Take My Time
Mr. White Dogg Lyrics

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It's late at night and neither one of us is sleeping
I can't imagine living my life after you're gone
Wondering why so many questions have no answers
I keep on searching for the reason why we went wrong

Where is our yesterday
You and I could use it right now
But if this is goodbye

Just take my heart when you go
I don't have the need for it anymore
I'll always love you, but you're too hard to hold
Just take my heart when you go

Here we are about to take the final step now
I just can't fool myself, I know there's no turning back
Face to face it's been an endless conversation
But when the love is gone you're left with nothing but talk

I'd give my everything
If only I could turn you around
But if this is goodbye

Just take my heart when you go
I don't have the need for it anymore

I'll always love you, but you're too hard to hold
Just take my heart when you go

Overall Meaning

In Mr. White Dogg's song "Take My Time", the lyrics convey the pain of a breakup where the singer is unable to sleep, consumed by thoughts of the past and the reasons for the relationship's failure. The lyrics are emotional and heartfelt, capturing the feelings of despair and confusion after a painful goodbye. The casual conversational tone creates an intimate and honest portrayal of the internal dialogue and emotions that can often occur during a breakup.

The lyrics speak to a longing for the past and a wish to reclaim what was lost. The phrase "Where is our yesterday," evokes nostalgia and a desire to go back to a time when things were better. However, the singer ultimately acknowledges that if this is goodbye, he is willing to let go and move forward. The line "I'll always love you, but you're too hard to hold" is particularly poignant, showcasing the bittersweet nature of a breakup where two people may still have affection for each other but can no longer make the relationship work.

Overall, the lyrics of "Take My Time" are a beautiful and honest exploration of the complexities of love and relationships in the face of a heartbreaking goodbye.

Line by Line Meaning

It's late at night and neither one of us is sleeping
Unable to sleep, both of us are awake during the late hours of night.

I can't imagine living my life after you're gone
The thought of living without you is unimaginable to me.

Wondering why so many questions have no answers
I am left with countless unanswered questions, wondering about the reasons for our separation.

I keep on searching for the reason why we went wrong
Despite being clueless about the reasons for our situation, I keep striving to find the source of the problem.

Where is our yesterday
What happened to the moments we shared and cherished in the past?

You and I could use it right now
If we had access to our shared past, we may be able to remedy the present situation.

But if this is goodbye
If our relationship has come to an end and we are parting ways,

Just take my heart when you go
Accept my heart as a parting gift, as I know I can't keep it anymore.

I don't have the need for it anymore
Without you, I have no reason to hold onto my heart.

I'll always love you, but you're too hard to hold
Even though I hold immense love for you, I cannot keep you close to me, and it is too painful to do so.

Here we are about to take the final step now
Our relationship is at a critical juncture, and we are about to make a significant decision.

I just can't fool myself, I know there's no turning back
Despite wanting to make things right, I understand that there is no possible way to do so.

Face to face it's been an endless conversation
We have had never-ending discussions and talks while being physically present with each other.

But when the love is gone you're left with nothing but talk
However, conversations without love hold no value and only serve as empty words.

I'd give my everything
I would give anything and everything that I have.

If only I could turn you around
If only I could change your mind and make you stay.

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CALL, MARTIN, PESSIS

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