Morten Harket Lyrics

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We're talking away
I don't know what
I'm to say I'll say it anyway
Today's another day to find you
Shying away
I'll be coming for your love, okay?
Take on me (take on me)
Take me on (take on me)

I'll be gone
In a day or two
So needless to say
I'm odds and ends
But I'll be stumbling away
Slowly learning that life is okay
Say after me
It's no better to be safe than sorry
Take on me (take on me)
Take me on (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day or two
Oh, the things that you say, yeah
Is it life or
Just to play my worries away?
You're all the things I've got to remember
You're shying away
I'll be coming for you anyway
Take on me (take on me)
Take me on (take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day
I'll be gone (take on me, take on me)
In a day (take me on, take on me)
(Take on me, take on me)

(Take me on, take on me)
(Take on me)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Take On Me by A-ha express the pursuit of love and overcoming any obstacles that come with it. The song opens with the singer unsure of what to say to the person they're interested in, but nonetheless, they're determined to express their feelings. The 'today's another day to find you' element indicates that maybe the singer has been searching for the right time to confess their love. The chorus, consisting of 'Take on me' and 'take me on,' represents the two people in the relationship taking on each other and embracing the love between them. The line 'I'll be gone in a day or two,' is somewhat ominous, and it could indicate that the singer is only temporarily available or that the relationship won't last long. The second verse references the ups and downs of life, with the singer slowly learning that life is okay despite hardships. The line 'It's no better to be safe than sorry,' suggests that taking chances in love, like confessing their feelings, is better than holding back.

Line by Line Meaning

We're talking away
We're having a conversation and talking continuously.

I don't know what
I'm unsure of what to say.

I'm to say I'll say it anyway
I'll still speak even if I'm unsure of what to say.

Today's another day to find you
It's a new day and I want to search for you.

Shying away
You're avoiding me and keeping your distance.

I'll be coming for your love, okay?
I will seek your affection even if you're hesitant.

Take on me (take on me) Take me on (take on me) I'll be gone In a day or two
Let's embark on a relationship, but it may not last too long.

So needless to say
It goes without saying.

Of odds and ends
A variety of miscellaneous things.

But I'll be stumbling away
I'll make mistakes along the way.

Slowly learning that life is OK
Gradually understanding that life has its ups and downs, but it's still alright.

Say after me
Repeat what I'm about to say.

It's no better to be safe than sorry
It's not always best to be overly cautious.

Oh, the things that you say, yeah
The words that come out of your mouth.

Is it life or Just to play my worries away?
Are you trying to distract me from my problems or is this just normal conversation?

You're all the things I've got to remember
You hold a lot of significance in my life.

You're shying away
You're still hesitant to open up to me.

I'll be coming for you anyway
Despite your reservations, I will still pursue you.

Take on me (take on me) Take me on (take on me) I'll be gone In a day
Let's start something but it may not last too long.

(Take on me, take on me) (Take me on, take on me) I'll be gone (take on me, take on me) In a day (take me on, take on me) (Take on me, take on me) (Take me on, take on me) (Take on me)
Repeat of previous chorus.

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