don't know me
I don't know you but I want to
I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just wanna take your time
I don't wanna wreck your Friday
I ain't gonna waste my lines
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time
And I know it starts with "Hello"
And the next thing you know you're trying to be nice
And some guy's getting too close
Trying to pick you up
Trying to get you drunk
And I'm sure one of your friends is about to come over here
'Cause she's supposed to save you from random guys
That talk too much and wanna stay too long
It's the same old song and dance but I think you know it well
You could've rolled your eyes
Told me to go to hell
Could've walked away
But you're still here
And I'm still here
Come on let's see where it goes
I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just wanna take your time
I don't have to meet your mother
We don't have to cross that line
I don't wanna steal your covers
I just wanna take your time
I don't wanna go home with you
I just wanna be alone with you
I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just wanna take your time
I don't wanna blow your phone up
I just wanna blow your mind
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time
No, I ain't gotta call you baby
And I ain't gotta call you mine
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time
@edmeji6160
Lyrics
don't know if you were looking at me or not
You probably smile like that all the time
And I don't mean to bother you but
I couldn't just walk by
And not say hi
And I know your name
'Cause everybody in here knows your name
And you're not looking for anything right now
So I don't wanna come on strong
But don't get me wrong
Your eyes are so intimidating
My heart is pounding but
It's just a conversation
No, girl, I'm not wasted
You don't know me
I don't know you but I want to
And I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just want to take your time
I don't wanna wreck your Friday
I ain't gonna waste my lines
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time
And I know it starts with hello
And the next thing you know you try to be nice
And some guys getting too close
Trying to pick you up
Trying to get you drunk
And I'm sure one of your friends is about to come over here
'Cause she's supposed to save you from random guys
That talk to much and wanna stay too long
It's the same old song and dance but I think you know it well
You coulda rolled your eyes
Told me to go to hell
Coulda walked away
But you're still here
And I'm still here
Come on let's see where it goes
I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just wanna take your time
I don't have to meet your mother
We don't have to cross that line
I don't wanna steal your covers
I just wanna take your time
I don't wanna go home with you, woah-ooh-oh, oh
I just wanna be alone with you
I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just wanna take your time
I don't wanna blow your phone up
I just wanna blow your mind
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time
No, I ain't gotta call you baby
And I ain't gotta call you mine
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time
@Drawtine
LYRICS:
I don't know if you were looking at me or not
You probably smile like that all the time
And I don't mean to bother you but
I couldn't just walk by
And not say hi
And I know your name
'Cause everybody in here knows your name
And you're not looking for anything right now
So I don't wanna come on strong
But don't get me wrong
Your eyes are so intimidating
My heart is pounding but
It's just a conversation
No girl I'm not gonna waste it
You don't know me
I don't know you but I want to
And I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just want to take your time
I don't wanna wreck your Friday
I ain't gonna waste my lines
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time
And I know it starts with hello
And the next thing you know you're trying to be nice
And some guys getting too close
Trying to pick you up
Trying to get you drunk
And I'm sure one of your friends is about to come over here
'Cause she's supposed to save you from random guys
That talk too much and wanna stay too long
It's the same old song and dance but I think you know it well
You could have rolled your eyes
Told me to go to hell
Could have walked away
But you're still here
And I'm still here
Come on let's see where it goes
I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just wanna take your time
I don't have to meet your mother
We don't have to cross that line
I don't wanna steal your covers
I just wanna take your time
Woah, I don't wanna go home with you
Woah, I just wanna be alone with you
I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just wanna take your time
And I don't wanna blow your phone up
I just wanna blow your mind
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time
No, I ain't gotta call you baby
And I ain't gotta call you mine
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time, ooh
@baikhanova
I don't know if you were looking at me or not
You probably smile like that all the time
And I don't mean to bother you but
I couldn't just walk by
And not say hi
And I know your name
'Cause everybody in here knows your name
And you're not looking for anything right now
So I don't wanna come on strong
But don't get me wrong
Your eyes are so intimidating
My heart is pounding but
It's just a conversation
No girl I'm not gonna waste it
You don't know me
I don't know you but I want to
And I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just want to take your time
I don't wanna wreck your Friday
I ain't gonna waste my lines
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time
And I know it starts with hello
And the next thing you know you're trying to be nice
And some guys getting too close
Trying to pick you up
Trying to get you drunk
And I'm sure one of your friends is about to come over here
'Cause she's supposed to save you from random guys
That talk too much and wanna stay too long
It's the same old song and dance but I think you know it well
You could have rolled your eyes
Told me to go to hell
Could have walked away
But you're still here
And I'm still here
Come on let's see where it goes
I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just wanna take your time
I don't have to meet your mother
We don't have to cross that line
I don't wanna steal your covers
I just wanna take your time
Woah, I don't wanna go home with you
Woah, I just wanna be alone with you
I don't wanna steal your freedom
I don't wanna change your mind
I don't have to make you love me
I just wanna take your time
And I don't wanna blow your phone up
I just wanna blow your mind
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time
No, I ain't gotta call you baby
And I ain't gotta call you mine
I don't have to take your heart
I just wanna take your time, ooh
@champmoneyshot9063
My wife was abused mentally and physically, I got her and made her mine 18 years ago now. I don’t understand how dudes can treat women this way.
@chrisprusa4939
Mine too but now she left me
@champmoneyshot9063
Sorry chris
@ecastle1646
Maybe they were mentally abused back? Never recovered there are women like permit patty that just try to send good men to jail :/ . Maybe they should have watched more mr rogers.
@aeh3253
@@ecastle1646 um what?
@adventurefishing101
Omg so sorry about that...🥺😭
@sergeantbaldski
Basically, this song perfectly describes how i feel about my crush.
@blackconsevative
Same here brother.
@carguy1697
I hope she feels the same for u :)
@blackconsevative
Joshua Gained Thanks man I am working on it.