Recordings
The Undertakers Unearthed 1963-65
The Lomax Alliance and CBS Recordings 1966-1967
Is This What You Want? 1968-1969
Heavy Jelly 1970
Home Is In My Head 1971
Three 1972
White Lady /Badger 1974
Livin' For Lovin' 1976
Did You Ever Have That Feeling? 1977
True Voices (Various Artists) 1991
The Ballad of Liverpool Slim 2001 & 2004
Take Me Away
Jackie Lomax Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Take me away from the town
To a place where the scenery's pretty
A place where there's grass all around
Take me away
Make it a place where there's sunshine
Water to swim if I want
With a pipe and a chair in the front
Take me away
I'm so tired of walking around the street
With the people rushing, pushing, crushing my feet
All I need is the bus fare
Maybe a nickel or a dime
If you want to help me get there
I'll take your cash any time
Take me away
In the song Take Me Away, Jackie Lomax expresses his desire to escape from the hustle and bustle of city life to a serene and picturesque location. He is tired of the chaos on the streets, with people rushing around and stepping on his feet. He longs for a place where he can relax and unwind, where there is sunshine, grass, and water to swim in. He describes his dream house as having a beautiful view, a pipe, and a comfortable chair in the front. He acknowledges that he needs some assistance in getting there, and he is willing to take any cash offered.
The song is an ode to nature and the beauty of the world away from the troubles of the city. It is a relatable sentiment, as many people long for a peaceful escape from the noise and chaos of urban living. Lomax's lyrics perfectly capture this desire and express it in a way that is both poignant and hopeful.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me away from the city
I want to leave the urban area to find peace and escape from the chaos
Take me away from the town
I want to avoid living in a small community and have a bigger space for myself
To a place where the scenery's pretty
I want to live in a beautiful and picturesque location
A place where there's grass all around
I want to live in an area with abundant greenery and may be close to nature
Make it a place where there's sunshine
I want to live in a place where sunlight is plenty, and there's warmth and brightness
Water to swim if I want
I'd also like to have access to water for swimming or other recreational purposes
A house with a view will be fine
I would prefer a house with a good view, which can make me feel more connected with nature
With a pipe and a chair in the front
I would like to have a peaceful place outside the house to sit and enjoy life
Take me away
Please take me away to this dream destination where I can experience all this
I'm so tired of walking around the street
I'm tired of living in the city, where there's a lot of noise, pollution, and people constantly rushing around me
With the people rushing, pushing, crushing my feet
I'm feeling frustrated by the constant hustle and bustle of city life, where people are always pushing and shoving
All I need is the bus fare
I need some money to buy a bus ticket, which will take me to my dream destination
Maybe a nickel or a dime
I don't need much money, even a small amount can help me reach there
If you want to help me get there
If someone can financially assist me on this journey, I'll be grateful
I'll take your cash any time
I'm ready to take the money from anyone who is willing to help me fulfill my dream
Contributed by Grace R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.