Take Me Back
Moonlight Awakening Lyrics
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wondering if her thoughts are allowed
she speaks in prayer and doesn't care
that all her concerns drift like air
i reach to her as she falls in shame
for in all her faith she can't sustain
so she looks at me with that hope in her eyes
and wonders if god can hear her cries.
Take me back to the time when I was younger
Take me back to the time when I was stronger
Take me back to a time when I could feel
Take me back to the world I could believe in.
an old man steps out upon a ledge
his sanity gone far beyond the edge
he speaks of a heaven far away in the sky
beyond what imagination could devise
though he wanted to feel, he wasted every year
chasing demons and angels and blinded by tears
so he looks at me with that hope in his eyes
and wonders if god can hear his lies.
Take me back to the time when I was younger
Take me back to the time when I was stronger
Take me back to a time I could feel
Take me back to the world I could believe in.
The lyrics in "Take Me Back" by Moonlight Awakening convey a sense of longing for a time when the singers were more innocent and hopeful, before the weight of the world and the challenges that come with aging began to wear them down. In the first stanza, we encounter a woman who appears to be lost in thought, uncertain if she is allowed to express her true feelings. She prays and seems resigned to the idea that her concerns may never be heard or addressed. The singer reaches out to her, recognizing that her faith has failed her, and sees that she still holds onto hope that there is a higher power who may be able to help.
The second stanza features an elderly man who has seemingly lost his mind, perched on a ledge and proclaiming his beliefs in a place beyond imagination. He acknowledges that he has wasted his years chasing after things that have left him empty and alone, and he looks to the singer with the same hopeful expression as the woman in the first stanza. In both cases, the singers are searching for something to hold onto, a shred of belief or faith that can help them make sense of the world around them. They long to return to a time when they felt more alive, more certain, and more capable of navigating the complexities of life.
Overall, "Take Me Back" is a poignant and introspective song that speaks to the universal experience of struggling with aging and the ever-present search for meaning and purpose in life. It encourages listeners to reflect on their own journeys and perhaps find solace in the knowledge that they are not alone in their quest for understanding.
Line by Line Meaning
Her back is turned against the crowd
She stands apart from the crowd, physically and mentally.
wondering if her thoughts are allowed
She questions the validity and permission of her own thoughts.
she speaks in prayer and doesn't care
She communicates her thoughts and feelings through prayer without concern of judgment from others.
that all her concerns drift like air
She feels like her worries and anxieties are intangible and unimportant.
i reach to her as she falls in shame
The artist tries to support and catch her as she falls into a state of shame.
for in all her faith she can't sustain
Her faith is not enough to keep her grounded and confident.
so she looks at me with that hope in her eyes
She seeks hope and reassurance from the singer through her gaze.
and wonders if god can hear her cries.
She questions the effectiveness of her prayers and whether or not a higher power is listening.
an old man steps out upon a ledge
The artist shifts to an old man who comes to a dangerous decision.
his sanity gone far beyond the edge
The old man's mental state is broken and unstable.
he speaks of a heaven far away in the sky
The old man talks about the afterlife and how it seems so distant.
beyond what imagination could devise
The old man's thoughts and visions of heaven are beyond human comprehension.
though he wanted to feel, he wasted every year
The old man regretfully acknowledges how much of his life he has waste not experiencing important moments.
chasing demons and angels and blinded by tears
The old man has been chasing and obsessing over supernatural beings and spiritual matters, causing emotional distress.
so he looks at me with that hope in his eyes
Just as the woman did earlier, the old man seeks hope and reassurance from the singer through his gaze.
and wonders if god can hear his lies.
He questions the honesty of his own thoughts and whether or not a higher power can perceive them.
Take me back to a time when I was younger
The repeated chorus expresses a desire to return to a simpler, happier time in the past.
Take me back to a time when I was stronger
The singer wants to return to a time when they had more resilience and fortitude.
Take me back to a time I could feel
The singer yearns for a time when they were more in touch with their emotions and senses.
Take me back to the world I could believe in.
The artist longs for a time when they had complete trust and confidence in the world and its workings.
Contributed by Tyler M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
MRegina444
I woke up having this song in my mind today....🤷
Manie van Zijl
still some of the best music
Arya 2nd acc
I was dancing as a young kid with my cousin at a disco once in the late 70s and this song started playing . We got given this small 45 record from the DJ . ahhh they were the golden days.
Pleun
Fantastic group, timeless happy music and good lookin ladies , great combination 😍😍😍😋☝️ greetings from the Netherlands everyone ❤️
JN
I remember dancing with my cousin at a disco and the DJ call us over and gave us the 45 record of this song . Those golden memories of lighter times .
B. Vaughn
This reminds me of when I was in Germany in the late 70's and 5 of us were riding on a small motorbike in a little country town drunk out of our minds and singing this song(lol).
Thomas Berendes
+B. Bennington Could have been with you ... ;-)
B. Vaughn
+Thomas Berendes You very well may have been. :)
Martjana Moon
I always read this comment when I hear this song, and I always imagine y'all looking like the people on the cover, basically five Nina Hagens on a motorbike
I love it
Dobar Dan
What a song❤💪