Connor returned to the public eye in 2010 after appearing as a guest vocalist on Roll Deep's UK number 1 single "Good Times". Connor was later signed by Polydor Records and released her debut solo single "Now or Never" on 16 January 2011, with an album expected later in 2011.
Take You There
Jodie Connor Lyrics
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Or all the fancy clothes
Forget about the flowers
I don't need none of those, no
I need another world
Somewhere incredible
Boy, are you capable
Another level please
Where it's just you and me
That's where I wanna be
Up up away we go
Come take me to the place I wanna go
Regress is glowing blue in the streets of gold
We're looking for a couple stories in the silver sun
I want to go tonight, can we make it
I'm gonna take you there
Yeah, I'm gonna take you there
I'm gonna take you there
Yeah, I'm gonna take you there
I'm gonna take you there
Yeah, I'm gonna take you there
I'm gonna take you there
Yeah, I'm gonna take you there
Up up yeah we go
See I don't need a fast car
The money or the fame
Need you to take me higher
Come on and light my flame
I need another world
Somewhere incredible
Boy, are you capable
Up up away we go
Another level please
Where it's just you and me
That's where I wanna be
Up up away we go
Come take me to the place I wanna go
Regress is glowing blue in the streets of gold
We're looking for a couple stories in the silver sun
I want to go tonight, can we make it
I'm gonna take you there
Yeah, I'm gonna take you there
I'm gonna take you there
Yeah, I'm gonna take you there
I'm gonna take you there
Yeah, I'm gonna take you there
I'm gonna take you there
Yeah, I'm gonna take you there
Up up yeah we go
[Busta rhymes]
When you see the royce pull up with the chaffeur
Take you in a ride, rollercoaster
Party till we spilling drinks then I'm on the sofa
Why we're here all night even when the party is over
Wait here, bring me a couple of moses
Two handycam while you're up in my choker
Where to?
Way out damnit, swear I want a hunnit
I'm on another planet
The way we get it I never understand it
Take two, let me hear dj bang it
Till the people learn every word, let me sing it
Hands in the air, let us take this down
I'm gonna take you there
Yeah, I'm gonna take you there
I'm gonna take you there
Yeah, I'm gonna take you there
I'm gonna take you there
Yeah, I'm gonna take you there
I'm gonna take you there
Yeah, I'm gonna take you there
In Jodie Connor's song "Take You There," the lyrics express a desire to escape the mundane and reach a higher level of existence with a loved one. The chorus especially emphasizes this desire, with Connor crooning "I need another world, somewhere incredible...up up away we go, another level please, where it's just you and me, that's where I wanna be." Throughout the song, Connor is upfront about not needing material possessions, such as diamonds, fancy clothes, or flowers, but instead insisting on emotional and spiritual growth. She insists that her lover can help her ascend to this otherworldly level, singing "need you to take me higher, come on and light my flame."
The lyrics also showcase a certain amount of escapism. Connor wants to go somewhere with her lover that's not currently attainable, a place where "Regress is glowing blue in the streets of gold," and "We're looking for a couple stories in the silver sun." There's a dreamlike quality to these verses, as if this "incredible" world is something that can only be reached in the imagination.
One of the standout features of "Take You There" is the cameo verse by Busta Rhymes. His verse doesn't necessarily add to the theme of the song, but it's a fun addition that creates contrast between Connor's soft vocals and Busta Rhyme's signature rasp.
Line by Line Meaning
I don't need the diamonds
I do not require material possessions, such as diamonds
Or all the fancy clothes
Nor do I need expensive clothing
Forget about the flowers
I do not desire flowers either
I don't need none of those, no
In short, I do not need any of those things
I need another world
What I want is a different reality
Somewhere incredible
A place that is astounding and breathtaking
Boy, are you capable
Do you think you have the ability to take me there?
Up up away we go
Let us embark on our journey to that remarkable destination
Another level please
I want to go far beyond where I am now
Where it's just you and me
This place is where we can be alone, just you and me
That's where I wanna be
I desire to be in this dream world with you
Come take me to the place I wanna go
Please escort me to that special place that I desire
Regress is glowing blue in the streets of gold
Perhaps this place we seek is illuminated by (blue) progress in (golden) prosperity
We're looking for a couple stories in the silver sun
We are searching for a tale or event among the silver sun's rays
I want to go tonight, can we make it
I want to go to this place tonight. Will you be able to take me there?
I'm gonna take you there
I will be the one to take you to that special place
Up up yeah we go
We are ascending higher and higher
See I don't need a fast car
I do not crave a rapid, luxury vehicle
The money or the fame
I am not interested in riches or notoriety
Need you to take me higher
But I do need you to lift me up to that extraordinary world
Come on and light my flame
Arouse my passion and awaken my desire for that otherworldly place
[Busta Rhymes]
This section features a rap verse by Busta Rhymes
When you see the royce pull up with the chaffeur
When you notice the Rolls Royce arrive with its driver
Take you in a ride, rollercoaster
We will go on an exciting ride, perhaps like a rollercoaster
Party till we spilling drinks then I'm on the sofa
We will enjoy a night of partying, even after we spill our drinks
Why we're here all night even when the party is over
We won't leave until we've fully experienced everything, even beyond the official end of the party
Wait here, bring me a couple of moses
Stay put, and bring me a couple of drinks (of Moses, a brand of sparkling wine)
Two handycam while you're up in my choker
Shoot two videos while you're close/with me
Where to?
Where do you want to go next?
Way out damnit, swear I want a hunnit
Let's go very far out, and I swear I want (what?)
I'm on another planet
I'm in a different world, perhaps similar to the one the singer desires
The way we get it I never understand it
I don't comprehend how we (have fun, perhaps?)
Take two, let me hear dj bang it
Let's continue the fun with another round, while the DJ provides music to excite us
Till the people learn every word, let me sing it
If the crowd knows the song, I'll sing until they know every word too
Hands in the air, let us take this down
With our hands up, let's have fun and enjoy this moment to the fullest
Contributed by Ella V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MrMilgauss100
Love this, such a good summer tune. Can't wait to buy it and blast it out through the car stereo.
paul brad
cant wait for her album its just going to be the best!!
Northon Noah
Where😅
burgey96
This was my favourite song for ages! how did it not chart?!
KAO TV
It stinks
G.a.b.r.i.e l
Love it!!! me encantaaaa.
Holly Eida
love Jodie connor such an amazing singer <3
Aaron Brown
love it!!!!!
TraPortalENT
No wonder why this good song is underrated cuz she was singing about some higher emotions than money.
Glad to see Big Brotha Busta Rhymes on this track.
M
Busta rymes kills it!