Take You on a Cruise
Interpol Lyrics


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I'm timeless like a broken watch,
And make money like Fred Astaire.
I see that you've come to resist me,
I'm a pitbull in time.

The pretense is not what restricts me,
It's what circles inside.
The anatomy of kisses,
And a teacher who tries,

Who knows how we'll disappear.
Would like to be my misses,
And a future with child?
You know we can't get back from here.
We can get away.

Baby don't you try to find me.
Baby won't you try to fight?
Lady don't you try to find me.
Baby, it will be all right.

Along the way...
Tears drown in the wake of delight.
There's nothing like this built today.
You'll never see a finer ship in your life.

We sail today...
Tears drown in the wake of delight.
There's nothing like this built today...
You'll never see a finer ship,
Or receive a better tip in your life.

I am the scavenger...
Between the sheets of union.
Lately I can't tell for sure,
If the machines turn anyone.

I am the scavenger...
Between the sheets of union.
Lately I can't tell for sure,
If the machines turn anyone.

Lady don't you try to find me.
Lady there is no need to fight.
Lady don't you try to find me.
Baby it will be all right.

We sail today...
Tears drown in the wake of delight.
There's nothing like this built today.
You'll never see a finer ship in your life.

Along the way...
The sea will crowd us with lovers at night.
There's nothing like this built today.
You'll never see a finer ship,
Or receive a better tip in your life.

I see that you've come to resist me...
I'm a pitbull in time.

White Goddess, Red Goddess,
Black temptress of the sea, you treat me right.

Black Goddess, red Goddess,
White temptress of the sea, you treat me right.

All my love is sailing to Norway.
All my love is sailing to Norway.

White Goddess, black Goddess,
Red temptress of the sea, you treat me right.

(All my love is sailing to Norway.)





White Goddess, red Goddess,
Black Temptress of the sea, you treat me right.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Interpol's song "Take You on a Cruise" describe a protagonist who is unfazed by the passage of time, "timeless like a broken watch," and successful in making money, "making money like Fred Astaire." However, the singer is met with resistance and must confront internal struggles, "the pretense is not what restricts me, it's what circles inside." They grapple with desire and responsibility, questioning what they want from their romantic partner, "who knows how we'll disappear. Would like to be my misses, and a future with child?" Ultimately, they decide to escape, "we can get away," and set sail on the journey of a lifetime. The lyrics give a sense of urgency and freedom, encouraging listeners to let go of their problems and embark on a new adventure.


Overall, the song has an ambiguous tone, with both melancholic and uplifting elements. The singer is torn between their desires and obligations, between wanting to escape and feeling tied down. They seek solace in the ocean, describing it as a place of passion and connection. The repeated lines "White Goddess, Red Goddess, Black temptress of the sea, you treat me right" seem to be a metaphor for the singer's understanding of life, and how they can be at peace with the contradictions within them.


Line by Line Meaning

I'm timeless like a broken watch,
I am an anomaly in time, neither moving forward nor backwards, like a broken timepiece.


And make money like Fred Astaire.
I am talented and successful, similar to the famous dancer Fred Astaire.


I see that you've come to resist me,
I notice your hesitation to accept me.


I'm a pitbull in time.
I am a determined and unwavering force in the face of the passage of time.


The pretense is not what restricts me,
My limitations do not stem from superficial actions or words.


It's what circles inside.
My internal thoughts and feelings are what truly drive my actions and decisions.


The anatomy of kisses,
The art and science behind a kiss,


And a teacher who tries,
Combined with an attempt at learning and discovering more about the world.


Who knows how we'll disappear.
It is unclear how we will eventually meet our end.


Would like to be my misses,
Do you want to be my partner, my companion?


And a future with child?
Do you see a future with me, possibly with children?


You know we can't get back from here.
We have crossed a point of no return, and there is no going back to the way things were.


We can get away.
But we can still escape our current circumstance and create a new path forward.


Baby don't you try to find me.
Do not search for me, my dear.


Baby won't you try to fight?
Will you not put up a struggle for me?


Lady don't you try to find me.
Madam, do not attempt to locate me.


Baby, it will be all right.
Trust that everything will work out okay, my darling.


Tears drown in the wake of delight.
A feeling of happiness may be marred by tears and sadness.


There's nothing like this built today.
There is nothing like this currently available or created in this way.


You'll never see a finer ship in your life.
You will never come across a better opportunity or a more excellent creation than this.


I am the scavenger...
I am a person who searches for forgotten objects or information.


Between the sheets of union.
Specifically in the intimate moment of sexual union.


Lately I can't tell for sure,
As of late, I am unsure whether or not I can rely on this moment and the people involved.


If the machines turn anyone.
If the use of technology or modern devices influence or control a person's behavior.


Lady there is no need to fight.
Madam, there is no reason for us to argue or contest with one another.


Along the way...
As we make our journey forward,


The sea will crowd us with lovers at night.
The ocean will be overflowing with passionate couples throughout the night.


(All my love is sailing to Norway.)
All of my love is headed for Norway, perhaps as an allusion to a specific person or place.


White Goddess, Red Goddess, Black temptress of the sea, you treat me right.
Regardless of physical appearance or cultural associations, the ocean ensures that I am satisfied and fulfilled.


(All my love is sailing to Norway.)
All of my love is headed for Norway, perhaps as an allusion to a specific person or place.


White Goddess, black Goddess, Red temptress of the sea, you treat me right.
The ocean and its power do not discriminate against any race, and continue to provide for me in the way that I need.




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