Take It Back
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Well we're just two ships passing through the night
Two lost lonely people inside
I wanted to hold you tight
Or get away
Your eyes don't look close to mine
Lonely times and the people the same
You've seen what you've been
And you mean what you say
And you say what it is

Just take it back
Take it back
What we had
Take it

I wanna hold you tight
These days turn so lonely tonight
I wanna kiss your lips and get away
Sometimes lonely people change
And these days get so lonely in May
I try so hard to make what I can't seem to say
And these days get so far away
And I want what I can't say
So take it back

Oh, it's gonna come a day
Oh, it's gonna come a day
So take it back
Take it back
So take it back
Take it, no, no, no

Well we're just two ships passing through the night
Two lost lonely people inside
I wanted your touch, but you can't feel my fingers; I can't say too much
So I (try) try to get away
Oh, why did I stay?
Oh, you got this little lonely-hearted man
And you cry all the time, and I know
That these days, they don't go where they go
And I can't feel my hands anymore

So take it back
Take it back
What we had
Take it back
Just take it back
Take it back
What we had




Just take it, just take it
Just take it back

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Nate Ruess' song Take It Back paint a picture of two people drifting apart, despite their deep desire to hold on to what they used to have. The opening lines describe them as two ships passing through the night, both lost and lonely. The singer yearns to hold the other person tight, but can't seem to bridge the gap between them. The line "lonely times and the people the same" suggests that both individuals are struggling with their own personal demons, which prevent them from connecting in a meaningful way.


As the song progresses, the singer expresses his desire to go back to what they used to have. He wants to kiss the other person's lips and hold them close, but acknowledges that sometimes, change is inevitable. He tries to communicate his feelings, but finds himself at a loss for words. The chorus, "take it back, take it back, what we had, take it," is a plea to rewind time and bring their relationship back to the way it used to be.


The song's final verse is a lament for what could have been. The singer feels like a "little lonely-hearted man" and can no longer feel his hands. He ends the song with the same plea as before, "take it back, take it back, what we had, take it," as if hoping that the power of his words alone can resurrect their lost love.


Line by Line Meaning

Well we're just two ships passing through the night
We are like two ships crossing paths in the darkness of the night, without really connecting or understanding each other.


Two lost lonely people inside
We are both lost and lonely souls who are struggling internally to find clarity and purpose.


I wanted to hold you tight
I craved your physical touch and presence, hoping it would bring me comfort and security.


Or get away
At the same time, I felt overwhelmed and conflicted in my desire to either stay and be with you, or leave and escape my emotional turmoil.


Your eyes don't look close to mine
I sense that there is a distance between us, emotionally and mentally, and that we are not on the same page or wavelength.


Lonely times and the people the same
We are both feeling the effects of our personal struggles and are unable to fully connect or empathize with each other's pain.


You've seen what you've been
You have experienced your own suffering and challenges, which shapes who you are and how you interact with the world.


And you mean what you say
You are sincere and honest in your words and actions, and I appreciate your authenticity.


And you say what it is
You speak your mind and express your true feelings and thoughts, without holding back or hiding behind a facade.


Just take it back
I wish we could go back to a simpler time, before our problems and issues complicated our relationship.


What we had
I am reminiscing about the good times we shared together, and longing for that sense of joy and fulfillment.


I wanna hold you tight
I am still yearning for physical and emotional intimacy with you, hoping that it could heal our wounds and bring us closer.


These days turn so lonely tonight
I feel even more isolated and detached now, as the cold and dark nights amplify my sense of loneliness and despair.


I wanna kiss your lips and get away
I have conflicting desires to both express my affection and passion for you, and to escape the complicated and confusing nature of our relationship.


Sometimes lonely people change
We are both undergoing transformations and shifts in our personal growth and development, which may lead us down different paths.


And these days get so lonely in May
The month of May represents a time when everything is in bloom and growing, yet I feel trapped and stuck in my own malaise and pain.


I try so hard to make what I can't seem to say
I struggle to articulate my true feelings and thoughts, even though I am trying my best to communicate and connect with you.


And these days get so far away
Our relationship feels more distant and disconnected than ever, as we struggle to bridge the gaps between us and find common ground.


And I want what I can't say
My desires and wishes are often hidden or unspoken, and I struggle to express them in a meaningful and clear way.


Oh, it's gonna come a day
I have a sense that things will change and evolve over time, even though I am not sure how or when this will happen.


So take it back
I wish we could undo some of the mistakes and misunderstandings that have created tension and distance between us.


Take it, no, no, no
I am hesitant and unsure about how to move forward, and I fear that any action or decision I make will only make things worse.


I wanted your touch, but you can't feel my fingers; I can't say too much
I crave physical and emotional closeness with you, but I am unable to fully express my needs and desires, or to receive the same from you.


Oh, why did I stay?
I question my own choices and decisions, wondering if I made the right call by staying with you despite our challenges and struggles.


Oh, you got this little lonely-hearted man
I feel small and insignificant compared to the vastness of the world and the complexity of our relationship, and I struggle to find my place in it all.


And you cry all the time, and I know
I am aware of your pain and suffering, and I feel empathy and compassion for you even as I struggle to make sense of my own emotions.


That these days, they don't go where they go
Time feels strange and confusing, as the days seem to slip away quickly but also drag on endlessly, without any clear direction or purpose.


And I can't feel my hands anymore
I am so numb and disconnected from my own emotions and sensations, that I struggle to even feel or touch anything physically or emotionally.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: EMILE HAYNIE, NATHANIEL JOSEPH RUESS, JEFFREY BHASKER

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

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"Take It Back"

Well we're just two ships passing through the night
Two lost lonely people inside
I wanted to hold you tight
Or get away
Your eyes don't look close to mine
Lonely times and the people the same
You've seen what you've been
And you mean what you say
And you say what it is

Just take it back
Take it back
What we had
Take it

I wanna hold you tight
These days turn so lonely tonight
I wanna kiss your lips and get away
Sometimes lonely people change
And these days get so lonely in May
I try so hard to make what I can't seem to say
And these days get so far away
And I want what I can't say
So take it back

Oh, it's gonna come a day
Oh, it's gonna come a day
So take it back
Take it back
So take it back
Take it, no, no, no

Well we're just two ships passing through the night
Two lost lonely people inside
I wanted your touch, but you can't feel my fingers; I can't say too much
So I (try) try to get away
Oh, why did I stay?
Oh, you got this little lonely-hearted man
And you cry all the time, and I know
That these days, they don't go where they go
And I can't feel my hands anymore

So take it back
Take it back
What we had
Take it back
Just take it back
Take it back
What we had
Just take it, just take it
Just take it back



All comments from YouTube:

Nate Ruess

The only thing better than not having to be in your own music video is having someone as cool as Patrick taking your place. And because of what an incredible job he did, I'm currently holding auditions for someone to do interviews and press photos for me too.

Axel

I love you nate ruess please reply back

Axel

I love you nate ruess please reply back

Axel

I love you nate ruess please reply back

18grape

+Nate Ruess Try looking for someone who's more speculative, funnier, handsomer and a better singer than you. Now that's what I call a mission impossible.

Nora M

I love your incredible voice, I'm looking forward to more of you in the future

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ÐoN BLaZe

Nate Ruess is one of the most amazing and underrated voices on the planet

shanliyaa aa

Yeah, I feel bad for him

Shashank Sharma

+Shanwey Belle Francia I know 20 artists who are amazing and still are underrated, but i don't feel bad for them. I feel special.

Mairs

too right he's one of the only singers who sound how they do in video as he does in real life he's a real talent

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