Take My Love
Lone Bellow Lyrics


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I know something
You're no liar
You're the beauty I admire
Burning love, hope, and desire
You're the woods at night on fire

Oh I miss you when it's cold out
Church bells ring I hear you sing out
An old broken record turning
You're a wild melody

I know I might not be he one you take

Take my love

When you told me you can't sleep
Count your sins instead of sheep
Count the ways that you feel weak
But that is not what I see

You're no wreckage, you're a fire
Straight the sky by your own power
Sounding loud above the water
You're a wild melody

I know I might not be the one you take
I've got a heart that may not fade away

Take my love

Reach the windows, I see him
Has your bed gone up in flames?
Hear that roof cry as it caves
Of its power on your face

No one's had you hide before
Felt that breathing on your floor
Felt that move at your front door
Felt that blood inside you boil

(Take my love)
You're no sunset
You're no liar
You're the beauty I admire
(Take my love)
You're the woods at night on fire
Burning love, hope, and desire
(Take my love)
Girl I miss you when it's cold out
Church bells ring I hear you sing out
(Take my love)
You're a broken record turning
You're a wild melody





Take my love

Overall Meaning

The Lone Bellow's "Take My Love" is a song about a deep and passionate love that one person has for another. The song starts with the singer stating that they know something about their lover - that they are no liar and that they are the beauty the singer admires. The singer then describes this love as a burning fire of hope and desire, similar to the woods at night that are on fire. The singer talks about how they miss their lover when it's cold outside and how they hear them singing when church bells ring. The singer then goes on to say that their lover may not choose them, but they are willing to offer them their love anyway.


The second verse talks about how the singer sees their lover differently than their lover sees themselves. The singer sees their lover as a fire, strong and powerful enough to light up the sky, while their lover counts their sins and sees their weaknesses. The singer describes their lover as a wild melody that they cannot resist. The chorus repeats the line "Take my love" multiple times, giving the impression that the singer is offering their love to their lover, despite the possibility that their lover may not choose them.


Overall, the song is an emotional plea for love and acceptance, where the singer is willing to give their love without expectation of it being returned. It is a beautiful anthem for those who are in love and want their love to be reciprocated.


Line by Line Meaning

I know something
I have a feeling, an intuition about something


You're no liar
You're an honest person, your word can be trusted


You're the beauty I admire
You possess physical beauty and qualities worthy of admiration


Burning love, hope, and desire
You embody passionate love, aspirations and intense longing


You're the woods at night on fire
You evoke imagery of burning and elusive beauty, like the mysterious woods at night


Oh I miss you when it's cold out
I feel your absence more acutely during times of hardship and discomfort


Church bells ring I hear you sing out
I am reminded of you often by life's daily experiences, like the sound of church bells


An old broken record turning
My life seems to be stuck on replay, like an old and damaged record


You're a wild melody
You bring excitement and unpredictability to my life, like an unconventional melody


I know I might not be he one you take
I understand that you may not choose me, but I still want to offer my love


Take my love
Despite any doubts or uncertainties, I am willing to give you my love unconditionally


When you told me you can't sleep
You confided in me that you are struggling with insomnia


Count your sins instead of sheep
You attempt to distract yourself from sleepless nights by calling to mind your sins and mistakes


Count the ways that you feel weak
You focus on your vulnerabilities and shortcomings


But that is not what I see
Despite your perceived weaknesses, I see strength, resilience and beauty in you


You're no wreckage, you're a fire
You may have experienced difficulties, but you are not broken; rather, you have a passionate and intense spirit


Straight the sky by your own power
You possess the ability to make significant and awe-inspiring changes on your own


Sounding loud above the water
You can make your voice heard and influence others, even in the midst of tumultuous situations


Reach the windows, I see him
I see a person outside your window, wondering if you are okay


Has your bed gone up in flames?
Your situation might be so intense that even your bed is on fire


Hear that roof cry as it caves
Your environment is collapsing under the pressure of your emotions


Of its power on your face
The situation is affecting you greatly, and the resulting stress is showing on your face


No one's had you hide before
No one has seen you in such a vulnerable and raw state before


Felt that breathing on your floor
You feel like someone is in your personal space and it is affecting you


Felt that move at your front door
You feel like someone is approaching your personal space and you do not know how to react


Felt that blood inside you boil
You feel like the emotions inside you are close to reaching a boiling point


(Take my love)
Despite everything you are going through, I still offer you my love


You're no sunset
You are not fading or reaching the end of your journey; you still have a bright future ahead


Girl I miss you when it's cold out
I feel your absence more acutely during times of hardship and discomfort


You're a broken record turning
My life seems to be stuck on replay, like an old and damaged record


You're a wild melody
You bring excitement and unpredictability to my life, like an unconventional melody


Take my love
Despite any doubts or uncertainties, I am willing to give you my love unconditionally




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: AARON BROOKING DESSNER, ZACH WILLIAMS, BRIAN CHRISTOPHER ELMQUIST, KANENE DONEHEY PIPKIN

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Comments from YouTube:

Bradford Richardson

Wow!  Hope-inspiring, beautiful. I'm so glad the incredible, THE LONE BELLOW, group exists!  Such a wonderful family of musicians & philosophers.

Rob Patterson

This one of the most honest songs I've ever heard...Spotify just guided me here and I am blown away.

PurpleLabyrinth

I absolutely love this song! "I know I might not be the one you take. I have a heart I'm not afraid to break; take my love" :)

Joan Garuti

How did I not hear this one until today? Powerful!

MonaLisaTime

Just bought tickets to see The Lone Bellow and Mt. Joy at The Fine Line 10/15/2017. I've had the privilege to see them so many times that I lost count and I still want more because they're just that great!

Emily

Saw you on Jools Holland last night, you smashed it. Never heard of you until then but love your sound!

Thomas Kipphorn

Caught part of this on a cassette, recorded off WXPN in Philly (I'm 63 years old ha ha) and figured the name of this song was "Take My Love", or "You're a Wild Melody", but didn't know the artist and this song was not coming up in searches under other songs by the same name(s) on YouTube. Copied down the lyrics (which wasn't easy) and eventually was able to locate that way. It was well worth the effort. Love the song.

Willy Wonka

WXPN!!! BEST STATION ON THE PLANET

piratebars

Love, love, love!

TheBaalsv

LOVELY ✨💖

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