Grammy Award Winner Sambora brings to the table his Songwriters Hall of Fame skills conjuring addictive hooks and poetic lyrics. His skills on the guitar are renowned worldwide as well as his philanthropic nature. The Australian-born rock goddess Orianthi, brings her incredible guitar talent and sensitive song-writing prowess to the table. She is one of only three female guitarists ever to grace the cover of US Guitar magazine, the first female guitarist to play in Alice Cooper’s band and was enlisted by the late Michael Jackson for his ‘This Is It’ concert tour.
Rocking spectacles of guitar wizardry, the charismatic rock duo create an extraordinary show with some incredible surprises.
Take Me
RSO Lyrics
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Take me take me take me
Take me who i am
Take me take me
For who i am
Take me take me take me
For who i am
Who do i see honestly
I posses so many different sides
Funny its me
I tried to be somebody else
But that didn't fly
My heart couldn't hide
It didn't wanna die
Im alive
Take me, take me for who i am
Take me take me take me
Take me who i am
Take me take me
For who i am
Take me take me take me
For who i am
Now the spotlights coming down
Light on my face but not my heart
I swear i left it on the stage overnight, show must go on
Deep inside i've got the hope
That im not a joke
Fools are just a fake
I've made some bad mistakes
Thats what it takes
Take me, take me for who i am
Take me take me take me
Take me who i am
Take me take me
For who i am
Take me take me take me
For who i am
-Guitar solo-
Sometimes our life seems out of reach
So i just make believe
Because i know i want it all
Want it all yeah
We all make our own mistakes
With all our gives and all our takes
Down in heaven theres a living hell
Living hell yeah
Theres a stranger deep inside
That puts on a show
Through my hopes and fears
I wander through my years
Through my years, years
Tell me where you gonna hide
When your memories haunt you inside
Well its a heavy load heavy load no
Take me, take me
What you see is what you get
Take me, take me
What i give is what i get, get, get
Take me take me
Down in heaven you can hide
Take me take me
Trying to hang on to your pride
Take me, take me
Im just trying to love myself
Take me take me
Perfection ain't real
Here on planet earth
Take me take me
Take me take me
Yeah if u want me want me
Yeah if you need me need me need me
For who i am
Love me say you love me
The song, "Take Me" by RSO, is a heartfelt and passionate plea for acceptance for who the artist is. The song opens with the repeated phrase "take me," emphasizing the importance of being accepted and seen for who they truly are. The lyrics continue with a reflection on the different sides of the artist's personality, acknowledging that they have tried to be someone else in the past but have come to realize that they cannot hide their true self. The guitar solo in the middle of the song emphasizes the emotional nature of the lyrics, as the music intensifies in conjunction with the artist's passion.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the importance of being accepted for who they are, not who others want them to be. The lyrics suggest that the artist is tired of being judged and criticized for their mistakes and imperfections. At the same time, there is a recognition that they are not alone in their struggles, as we all make mistakes and have our own unique challenges to overcome. The song is ultimately a powerful call to love and accept ourselves for who we are, flaws and all.
Overall, "Take Me" is a deeply personal and introspective song that speaks to the universal human experience of wanting to be accepted and loved for who we truly are.
Line by Line Meaning
Take me, take me, for who i am
I want you to love and accept me as I am, without trying to change me
Take me who I am
I am asking you to accept and appreciate me for who I am, without any judgment or criticism
Look in the mirror of my life
Let's take a closer look at my life and see what I have to offer
Who do I see honestly
I am willing to be honest and transparent about who I am as a person
I possess so many different sides
There are many different facets to my personality and identity
Funny it's me
It may be surprising, but all these different sides of me make up the whole person that I am
I tried to be somebody else
There have been times where I have tried to conform to societal expectations and be someone I'm not
But that didn't fly
Ultimately, pretending to be someone else didn't work for me
My heart couldn't hide
It was impossible for me to suppress my true feelings and emotions
It didn't wanna die
My authentic self refused to be silenced or erased
I'm alive
I am proud to be alive and to be the person that I am
Now the spotlights coming down
I am in the spotlight and under scrutiny from others
Light on my face but not my heart
Despite the attention, my true self is not fully visible or understood by others
I swear I left it on the stage overnight, show must go on
I have to leave my personal life behind and put on a performance for others, no matter what happens behind the scenes
Deep inside I've got the hope
Despite the challenges, I am still hopeful and optimistic about my future
That I'm not a joke
I hope that others will take me seriously as a person, instead of dismissing me as a joke or a caricature
Fools are just a fake
I don't want to be seen as a fool or a fake, but as a genuine and sincere human being
I've made some bad mistakes
I am not perfect and have made mistakes in the past
That's what it takes
Making mistakes is a natural part of life and growth, and I can learn from them
Sometimes our life seems out of reach
Life can be difficult and challenging at times, and it may feel like our goals and dreams are impossible to achieve
So I just make believe
In order to cope, I sometimes resort to imagining and fantasizing about a better life
Because I know I want it all
Despite the challenges, I am still committed to pursuing my dreams and aspirations
We all make our own mistakes
Making mistakes is a universal human experience, and we all have to learn from them
With all our gives and all our takes
Life is about both giving and taking, and we must balance these two elements in order to succeed
Down in heaven there's a living hell
Even in the best situations, there can still be struggles and difficulties that we have to face
There's a stranger deep inside
There is a part of ourselves that we may not fully understand or recognize
That puts on a show
Sometimes we may feel like we are pretending or putting on a facade in order to fit in with others
Through my hopes and fears
I have experienced both hope and fear in my life, but I try to move forward regardless
I wander through my years, through my years, years
Life is a journey, and I am constantly exploring and learning as I go
Tell me where you gonna hide
When facing our own memories and vulnerabilities, we may feel like we have to hide or escape
When your memories haunt you inside
Sometimes our past experiences can continue to affect us and cause us distress or anguish
Well it's a heavy load heavy load no
Dealing with these internal struggles can be a heavy burden to bear
Take me, take me, what you see is what you get
I am being honest and authentic about who I am, and I hope you will accept me as I am
Take me, take me, what I give is what I get, get, get
I hope that by being genuine and sincere, I will attract others who are also genuine and sincere
Take me, take me, down in heaven you can hide
Despite the challenges of life, there is still hope and beauty to be found if we look for it
Take me, take me, trying to hang on to your pride
It can be difficult to admit our flaws and shortcomings, but it is important to be humble and honest with ourselves
Take me, take me, I'm just trying to love myself
In order to be able to love others, we must first love and accept ourselves
Perfection ain't real, here on planet Earth
We should not strive for perfection, as it is an unattainable ideal that only leads to disappointment and frustration
Take me, take me
I am vulnerable and open, and I hope that you will accept me for who I am
Yeah if you want me want me
If you are willing to accept me for who I am, then I am willing to let you into my life
Yeah if you need me need me need me
If you need someone to love and support you, I am here for you
For who I am
I am asking you to accept and appreciate me for who I am, without trying to change or fix me
Love me say you love me
At the end of the day, we all want to be loved and accepted for who we are
Writer(s): ROCK BOB, ROCK ROBERT JENS
Contributed by Lillian A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.