Take Me With You
Oliver Nelson & His Orchestra Lyrics


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Every kiss, every hug
Seems to act just like a drug
You're getting to be a habit with me
Let me stay in your arms
I'm addicted to your charms
You're getting to be a habit with me
I used to think your love was something that I could take or leave alone
But now I couldn't do without my supply
I need you for my own
Oh, I can't break away
I must have you every day
As regularly as coffee or tea
You've got me in your clutches
And I can't get free
You're getting to be a habit with me
Can't break it
You're getting to be a habit with me

You've got me in your clutches
And I can't get free
Like getting shut-eye,
You are what I need




Eternally, ohhh! my
You're getting to be a habit with me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song "Take Me With You" by Oliver Nelson & His Orchestra describe a person's addiction to someone they are deeply in love with. The opening lines suggest that every kiss and hug feels like a drug, implying that the love they share acts as a powerful and intoxicating force in their life. The person confesses that being in the arms of their loved one has become a habit, and they are unable to stay away. They express their addiction to their partner's charms and acknowledge that their love has become an essential part of their existence.


The lyrics reveal a shift in the person's perception of love. They admit that they once believed they could easily live without their partner's love, but now they realize they cannot function without it. Their need for love has become as essential as their need for coffee or tea, something they require every day. They find themselves trapped in the clutches of their beloved and unable to break free from the addiction. The phrase "you're getting to be a habit with me" is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the extent of their emotional dependence.


Overall, the lyrics of "Take Me With You" convey the intoxicating and addictive nature of love. The person singing the song acknowledges that their partner has become a habit they cannot break away from, highlighting the strong hold the love and affection have on them.




Lyrics © Roba Music Verlag GMBH, BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Songtrust Ave, Peermusic Publishing, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: HARRY WARREN, AL DUBIN

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@jerroldbrandell6647

This little-known gem of an album by Oliver Nelson, recorded at Chicago's Universal Studios in the mid-60s, included two stand-out Chicago jazz players -- Art Hoyle & Kenny Soderblom.

@soren362

Oliver Nelson - Great sounding tenor sax, marvelous scoring!

@tepisolacara

Thx 4 uploading this gem.

@donnawilcox7938

Isn't this lovely...

@gillesd91

A small favor of "Blue in green" Embedded in a big band

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