Take My Time
S.Dot Lyrics


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If you will not be my love
I will not forgive you
You offer me some advice
I forget you

Asleep every morning
And you're going back to sleep
I wake without warning
I will leave, I will leave

Holding on so tight
To something you were lending
You said, "Just take them one at a time
There'll be time for spending"

Released without mourning
Holding on, but hard to keep
Swept away before forming
You leave, you leave, you leave

If you will not be my love
I will not forgive you




I try taking your advice
But I miss you

Overall Meaning

In S.Dot's song "Take My Time," the lyrics depict a story of unrequited love and the struggle to move on. The singer expresses their feelings of resentment towards someone who did not reciprocate their love. The opening lines, "If you will not be my love, I will not forgive you, You offer me some advice, I forget you," convey a sense of anger and disappointment towards the person who didn't return their affections. The singer refuses to forgive this individual and chooses to disregard any advice or words of wisdom they might have offered.


The following lines, "Asleep every morning, And you're going back to sleep, I wake without warning, I will leave, I will leave," represent the singer's restless state. While the person they loved is still able to sleep peacefully, the singer finds themselves waking up abruptly, unable to leave thoughts of this person behind. The decision to leave is inevitable, as the singer realizes that holding on to unrequited love is futile, despite the difficulty of moving on.


The chorus, "Holding on so tight, To something you were lending, You said, 'Just take them one at a time, There'll be time for spending'" reflects on the nature of the relationship. The singer clings onto something that the other person offered, perhaps moments or memories shared. They recall the person's advice to take things slowly and cautiously, but now, it feels empty and meaningless without their presence.


As the song progresses, the singer becomes more nostalgic and laments the absence of the person they loved. The lines, "Released without mourning, Holding on, but hard to keep, Swept away before forming, You leave, you leave, you leave" illustrate the emotions of grief and dissatisfaction. The singer struggles to hold onto the connection they had, but finds it slipping away before it had a chance to fully develop. The repetition of "you leave" emphasizes the departure of this person and the void it has created in the singer's life.


The closing lines, "If you will not be my love, I will not forgive you, I try taking your advice, But I miss you," show the singer's conflicting emotions. Despite their anger and refusal to forgive, they still admit to missing the person who couldn't reciprocate their love. It portrays the complexity of emotions when dealing with unrequited love, as one can simultaneously feel anger, hurt, and longing.


Overall, "Take My Time" portrays the journey of heartbreak, resilience, and the struggle to let go of unfulfilled love.


Line by Line Meaning

If you will not be my love
If you are unwilling to be in a romantic relationship with me


I will not forgive you
I cannot let go of the resentment I feel towards you


You offer me some advice
You provide me with suggestions or guidance


I forget you
I choose to ignore or disregard you


Asleep every morning
Being in a state of rest or unawareness every morning


And you're going back to sleep
You continue to remain unaware or indifferent


I wake without warning
I suddenly become alert or conscious


I will leave, I will leave
I will depart or distance myself from the situation


Holding on so tight
Maintaining a strong grip or attachment


To something you were lending
To an object or idea that you were temporarily providing


You said, 'Just take them one at a time
You advised me to handle them sequentially


There'll be time for spending'
There will be an opportunity for indulgence or enjoyment later


Released without mourning
Letting go without experiencing grief or sorrow


Holding on, but hard to keep
Struggling to maintain or retain a grip


Swept away before forming
Taken away or lost before fully shaping or materializing


You leave, you leave, you leave
You continually depart or abandon


I try taking your advice
I attempt to follow your suggestions or guidance


But I miss you
But I deeply long for your presence or companionship




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Written by: Justin West

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