Take It Off
Kesha /Kesha Lyrics


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There's a place downtown
Where the freaks all come around
It's a hole in the wall, it's a dirty free for all
When they

When the dark of the night comes around
That's the time, that the animal comes alive
Looking for something wild
And now we lookin' like pimps
In my gold Trans-Am
Got a water bottle full of whiskey in my handbag
Got my drunk text on
I'll regret it in the mornin'
But tonight, I don't give a, I don't give a, I don't give a

There's a place downtown
Where the freaks all come around
It's a hole in the wall, it's a dirty free for all
And they turn me on
When they take it off
When they take it off
Everybody take it off

There's a place I know if you're looking for a show
Where they go hardcore and there's glitter on the floor
And they turn me on
When they take it off
When they take it off
Everybody take it off

Lose your mind, lose it now
Lose your clothes, in the crowd
We're delirious, tear it down
'Til the sun comes back around
N-now we're getting so smashed
Knocking over trash cans
Everybody breakin' bottles
It's a filthy hot mess
And I'm down to get faded
I'm not the designated driver
So I don't give a, I don't give a, I don't give a

There's a place downtown
Where the freaks all come around
It's a hole in the wall, it's a dirty free for all
And they turn me on
When they take it off
When they take it off
Everybody take it off

There's a place I know if you're looking for a show
Where they go hardcore and there's glitter on the floor
And they turn me on
When they take it off
When they take it off
Everybody take it off

Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh
(Everybody take it off)
Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh
(Everybody take it off)
Right now (take if off)
Right now (take if off)
Right now (take if off), oh-oh
Right now (take if off)
Right now (take if off)
Right now (take if off, everybody take it off), oh-oh

There's a place downtown
Where the freaks all come around
It's a hole in the wall, it's a dirty free for all
And they turn me on
When they take it off
When they take it off
Everybody take it off

There's a place I know if you're looking for a show
Where they go hardcore and there's glitter on the floor
And they turn me on
When they take it off




When they take it off
Everybody take it off

Overall Meaning

In "Take It Off," Kesha sings about a place downtown where freaks come to party and let loose. The lyrics describe the scene as a dirty free-for-all, where people can be their true selves and let their animalistic desires run wild. The dark of the night is when the real fun begins, and the singer paints a picture of people taking off their clothes and letting go of their inhibitions. In the second verse, the song describes the singer's own wild night, where they're driving around in a gold Trans-Am, drinking whiskey from a water bottle and sending drunk texts. They're not concerned about the consequences of their actions and are just living in the moment.


The chorus of the song is a celebration of the freedom and wildness of the party scene. The lyrics state that everyone should take it off, lose their minds, and lose their clothes. The music and lyrics of "Take It Off" create a sense of liberation, where people can be who they really are without judgment. The song has become an anthem for those who want to let loose and have a good time.


Line by Line Meaning

There's a place downtown
Kesha knows of a seedy location in the city


Where the freaks all come around
The people who frequent this location are unconventional


It's a hole in the wall, it's a dirty free for all
The place is run-down and anything goes


When they


When the dark of the night comes around
When nighttime arrives


That's the time, that the animal comes alive
People become more wild and uninhibited when it's dark out


Looking for something wild
People are searching for excitement


And now we lookin' like pimps
We look confident and in control


In my gold Trans-Am
Kesha is driving a flashy car


Got a water bottle full of whiskey in my handbag
Kesha is carrying alcohol in a disguised container


Got my drunk text on
Kesha is inebriated and sending text messages


I'll regret it in the mornin'
Kesha knows her actions may have consequences


But tonight, I don't give a, I don't give a, I don't give a
Kesha is living in the moment and unconcerned with the future


There's a place downtown
Kesha repeats the location she mentioned earlier


Where the freaks all come around
Reiteration of the unconventional clientele


It's a hole in the wall, it's a dirty free for all
Repetition of the seediness of the location


And they turn me on
Kesha is excited by the atmosphere


When they take it off
The patrons are removing their clothing


When they take it off
Reiteration of people taking off their clothing


Everybody take it off
Kesha is encouraging others to participate


There's a place I know if you're looking for a show
Kesha knows another location with entertainment


Where they go hardcore and there's glitter on the floor
The entertainment at this location is more intense and includes glitter


And they turn me on
Kesha is excited by this location too


When they take it off
More people are taking off their clothing


When they take it off
Again, repetition of patrons removing clothing


Everybody take it off
Reiteration of encouraging participation


Lose your mind, lose it now
Kesha wants people to let loose and become uninhibited


Lose your clothes, in the crowd
Kesha wants people to strip down in public


We're delirious, tear it down
Everyone is feeling overwhelmed and excited, and they're causing chaos


'Til the sun comes back around
Kesha plans to party all night


N-now we're getting so smashed
Kesha and others are getting extremely intoxicated


Knocking over trash cans
People are becoming destructive


Everybody breakin' bottles
More destruction is happening


It's a filthy hot mess
The situation has spiraled out of control in a dirty and gross way


And I'm down to get faded
Kesha is open to becoming extremely intoxicated


I'm not the designated driver
Kesha is not responsible for driving herself or anyone else home


So I don't give a, I don't give a, I don't give a
Repetition of living in the moment and not caring about consequences


Oh-oh-oh-oh-oh, oh-oh-oh, oh
Repetition of the chorus with background vocals and music


(Everybody take it off)
Reiteration of the theme


Right now (take if off)
Kesha is urging people to act now


Right now (take if off)
Reiteration of urgency


Right now (take if off), oh-oh
More urging to participate


Everybody take it off
Reiteration of encouragement




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Kesha Rose Sebert, Lukasz Gottwald, Claude Kelly

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