Take Me Back
Paper White Lyrics


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I want you to know this
Some moments are rare
Don't take me for granted
Just take me there

And I'm never gonna ask for me
I'm never gonna ask for more
'Cause when we fall into place
There's nothing else worth dreaming for

So take me back,
Just take me back
Just take me back
Just take me, take me
Just take me back

I'm learning to leave you
'Cause you don't ask me to stay
Don't make me believe you
And walk away

So I'm never gonna ask for me
I'm never gonna ask for more
'Cause when we fall into place
There's nothing else worth dreaming for

So take me back,
Just take me back
Just take me back
Just take me, take me
I'm not running
Just take me back
Just take me back
Just take me back
Just take me, take me
Just take me back

Don't leave me for nothing
I'll never let you say goodbye
If I don't want it
I promise you it's not the end

So take me back,
Just take me back
Just take me back
Just take me, take me
I'm not running
Just take me back
Just take me back
Just take me back




Just take me, take me
Just take me back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Paper White's song Take Me Back describe a complex and at times conflicting relationship between two individuals. The singer is pleading with their partner to recognize the importance of their relationship and not take it for granted, while at the same time acknowledging that they are willing to leave if that is what is needed. The chorus is a repeated plea for the partner to "take them back", suggesting that although they may leave for a time, they will always want to return to the safety and security of their relationship.


The first line of the song sets the stage for the tone and themes of the lyrics to come. "I want you to know this / Some moments are rare," the singer says, suggesting that they recognize the special nature of their relationship and the need to honor it. They continue, "Don't take me for granted / Just take me there," implying that their partner needs to actively invest in the relationship and value the singer.


However, these sentiments are complicated by the second verse, where the singer says, "I'm learning to leave you / 'Cause you don't ask me to stay / Don't make me believe you / And walk away." Here, the singer is acknowledging that they may need to leave the relationship in order to maintain their sense of self-worth, but they are wary of their partner's ability to let them go.


Overall, the lyrics of Take Me Back are a moving exploration of the complexity and ambivalence that can arise in relationships. The singer is torn between the desire for security and the need for independence, and their partner's response to these conflicting desires will ultimately determine the fate of their relationship.


Line by Line Meaning

I want you to know this
I want to express this to you


Some moments are rare
There are certain moments that are precious and unique


Don't take me for granted
Don't assume that I will always be here


Just take me there
Take me to the moment and place that we will cherish


And I'm never gonna ask for me
I won't ask for anything for myself


I'm never gonna ask for more
I won't demand anything beyond what we have now


'Cause when we fall into place
When we are together in the moment


There's nothing else worth dreaming for
It is the ultimate fulfilling experience


I'm learning to leave you
I am practicing letting you go


'Cause you don't ask me to stay
Because you don't want me to stay


Don't make me believe you
Don't give me false hope


And walk away
Then leave me


Don't leave me for nothing
Don't abandon me without reason


I'll never let you say goodbye
I won't allow you to leave without acceptance


If I don't want it
If I don't agree to it


I promise you it's not the end
It doesn't have to be over if I don't agree to end it




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, A SIDE MUSIC LLC D/B/A MODERN WORKS MUSIC PUBLISHING
Written by: BENJAMIN MARSHALL, KATELYN MARSHALL

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@artestra

I accidentally hit the search button on my car radio and caught the tail end of this song and immediately fell in love ❤ I never heard the song again on any radio channel. I’m so glad I could Shazam it

@jdwarr1

"Don't Talk to Irene" sent me here. Great movie and great song! Love the 80's pop vibe.

@lameplanet

Such a great hook. Paperwhite have been knocking out amazing songs for years now.

@magurofan

Thank you H&M and Shazam!

@valerielozada2583

I listen to this song everyday. 

@tanveerfaisal

Hey! This is beautiful.

@rajithmaligaspe

Why aren't mainstream pop artists making this kind of music? More importantly why aren't genius artists like these not considered mainstream pop artists? 

@DragonbornPrime

+Rajith Maligaspe i feel that pain, such beautiful music and many people will never hear it :(

@don.timeless4993

+Rajith Maligaspe Probably the people how want to hear garbage music
you & me we search the internet to find good music like this

@user-ob2fe2uz9q

It feels like going back time
by its melody,real amazing.

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