Take On Me
M. Lages Lyrics
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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 your love, okay?
Take on me (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day or two
So needless to say
I'm odds and ends
But I'll be stumbling away
Slowly learning that life is okay
Say after me
It's no better to be safe than sorry
Take on me (take on me)
Take me on (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day or two
Oh, things that you say
Is it a life or just to play my worries away
You're all the things I've got to remember
You're shying away
I'll be coming for you anyway
Take on me (take on me)
Take me on (take on me)
I'll be gone in a day
Take on me (take on me)
Take me on (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day (take me on)
The lyrics to "Take on Me" by M. Lages feature a protagonist who is talking to someone they are attracted to. They don't know exactly what to say, but they feel compelled to speak anyway. The singer is trying to convince the other person to take a chance on them - to take a risk and fall in love. They sing "take on me, I'll be gone in a day or two," which suggests that they might not be around for long, but that they want to make the most of their time together. The song goes on to say that life can be unpredictable, and that it's sometimes better to take risks rather than always playing it safe.
Overall, the lyrics to "Take on Me" are about a person's desire for connection and intimacy with someone they are attracted to. The song encourages listeners to take risks and live in the moment, rather than always playing it safe. The song's catchy melody and upbeat tempo make it a classic piece of 80s pop music that is still beloved by fans today.
Line by Line Meaning
We're talking away
We are speaking with each other
I don't know what
I am uncertain about what to say
I'm to say I'll say it anyway
I will say whatever I feel I should say regardless of my uncertainty
Today's another day to find you
Today presents another opportunity to locate you
Shying away
You are hesitant and avoiding me
I'll be coming for your love, okay?
I will pursue your affection, is that acceptable to you?
Take on me (take on me)
Take a chance on me
Take me on (take on me)
Commit to me and take me with you
I'll be gone
I will disappear
In a day or two
Within one or two days
So needless to say
It is unnecessary to mention
I'm odds and ends
I am an assortment of miscellaneous things
But I'll be stumbling away
But I will be moving forward uncertainly
Slowly learning that life is okay
Gradually realizing that life is acceptable
Say after me
Repeat after me
It's no better to be safe than sorry
It is not always best to be cautious
Oh, things that you say
Oh, the things you say
Is it a life or just to play my worries away
Are you living your life or merely distracting yourself from anxiety?
You're all the things I've got to remember
You are everything I want to keep in my memory
You're shying away
You are avoiding me
I'll be coming for you anyway
I will pursue you regardless
Take on me (take on me)
Take a chance on me
Take me on (take on me)
Commit to me and take me with you
I'll be gone in a day
I will disappear within a day
Take on me (take on me)
Take a chance on me
Take me on (take on me)
Commit to me and take me with you
I'll be gone
I will disappear
In a day (take me on)
Within one day, take me with you
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pal Waaktaar
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