Take Off
Maynard Conor Lyrics


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I see the B-boys, break it down girl
I see you brushing them off of your shoulder
I can feel it, getting louder
Can't keep our feet on the ground for much longer
They wanna close, the lights come up, but no way
So follow me and we can hit the runway

Break it down now
Shake the ground now
Wanna hear you scream loud with the countdown, (5)
With the countdown, (4)
With the countdown, (3, 2, 1)

Let's take off tonight
Going in so hard that the world can't take us
Out of sight
Say goodbye and we disappear
Let's take off tonight
Going in so hard that the world can't take us
Can't take us, can't take us
Gone from the atmosphere

The heat is rising, getting wilder
All the ladies look like a damn poster
Grab your girlfriend, pull her closer
Make her ride it, ride it, roller coaster
They can try to shut this down, but no way
We're taking off, It's time to clear the runway

Break it down now
Shake the ground now
Wanna hear you scream loud with the countdown, (5)
With the countdown, (4)
With the countdown, (3, 2, 1)

Let's take off tonight
Going in so hard that the world can't take us
Out of sight
Say goodbye and we disappear
Let's take off tonight
Going in so hard that the world can't take us
Can't take us, can't take us
Gone from the atmosphere

I can make you fly cause
Can't nobody stop us
I can make you fly cause'
Come and join the mile high club

Break it down now,
Shake the ground now,
Wanna hear you scream loud with the countdown, (5)
With the countdown, (4)
With the countdown, (3, 2, 1)

Let's take off tonight
Going in so hard that the world can't take us
Out of sight
Say goodbye and we disappear
Let's take off tonight
Going in so hard that the world can't take us
Can't take us, can't take us
Gone from the atmosphere
Gone from the atmosphere

Let's take off tonight
Going in so hard that the world can't take us
Out of sight
Say goodbye and we disappear
Let's take off tonight
Going in so hard that the world can't take us
Can't take us, can't take us
Gone from the atmosphere




Can't take us, can't take us
Gone from the atmosphere

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Maynard Conor's song "Take Off" describe a party or a night out where everyone is letting loose and enjoying themselves. The singer is observing a group of break dancers and one person in particular who's "brushing them off of [their] shoulder." The energy is building, and people are getting louder as they anticipate something exciting. They continue to dance and party while the world around them tries to shut them down, but they won't be stopped. The countdown to takeoff begins, and the singer invites everyone to join them on a journey where they will leave the atmosphere and can't be held back by anything.


The song's chorus repeats the invitation to "take off" and describes the intensity of their night. The line "going in so hard that the world can't take us" suggests that they're letting loose so much that those around them can't handle it. It's almost as if the group of people are in their own alternate reality, and they're about to leave the real world behind. The line "come and join the mile high club" is a nod to the idea that the group is going to rise above and leave their problems behind. In the final moments of the song, the singer is urging everyone to let go and enjoy the ride, embracing the chaos of the night and leaving behind anything that could hold them back.


Line by Line Meaning

I see the B-boys, break it down girl
Maynard is observing breakdancers as he is inviting an unknown woman to join him in a celebration.


I see you brushing them off of your shoulder
Maynard sees the woman brushing off the negative energy around her and refocusing on the moment at hand.


I can feel it, getting louder
Maynard feels excitement rising in himself and the people around him.


Can't keep our feet on the ground for much longer
The excitement is building and becoming uncontrollable.


They wanna close, the lights come up, but no way
The party is still raging and they refuse to let the night end.


So follow me and we can hit the runway
Maynard invites the woman to join him on a metaphorical flight to escape the world's problems.


Break it down now
Maynard calls for everyone to start dancing and letting loose.


Shake the ground now
Maynard wants everyone to get rowdy and make a commotion.


Wanna hear you scream loud with the countdown, (5)
Maynard wants the crowd to shout a countdown to raise energy and excitement.


Let's take off tonight Going in so hard that the world can't take us Out of sight Say goodbye and we disappear
Maynard is using taking off in a plane as a metaphor for leaving the troubles of the world behind and disappearing for the night.


The heat is rising, getting wilder All the ladies look like a damn poster
The party is heating up, and everyone is looking good and having fun.


Grab your girlfriend, pull her closer Make her ride it, ride it, roller coaster
Maynard encourages men to treat their partners well and to have fun with them.


They can try to shut this down, but no way We're taking off, It's time to clear the runway
Maynard is unwilling to let anyone ruin the party and is determined to continue having fun.


I can make you fly cause Can't nobody stop us I can make you fly cause' Come and join the mile high club
Maynard offers to make the woman experience the thrill of flying and invites her to join him in a metaphorical mile high club.


Gone from the atmosphere
Maynard and the woman have escaped the troubles of the world and are lost in the moment.


Can't take us, can't take us Gone from the atmosphere
The outside world cannot bring them down, and they are fully immersed in the experience.


Let's take off tonight Going in so hard that the world can't take us Out of sight Say goodbye and we disappear
Maynard is repeating the idea of escaping from the world and disappearing for the night.


Can't take us, can't take us Gone from the atmosphere
The outside world cannot bring them down, and they are fully immersed in the experience.




Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JONATHAN MILLS, SOPHIE STERN, CONOR MAYNARD, GEORGE ASTASIO, JASON ANDREW PEBWORTH, JOEY DYER, KURTIS MACKENZIE, JONATHAN CHRISTOPHER SHAVE

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Comments from YouTube:

@elizatoh2924

revisiting his old originals and once again falling in love with the songs.....

@Thedreamersh0tel

Eliza Toh omg same

@fka_sophrosyne

Conor's drum beats are always so powerful

@saturnsmoons15

underrated...

@jenniferconnor563

u don't know whats good for u lad.

@kieranstark7213

Itโ€™s just a miracle TWO Conor Maynard songs made it in the top 25s of โ€œTop 10 Best Songs of 2012โ€!

@prinpeach3388

Perfection. I still cannot believe saw him live last summer ๐Ÿ™†.

@owllie28yt73

It is a dream to see him live although I met him

@vampirerosebaby

Prin Peach
I saw him live at slimefest UK 2016 and was at the very front. I just managed to catch him as he was leaving and got to meet him. he's so wonderful

@sumfiss

Much love from New Zealand.

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