Take Me Away
Ramin Karimloo & Hadley Fraser Lyrics

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Inside a second you can hear a flower growing in the wind
But does it reach you when there's darkness all around
How many days will this go on
How many thoughts can I obsess
Why do we come apart
And watch it all go down

Take me away I can't deny it

And all that I want is to touch the sky
Show me the way a simple mind
And no one can say it can't be done

I see it shining on the sun
A road that leads beyond this place
A way to push aside the walls that block our path
If time can truly be a lie
There's nothing left but you and I
Denying everything and shattering the glass

Take me away I can't deny it
And all that I want is to touch the sky
Show me the way a simple mind
And no one can say it can't be done

Out of mind out of time
All alone stuck at home
Can't decide Full of pride
I want it all
Left to be only me
Far away everyday
Sanity Vanity
I want it all

Symbolize separation
Let me be set me free

Take me away I can't deny it
And all that I want is to touch the sky
Show me the way a simple mind
And no one can say it can't be done

Take me away (x4)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ramin Karimloo & Hadley Fraser's song "Take Me Away" are about escaping from a place of darkness and confusion. The first verse describes the potential for beauty and growth in the world, but questions whether it can still be felt or noticed when surrounded by darkness. The lyrics then express the frustration of being stuck in this state for an unknown period of time, obsessing over negative thoughts, and watching things fall apart. The chorus is a plea to be taken away from this situation, to reach for something greater, and to find a way to break through the barriers that prevent us from moving forward.

The second verse provides a glimmer of hope, describing a path that leads beyond the current situation, and suggesting that time may not be as limiting as we think. The lyrics then express a sense of urgency to break free from routine and seek out something more, even if it means being alone. The bridge of the song appears to be a call to action, demanding that symbols of separation (presumably mental and emotional barriers) be broken down so that the singer can be set free. The song ends with a repetition of the chorus, emphasizing the strong desire to escape and reach for something better.

Line by Line Meaning

Inside a second you can hear a flower growing in the wind
In the midst of chaos, sometimes you can find something beautiful if you listen closely enough

But does it reach you when there's darkness all around
Even though something beautiful exists, it can be difficult to appreciate it when life is hard

How many days will this go on
How long will this pain last?

How many thoughts can I obsess
How many negative thoughts can I let consume me?

Why do we come apart
Why do we grow distant from the people we love?

And watch it all go down
And stand by as everything falls apart

Take me away I can't deny it
I want to escape my problems

And all that I want is to touch the sky
I want to feel free and limitless

Show me the way a simple mind
I want things to be simple and easy to understand

And no one can say it can't be done
I believe that anything is possible

I see it shining on the sun
I can see a bright future

A road that leads beyond this place
There is more to life than my current situation

A way to push aside the walls that block our path
There is always a way to overcome obstacles