Take Me
John Lydon Lyrics


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Don't want your world
Don't want nothing in it
I seen your world
Don't want nothing in it
I been around
Don't know why we're in it
I still don't know
Just what you mean to me
Up in the air, under the sea
Take me, hold me
Take me, hold me
That's the fun of being wrong
That's the fun of being wrong
Take me, hold me

Is that so wrong
Is that so wrong
Here am I
Tip
Ha! Ha! Ha!
Tap tapestries of music aimed to please
A big trapeze
Up and down with ease
Sweet melodies
You love the tease
That's the fun of being wrong
Take me, hold me




Is that so wrong?
I don't know

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Take Me" by John Lydon appear to be an ode to the singer's desire to escape from the world they see around them. The repetition of "Don't want nothing in it" and "I been around, don't know why we're in it" suggests a sense of disillusionment or disconnection with the society or people the singer has encountered. However, the line "Just what you mean to me" seems to imply that there is still something of value or significance to be found in this world - the singer just has not found it yet. The references to being "up in the air" and "under the sea" evoke a sense of searching or exploration, as if the singer is looking for something elusive or transcendent.


The chorus of "Take me, hold me" can be interpreted in a few different ways. It could be a plea to be taken away from the singer's current environment, or it could be a call for some kind of emotional connection or intimacy. The lines "That's the fun of being wrong" and "Is that so wrong?" suggest a willingness to take risks or defy social norms in pursuit of these desires. The lines "Tip, Ha! Ha! Ha!" and "Tap tapestries of music aimed to please" seem to conjure images of playful, carefree abandon, perhaps as a means of escaping from the pressures of the world.


Overall, the lyrics of "Take Me" are somewhat enigmatic and open to interpretation. They seem to capture a sense of restlessness and longing, as well as a willingness to embrace uncertainty and embrace the unknown in the pursuit of something better.


Line by Line Meaning

Don't want your world
I am not interested in your world


Don't want nothing in it
I do not want anything from it


I seen your world
I have observed your world


Don't want nothing in it
I do not desire anything from it


I been around
I have been to many places


Don't know why we're in it
I do not understand why we exist in this world


I still don't know
I still do not understand


Just what you mean to me
I am unclear about what you mean to me


Up in the air, under the sea
I am unsure of my whereabouts


Take me, hold me
I want to be taken and held by someone


Take me, hold me
I repeat my desire to be taken and held


That's the fun of being wrong
Making mistakes can be enjoyable


That's the fun of being wrong
I repeat that making mistakes can be enjoyable


Take me, hold me
I restate my desire to be taken and held


Is that so wrong
I question whether my desire is inappropriate


Is that so wrong
I repeat my self-doubt


Here am I
I am present and available


Tip
A quick, light touch


Ha! Ha! Ha!
An expression of laughter


Tap tapestries of music aimed to please
I enjoy listening to music that is designed to be pleasant


A big trapeze
A grand spectacle


Up and down with ease
Moving freely


Sweet melodies
Pleasant tunes


You love the tease
You enjoy being playful


That's the fun of being wrong
I reiterate that making mistakes can be enjoyable


Take me, hold me
I repeat my desire to be taken and held


Is that so wrong?
I express more doubt about my desire


I don't know
I admit my confusion




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: JOHN LYDON

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