Take On Me
Rebel Big Fish Lyrics


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Talking away
...
I don't know what I'm to say
I'll say it anyway
Today's another day to find you
Shine away

...
I'm coming for your love okay
Take on me (take on me)

Take on me (take meon)
I'll be gone in a day or two
So needless to say at odds and ends
But I'll be stumbling away
Slowly learning that life is okay
Say after me

It's so much 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, things that you say
Yeah, is it life or just a play
My worries away
You're all the things I've got to remember
You shine away

I'll be coming for you anyway
Take on me (take on me)
Take on me (take on me)
I'll be gone in a day or two
Take on me (take on me)




I'll be gone in a day or two
...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Take on Me" by A-ha tell a story of someone who is trying to get the attention and affection of someone they're interested in. The song starts with the singer saying that he doesn't know what to say, but he'll say it anyway. He is determined to find this person and "take them on," even if it means he'll be gone in a day or two. The lyrics suggest that the person he's singing to has some reservations about taking a chance on him, hence the line "it's so much better to be safe than sorry."


As the song progresses, the singer continues to express his desire to be with this person. He finds comfort in the things they say and the memories they make together. He promises to come for them, but at the same time, acknowledges that everything is temporary, and he may be gone soon.


Overall, "Take on Me" is a song about taking risks, being vulnerable, and living in the moment. It's a sweet and optimistic song that encourages people to prioritize love and connection over fear and uncertainty.


Line by Line Meaning

Talking away
Trying to communicate but not sure what to say.


I don't know what I'm to say
Not knowing what to say, but speaking anyway.


I'll say it anyway
Taking a chance and speaking up despite uncertainty.


Today's another day to find you
Each day presents an opportunity to connect with others.


Shine away
Keep shining bright, despite any obstacles or challenges.


I'm coming for your love okay
Expressing a desire for emotional connection.


Take on me (take on me)
Inviting someone to take a chance on a relationship.


Take me on (take on me)
Repeating the invitation to take a chance on a relationship.


I'll be gone in a day or two
Acknowledging the fragility of relationships and how quickly they can end.


So needless to say at odds and ends
Confessing that the relationship has not been easy.


But I'll be stumbling away
Admitting to mistakes and missteps in the relationship.


Slowly learning that life is okay
Pondering the ups and downs of life and coming to realize that things will be okay in the end.


Say after me
Inviting the other person to repeat or affirm the sentiments being expressed.


It's so much better to be safe than sorry
Encouraging caution and mindfulness in navigating relationships.


Oh, things that you say
Reflecting on past conversations and words spoken.


Yeah, is it life or just a play
Questioning the nature of reality and whether life is a game or something more meaningful.


My worries away
Finding comfort and solace in another person, away from worries and stresses.


You're all the things I've got to remember
Recognizing the importance of the other person in shaping one's life and memories.


You shine away
Celebrating the light and positivity that the other person brings into life.


I'll be coming for you anyway
Reaffirming the desire for a relationship, despite any challenges or obstacles.




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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
I'll be stumbling away
Slowly learning that life is OK
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
Is it live 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)
In a day (take me on, take on me)
(Take on me, take on me)
(Take me on, take on me)
(Take on me)



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