Take on Me
Maximus vs. Banks Lyrics


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Love's on the brink of suicide
Bleeding hearts are you and I
It's too late, we can't survive
The end is near, it's all so plain
I don't wanna be the blame
I'd rather leave than cause you pain

Take me away, before I die inside, before my hands are tied
Take me away, before our love becomes a lie
Take me away, before the bridge is burned, before the lesson's learned
Take me away, before the point of no return
Take me away
Take me away
Take me away

It's like I hit a brick with love but it's so revealing
I got a complex issue with my heart, no feeling
But my life be so fulfilling to you, it look appealing
But it's not, cause I'm fighting the feeling, that I be dealing with these demons in me
Hoping you understand, trying to be a better man
Cause I can't let you in
I'm dealing with my past though, it's getting hard to let go
And you should ask the last hoe, why she make this asshole out of me
That got me in and out of your life like a movie scene
Yet directors yelling, cut, deleted scenes
And yeah we cut it close, but is you what I want
You maybe got what I need, but I can't let you go

Love's on the brink of suicide
Bleeding hearts are you and I
It's too late, we can't survive
The end is near, it's all so plain
I don't wanna be the blame
I'd rather leave than cause you pain

Take me away, before I die inside, before my hands are tied
Take me away, before our love becomes a lie
Take me away, before the bridge is burned, before the lesson's learned
Take me away, before the point of no return
Take me away
Take me away
Take me away

I gotta say it's over, I can't do this no more I'm losing me
Trying to hold on to you is like a scary dream
Yet a nightmare, clashing into my day time
This a be my last hello, now baby goodbye
We ain't N'Sync, I'm gone
So cry me a river like Timberlake a be the song
Am I wrong for tryna make it right, yet you pick the fight
Whether I win or lose, I still was your shining knight in armor
What goes around comes back, don't say I warned ya
Life a bitch, and they usually call that Karma
So on to the next, you was playing me so
I'm cutting off the string, no longer your yo-yo

Love's on the brink of suicide (killed this is man)
Bleeding hearts are you and I (it's over)
It's too late, we can't survive (we can't)
The end is near, it's all so plain
I don't wanna be the blame
I'd rather leave than cause you pain
Take me away, before I die inside, before my hands are tied
Take me away, before our love becomes a lie
Take me away, before the bridge is burned, before the lesson's learned
Take me away, before the point of no return
Take me away




Take me away
Take me away

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Maximus vs. Banks's song Take On Me speak of a relationship on the brink of collapse. The singer seems to feel that the relationship is beyond repair and that the only solution is to end it before more damage is done. The use of vivid language such as "Love's on the brink of suicide" and "Bleeding hearts are you and I" suggests that the emotional stakes are high and that the situation is quite dramatic. However, the singer also expresses a sense of regret, as they state, "I don't wanna be the blame / I'd rather leave than cause you pain." This suggests that the singer is aware of the hurt that ending the relationship will cause but feels that it is the only way forward.


The second verse features a more introspective perspective, with the singer reflecting on their personal struggles that have contributed to the failure of the relationship. The line "I'm dealing with my past though, it's getting hard to let go" suggests that the singer may be carrying emotional baggage from previous relationships or experiences, which is hindering their ability to fully commit to their current partner. The line "You maybe got what I need, but I can't let you go" suggests a sense of internal conflict between what the singer knows they need versus what they feel capable of giving.


Overall, the lyrics suggest a relationship that is fraught with emotional turmoil and personal baggage that has contributed to its ultimate downfall. The singer seems to feel that the only way forward is to end the relationship, despite the emotional pain this may cause.


Line by Line Meaning

Love's on the brink of suicide
Our relationship is in a dangerous place and might not survive.


Bleeding hearts are you and I
We are both emotionally vulnerable and hurting in this situation.


It's too late, we can't survive
We have reached a point of no return and cannot save this relationship.


The end is near, it's all so plain
The outcome of our relationship is becoming clear and inevitable.


I don't wanna be the blame
I do not want to be responsible for the downfall of our relationship.


I'd rather leave than cause you pain
I would rather end things now than cause you any more hurt or pain.


Take me away, before I die inside, before my hands are tied
I need to escape this situation before it destroys me completely and I have no choice but to stay.


Take me away, before our love becomes a lie
I want us to part before our love fades and becomes insincere or untrue.


Take me away, before the bridge is burned, before the lesson's learned
I want us to separate before things get to a point of no return and before we learn any hard, painful lessons.


Take me away, before the point of no return
I want to leave before we pass the point of no return where there's no going back.


It's like I hit a brick with love but it's so revealing
I thought love would be easy, but it's been challenging and has exposed a lot of things about myself.


I got a complex issue with my heart, no feeling
I'm struggling with emotional connection and feel disconnected from my own feelings.


But my life be so fulfilling to you, it look appealing
On the surface, my life looks great to you and appears appealing.


But it's not, cause I'm fighting the feeling, that I be dealing with these demons in me
I am dealing with internal struggles and demons that are making it hard for me to feel fulfilled in life and in our relationship.


Hoping you understand, trying to be a better man
I want you to understand my struggles and I am working to improve myself as a person.


Cause I can't let you in
As much as I want to let you in and be close to you, I am struggling with emotional barriers that are preventing me from doing so.


I'm dealing with my past though, it's getting hard to let go
I am struggling to let go of past traumas and experiences that are impacting my present and future relationships.


And you should ask the last hoe, why she make this asshole out of me
My past relationships have contributed to my current struggles and personality flaws.


That got me in and out of your life like a movie scene
I have been in and out of your life like a character in a movie, causing drama and instability.


Yet directors yelling, cut, deleted scenes
Despite being chaotic, it's time to end this chapter of our story and move on.


And yeah we cut it close, but is you what I want
Our relationship has been on the edge, but I am still conflicted about whether or not you are what I truly want.


You maybe got what I need, but I can't let you go
Even though you may be good for me, I am struggling to let go of my emotional barriers and am scared to lose you.


I gotta say it's over, I can't do this no more I'm losing me
I have to end things because I am losing myself and cannot continue in this relationship.


Trying to hold on to you is like a scary dream
Holding onto this relationship is terrifying and unsettling.


Yet a nightmare, clashing into my day time
This scary dream is beginning to impact my daily life and emotions.


This a be my last hello, now baby goodbye
This is the end, and it's time for me to say goodbye.


We ain't N'Sync, I'm gone
We are not in sync, and it's time for me to leave.


So cry me a river like Timberlake a be the song
You can be upset and emotional about this, but it's time for me to go.


Am I wrong for tryna make it right, yet you pick the fight
I have been trying to make things work, but you have been causing conflict and fighting against our relationship.


Whether I win or lose, I still was your shining knight in armor
Regardless of the outcome, I still tried to be a good partner and did my best to care for you.


What goes around comes back, don't say I warned ya
The consequences of our actions will come back to us eventually, so be prepared.


Life a bitch, and they usually call that Karma
Life can be difficult and unforgiving, and the consequences of our actions are often referred to as karma.


So on to the next, you was playing me so
I am moving on to the next chapter of my life, and I feel like you were playing games with me in our relationship.


I'm cutting off the string, no longer your yo-yo
I am ending things and cutting ties, and will no longer be strung along in this relationship.




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Written by: Byron Jones, Kieasha Adams

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