Mägo de Oz is a Folk Metal band from Madrid, Spain, formed in 1989 by drumm… Read Full Bio ↴Mägo de Oz is a Folk Metal band from Madrid, Spain, formed in 1989 by drummer Txus. It was one of the earliest bands to perform Folk metal, combining celtic and Spanish folk music with heavy/power metal since their first releases. Their lyrics (always written in Spanish) combine supernatural stories and drinking escapades with a biting satire.

In 1992, the band became a finalist in the "Villa de Madrid" contest. They achieved great success in their country, and became Revelation Rock band in various media in 1995. In 1996 the current line-up was established. They have released several albums since their debut: Mägo de Oz (1994), Jesús de Chamberí (1996), La Bruja (1997 reedition), La Leyenda de la Mancha (1998), Finisterra (2000), Fölktergeist (Live, 2002), A Costa da Rock (DVD, 2003), Gaia (2003), Belfast (2004), Madrid Las Ventas (Live, 2005), Gaia II - La Voz Dormida (2005), The Best Oz (2006), La ciudad de los arboles (2007), Barakaldo D.F. (DVD, 2008), Gaia III: Atlantia (2010), Gaia: Epílogo (2010).

There's also a book by the drummer Txus Di Fellatio: El Cementerio de los Versos Perdidos (2006).

Take on Me
Mägo de Oz Lyrics

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Talking away
I don´t know what I´m to say
I´ll say it anyway
Today´s another day to find you
Shying away
I´ll be coming for you love, OK
Take on me
Take me on

I´ll be gone
In a day or two

So needless to say I´m odds and ends
But that´s me, stumbling away
Slowly learning that life is OK
Say after me
It´s no better to be safe than sorry

Take on me
Take me on
I´ll be gone
In a day or two.

The things that you say
Is it live or just to play
My worries away
You´re all the things I´ve got to remember
You shying away
I´ll be coming for you anyway

Take on me
Take me on

I´ll be gone
In a day or two

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Take on me" by Mägo de Oz are a combination of a love song and a reflection on the struggles of life. The opening lines, "Talking away, I don´t know what I´m to say, I´ll say it anyway" suggest that the singer's thoughts are jumbled and perhaps their emotions are getting the best of them. However, they are determined to express themselves and find the person they are looking for.

The chorus, "Take on me, take me on, I´ll be gone in a day or two" implies a sense of urgency and impermanence, almost as if the singer is afraid they will miss their chance if they don't act quickly. The lines "So needless to say I'm odds and ends, but that's me stumbling away, slowly learning that life is OK" suggest that the singer is trying to make sense of their place in the world while acknowledging that they may not have all the answers. They urge others to take a risk ("take on me") and live in the moment rather than playing it safe.

The verses continue the theme of uncertainty and longing, with phrases like "Is it live or just to play my worries away" and "You're all the things I've got to remember." The final "Take on me" chorus seems to be a plea to not give up on love or on living fully.

Overall, "Take on me" is a song about taking chances, living in the moment, and pursuing love even when it feels risky.

Line by Line Meaning

Talking away
Starting a conversation, but not sure what to say

I don´t know what I´m to say
Very uncertain about what one wants to say

I´ll say it anyway
Still going to speak, despite uncertainty

Today´s another day to find you
Aiming to seek out someone special today

Shying away
Trying to avoid something or someone

I´ll be coming for you love, OK
Reassuring a loved one that everything is okay, and that one will come to them

Take on me
Inviting someone to take on a challenge

Take me on
Asking someone to take part in a challenge together

I´ll be gone
Planning to leave or disappear for a while

In a day or two
Estimating a short amount of time before returning