Take Me Away
KILLSWITCH ENGAGE (USA) Lyrics
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As the world passes me by
Surrounded but still all alone
Am I living a lie?
Empty faces, empty eyes
Are staring right through me.
No regret, but still ask why
Take me away
To a place I've never known
This is the price I've paid,
And it's taken it's toll.
Can it be too much to ask
For the time it stole?
Empty faces, empty eyes
Are staring right through me.
No regret, but still ask why
Take me away
To a place I've never known
Take me away
Where my life can be my own.
I only wish that I had stayed
I only wish that I had known
Take me away
To a place I've never known
Take me away
Then my life can be my own.
Where my life can be my own.
Take me away
Take me away.
The lyrics to "Take Me Away" by KILLSWITCH ENGAGE (USA) speak about a feeling of isolation and disconnection from the world. The singer is watching the world around them, but it feels like they are still alone. They wonder if they are living a lie and feel like they are paying a hefty price for it. They long to be taken away to a place they have never known, where they can have a life of their own. They express regret for not having stayed and not having known something that could have changed their situation.
The song speaks about the universal human experience of feeling disconnected and longing for something more. The use of "empty faces, empty eyes" represents the feeling of being surrounded by people but not having a connection with them. The repetition of the phrase "Take me away" throughout the song adds to the sense of longing and the desire for escape from the pain and isolation.
Line by Line Meaning
Watching once more
Observing for another time
As the world passes me by
As life continues without my involvement
Surrounded but still all alone
Being in the presence of others but feeling isolated
Am I living a lie?
Questioning the authenticity of one's existence
Empty faces, empty eyes
Individuals who lack emotional depth
Are staring right through me.
Ignoring my presence and not acknowledging my existence
No regret, but still ask why
Without remorse, but still seeking answers
Take me away
Remove me from this current situation
To a place I've never known
To an unexplored realm
This is the price I've paid,
The cost of my experiences thus far
And it's taken it's toll.
The negative effects it has had on me
Can it be too much to ask
Is it unreasonable to desire
For the time it stole?
To have the time taken from me returned
Where my life can be my own.
Where I have control over my existence
I only wish that I had stayed
Regretting not remaining in a previous situation
I only wish that I had known
Wishing for greater understanding in a past circumstance
Take me away
Remove me from this current situation
Then my life can be my own.
At which point I would be able to make my own choices and control my destiny
Take me away
Remove me from this current situation
Take me away.
To a place where I can have a fresh start.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd., Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MIKE D'ANTONIO, ADAM DUTKIEWICZ, JOEL STROETZEL, JUSTIN FOLEY, HOWARD JONES
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