Take on Me
M. Lages Lyrics

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We're 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 your love, okay?

Take on me (take on me)

Take me on (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)

Overall Meaning

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