By 1973, after the breakup of Jefferson Airplane, with Kaukonen and Casady now devoting their full attention to Hot Tuna, several of the musicians who worked on Kantner, Slick, and Freiberg's album "Baron von Tollbooth & the Chrome Nun" formed the core of a new lineup that was formally reborn as "Jefferson Starship" in 1974. Kantner, Slick, and Freiberg were charter members. The line-up also included late-Airplane holdovers drummer John Barbata, Marty Balin,and fiddler Papa John Creach (who also played with Hot Tuna), along with Pete Sears (who, like Freiberg, played bass and keyboards) and twenty-year-old guitarist Craig Chaquico.
Eventually, Slick's alcoholism became a problem, which led to two nights of disastrous concerts in Germany in 1978. The first night, fans ransacked the stage when Slick failed to appear. The following night, Slick, in a drunken stupor, shocked the audience by using profanity and sexual references throughout most of her songs. She also reminded the audience that their country had lost during World War II , repeatedly asking "Who won the war?", and implied that all residents of Germany were responsible for the wartime atrocities. After the debacle, she left the band.
The band soon cribbed vocalist Mickey Thomas from the popular Elvin Bishop Group. After the 1979 release of 'Freedom at Point Zero' (which spawned the hit single "Jane"), Slick returned to the band. She joined in time to contribute one song, "Stranger", on the group's next album, Modern Times (1981). Modern Times also included the notorious "Stairway to Cleveland," in which the band defended the numerous changes it had undergone in its musical style, personnel, and even name. One noted personnel change in the group was when Dunbar left and was replaced by Donny Baldwin (also of the Elvin Bishop Group). Slick remained in the band for Jefferson Starship's final two albums, Winds Of Change (1982) and Nuclear Furniture (1984).
Around this time, the band began enthusiastically embracing rock's video age. Grace Slick would appear frequently on MTV and such music-oriented television shows as Solid Gold, giving the band a high visibility in the MTV era. However, the Jefferson Starship albums of this era were only modestly successful, yet the band remained a gold-selling (and thus commercially credible) act, and a popular concert draw.
In 1984, Kantner (the last remaining founding member of Jefferson Airplane) left the group, but not before taking legal action over the Jefferson name against his former bandmates, who wanted to continue as Jefferson Starship. Kantner settled out of court and signed an agreement that neither party would use the names "Jefferson" or "Airplane" unless all members of Jefferson Airplane, Inc. (Bill Thompson, Paul Kantner, Grace Slick, Jorma Kaukonen, Jack Casady) agreed. The band used the titles "Starship Jefferson" and "Jefferson Starship" during the proceedings, but ultimately settled on the shortening 'Starship'.
In 1992, Kantner restarted Jefferson Starship as Jefferson Starship - The Next Generation before returning simply to Jefferson Starship after a couple of years. This incarnation of the band continues to perform and record to this day.
Take Your time
Jefferson Starship Lyrics
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Just a few minutes
I'm gonna get two days for the
Price of one
There's a one word rhyme
And that's called living
Thare's a one word love
Means plenty of giviing
But everybody keeps telling me to
Take it easy
But time doesn't sit down and wait
While I'm trying to get it done
But you're not me, thank god
You can take your time slowly
Makes me fell good just to watch
You lie down and have your fun
Take your time
Take your time
And I'll take my own time
(repeat 2x)
I can take it slowly or you can keep
Runnin' on runnin' on
When I put one foot in front of
The other
To me that doesn't mean walk that
Means run
I always want to start the race
Before the gates open
I always want to start the race
Before I hear the sound
Of the gun
But everybody keeps tellin' me to
Take it easy
But time doesn't sit down and wait
While I'm trying to get it done
But you're not me, thank god
You can take your time slowly
Makes me fell good just to watch
You lie down and have your fun
Take your time
Take your time
And I'll take my own time
And I'll take my own time
And I'll take my own time
And I'll take my own time
And I'll take my own time
And I'll take my own time
You say it'll take a you year
I say just take me a second
But there's room for both of us
Just open the room
You know a year of time sees so
Many changes
And the speed of light in the black
Of night
Makes a full moon
shine so bright
But everybody keeps telling me to
Take it easy
But time doesn't sit down and wait
While I'm trying to get it done
But you're not me, thank god
You can take your time slowly
Makes me feel good just to watch
You lie down and have your fun
The lyrics of Jefferson Starship's song "Take Your Time" emphasize on the importance of enjoying life and living in the moment. The first few lines of the song suggest that the singer intends to seize the day and make the most of his time by living every day with purpose. The line "There's a one-word rhyme and that's called living" suggests that the answer to living a fulfilling life is simply to live it by doing everything that you love. The song also has references to taking things slowly and enjoying the moment, and not rushing through life because "time doesn't sit down and wait while I'm trying to get it done."
The lyrics further emphasize on the differences in people's outlook towards life. The singer suggests that some people are more laid back and take their time to enjoy life, whereas others, like him, are more determined to achieve their goals and start running without waiting for the starting gun. The repetition of the line, "But you're not me, thank god," suggests that the singer acknowledges that not everyone can have the same outlook towards life and that it's okay to have differences.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm gonna make one hour in inte
I will make the most of my time
Just a few minutes
Even a short amount of time is valuable
I'm gonna get two days for the Price of one
I will use my time wisely to accomplish more
There's a one word rhyme And that's called living
Living is about making the most of every moment
Thare's a one word love Means plenty of giviing
Love is about giving to others
I'm gonna give it 'til I'm done
I will put effort into everything I do
But everybody keeps telling me to Take it easy
Others advise me to slow down and relax
But time doesn't sit down and wait While I'm trying to get it done
Time keeps moving forward and waits for no one
But you're not me, thank god You can take your time slowly
Others can take things at their own pace
Makes me fell good just to watch You lie down and have your fun
I am happy to see others enjoying their time
Take your time Take your time
Slow down and enjoy the moment
And I'll take my own time (repeat 2x)
I will also take things at my own pace
I can take it slowly or you can keep Runnin' on runnin' on
I can go at my own pace, while others can go fast
When I put one foot in front of The other
When I take things one step at a time
To me that doesn't mean walk that Means run
I am motivated to move quickly
I always want to start the race Before the gates open
I am eager to get started
But everybody keeps tellin' me to Take it easy
Others advise me to slow down and relax
But you're not me, thank god You can take your time slowly
Others can take things at their own pace
Makes me fell good just to watch You lie down and have your fun
I am happy to see others enjoying their time
Take your time Take your time
Slow down and enjoy the moment
And I'll take my own time And I'll take my own time
I will also take things at my own pace
And I'll take my own time And I'll take my own time
I will also take things at my own pace
And I'll take my own time And I'll take my own time
I will also take things at my own pace
You say it'll take a you year I say just take me a second
You see things differently than I do
But there's room for both of us Just open the room
There is space for us to work at different tempos
You know a year of time sees so Many changes
A lot can happen in a year
And the speed of light in the black Of night Makes a full moon
The night can bring surprises and unexpected moments
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: PETER SEARS, GRACE SLICK
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
MFSB
Grace Slick.....one of the best female voices in rock history.
Ben Kleschinsky
Starship is criminally underrated.
Bud Wood
I revisited this album lately and it is incredible, especially Pete Sears keys as exhibited on this track. Such talent in this band!
S St-Pierre
better than I expected
Shantanu Boruwa
Many Thanks - hearing this song , Grace Slick & Jefferson Starship Earth after decades ! Takes me down memory lane.
Kevin Lambert
I remember buying this album for $ 3.99
A great band...😁
reggie goodwin
thank you so much Lagaletteinfernale. this is definitely one of Slicks best performances.
TheAgeOfAnalog
Rock vocal masterclass.
syncopalsubho
This is a hell of a song - isnt it?
Charles Page
Its absolutely perfect OP