Auldridge started playing guitar at the age of 13. His main influence through his early years was Josh Graves who also sold him his first Dobro. A 1967 graduate of The University of Maryland, Auldridge worked as a graphic artist for a commercial art firm in Bethesda, Maryland and then for the now defunct Washington Star-News. He did not start playing music full-time until the Washington Star-News folded in 1976.
Today Auldridge plays with the Good Deale Bluegrass Band and John Starling and Carolina Star, the latter band featuring three original members of The Seldom Scene.
Auldridge has worked with Paul Beard (Beard Guitars) to produce the Beard Mike Auldridge Models of square-neck resophonic guitars, including an 8-string version.
Auldridge has won numerous awards including a Grammy, and Frets Magazine's "Dobro Player of the Year."
Take Me
Mike Auldridge Lyrics
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Close every window and bolt every door
The very first moment I heard your voice
I'd be in darkness no more
Take me to your most barren desert
A thousand miles from the nearest sea
The very moment I saw your smile
There's not any mountain to rugged to climb
No desert too barren to cross
Darlin', if you would just show a sign
Of love, I could bear with all loss
Take me to Siberia
And the coldest weather of the winter time
And it would be just like spring in California
As long as I knew you were mine
Yes, it would be just like spring in California
As long as I knew you were mine
Take me, take me
The lyrics of Mike Auldridge's song "Take Me" speak of a longing for love and the willingness to go to great lengths to be with the person one loves. The first verse describes a desire to be taken to the darkest room, where all windows are closed and doors bolted. The singer's need to find love is so strong that being in complete darkness wouldn't matter, as long as they were with the person they loved. The second verse speaks of being taken to the most barren of deserts, far from any sea, and yet the moment they see their loved one smile, it would be like heaven to them. The lyrics convey a deep longing for companionship and the belief that nothing is too difficult to overcome for the sake of love.
The bridge of the song emphasizes the singer's willingness to face any obstacle in order to be with their loved one. There is no mountain too rugged, no desert too barren that they wouldn't be willing to cross for their beloved. The singer pleads with their loved one to show a sign of love, believing that they could bear any loss if they knew that love was waiting for them.
The final verse speaks of the singer's willingness to face the harshest of winters, even in Siberia. As long as their loved one was with them, it would feel like springtime in California. The lyrics reveal a profound desire for love, a love that is worth enduring any hardship. The song's message is both romantic and poignant, highlighting the power of love to conquer all.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me, take me to your darkest room
Bring me to the place where your deepest and darkest secrets lie.
Close every window and bolt every door
Secure the space from any outside disturbances or distractions.
The very first moment I heard your voice
From the moment I heard you speak or sing, I knew I needed to be with you.
I'd be in darkness no more
Being in your company would be enough to take me out of any metaphorical darkness or despair.
Take me to your most barren desert
Lead me to the most desolate and inhospitable place you know.
A thousand miles from the nearest sea
Far removed from the comfort or security of any coastal region.
The very moment I saw your smile
From the instant I see your smile, I would be entranced and elated.
It would be like heaven to me
It would be the ultimate state of joy, bliss or happiness.
There's not any mountain too rugged to climb
There's no difficulty, obstacle or hardship that would deter me from pursuing you.
No desert too barren to cross
Even in the harshest and most barren of circumstances, I would overcome any challenge to be with you.
Darlin', if you would just show a sign
If you were to give me any indication of love or affection, I would be overjoyed.
Of love, I could bear with all loss
In the face of any loss or adversity, the love between us would be enough to sustain me.
Take me to Siberia
Bring me to one of the coldest and most inhospitable places on earth.
And the coldest weather of the winter time
During the bleakest and most frigid part of the year.
And it would be just like spring in California
Despite the adverse conditions, being with you would make the experience feel like the most pleasant and enjoyable time in California's beautiful spring season.
As long as I knew you were mine
Knowing that you are mine would make any situation, no matter how arduous or distressing, bearable and worthwhile.
Yes, it would be just like spring in California
The intensity of my love for you is so strong that it can transform an otherwise undesirable or unpleasant experience into something magical and delightful.
As long as I knew you were mine
All that truly matters is that I have you and nothing else.
Take me, take me
I am willing and eager to do whatever it takes to be with you and show you my love.
Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: GEORGE JONES, LEON PAYNE
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