Secondhand Serenade is a one man band from Menlo Park, California. John Ves… Read Full Bio ↴Secondhand Serenade is a one man band from Menlo Park, California. John Vesely, 40, sings and plays guitar and piano. His music is characterized by multitrack recording so he can create the sound of a band by himself. He uses multitrack recording to create vocal harmonies, and a lead acoustic guitar over strummed chords.

After the breakup of Sounds Like Life, featuring himself and Ronnie Day, Vesely started writing and performing his songs solo under the name Secondhand Serenade. (Secondhand, because his wife, Candice, hears all his songs firsthand.) He rented a studio for 8 days and recorded his 10-track debut album "Awake." Through self-promotion through MySpace and PureVolume, he began to build a loyal fanbase and sold his album and merchandise via his MySpace profile. He quickly rose to the MySpace "Top Unsigned Artists" list, and even entered the iTunes Top 100, a feat for an unsigned act.

He has since signed a deal with new label Glassnote Records, founded by CEO Daniel Glass. In total, Secondhand Serenade has sold about 73,000 digital tracks and more than 10,000 copies of his album "Awake," according to Nielsen SoundScan. After the album was released on Glassnote/ILG on Feb. 6, 2007, with two additional songs, it debuted on Billboard's Top Heatseekers chart at # 16.

Vesely was featured on MTV's "You Hear It First," along with spots on AOL Music's "Breakers" and on Yahoo! Music's "Who's Next?".

Another album, "A Twist In My Story," has since been released and a band effect was added digitally. He is on tour, now with a band.

Take Me With You
Secondhand Serenade Lyrics

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Please forgive me if I seem forward
But I've never been in front of anything like you
Its the last place I ever thought I'd be
When I woke up this morning
Is it true?
And that you're always this breathtaking
And your smart and you're willing
My God this is killing me

Tell me all the things you never said
We can lie here and talk for hours in my bed

I don't have anything to hide
I don't have anything
Everything is not for certain
I don't have anything to hide
I don't have anything
Everything is not for certain

You started to see right through me
And I'm loving every minute of it
Its like I'm born again
Every time I breath in so,
If you're curious,
My favorite color's blue
And I like to sing in the shower
If you like, I'll sing to you

Tell me all the things you never said
We can lie here and talk for hours in my bed

I don't have anything to hide
I don't have anything
Everything is not for certain
I don't have anything to hide
I don't have anything
Every thing is not for certain

Tell me all of your hopes,
All of your dreams
I want you to take me there (take me there)
Tell me all of your hopes,
All of your dreams
I want to take you there (take you there)
Tell me everything
Every breath, I want you to know I'll be there
There's just one more thing,
One request
I want you to take me with you

Take me with you

I will never let you down
I will love you now and forever

Overall Meaning

In Secondhand Serenade's song "Take Me with You," the singer expresses his admiration for someone he sees as breathtaking and intelligent. He confesses that he never expected to be standing in front of someone like this individual, and he is enthralled by the experience. He invites them to share their deepest thoughts and desires while lying in his bed, promising that he has nothing to hide. He reveals a few things about himself, such as his favorite color and the fact that he likes to sing in the shower, demonstrating his willingness to open up and be vulnerable with this person.

The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Tell me all the things you never said," suggesting that the singer is making a concerted effort to get to know this person on a deep and authentic level. He wants to hear about their hopes and dreams and promises to support them in every way possible. He exclaims that he wants this person to take him with them, promising that he will never let them down and will love them forever.

Overall, the lyrics of "Take Me with You" convey the idea of a deep and immediate connection between two people who are open and honest with each other. The singer is unafraid to show vulnerability and asks the same of the person he is addressing in the song.

Line by Line Meaning

Please forgive me if I seem forward
I hope I am not being too direct by saying this

But I've never been in front of anything like you
You are the most exceptional person I have ever met

Its the last place I ever thought I'd be When I woke up this morning Is it true?
Meeting you is something I never expected, is it real?

And that you're always this breathtaking And your smart and you're willing My God this is killing me
Your beauty and intelligence is overwhelming me

We can lie here and talk for hours in my bed
Let's spend all day in bed, sharing our secrets and thoughts

I don't have anything to hide I don't have anything Every thing is not for certain
I have nothing to hide, and I am not sure what the future holds

You started to see right through me And I'm loving every minute of it Its like I'm born again Every time I breath in
You understand me like no one ever has before, and it is invigorating

If you're curious, My favorite color's blue And I like to sing in the shower If you like, I'll sing to you
If you want to know more about me, I am happy to share these small details

Tell me all of your hopes, All of your dreams I want you to take me there (take me there)
Let's talk about your dreams and aspirations, I want to be a part of your future

There's just one more thing, One request I want you to take me with you
The only thing I ask of you is that you take me along in your journey

Take me with you I will never let you down I will love you now and forever
Take me with you, I will be loyal and love you forever

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: Prince Rogers Nelson

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Comments from YouTube:

Rambino

9y↑120

They don't make music like this anymore :'( <3

SomethingWrong

😣😔

Digma Heldy Pratama

Romano Aqila

@Digma Heldy Pratama ANJAY INDO

TOFROO

3y↑1

Even if they want to recreate it, it will never be the same as the original..

Muhammad Abyzard Akbar Raharjono

@Romano Aqila halo bro, salam penikmat secondhand

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This Guy

9y↑44

Sang this to my wife (Then girlfriend) seven years ago. Seven whole years. It's incredible how strongly this song makes me think of her even to this day. I truly love her and our son. A timeless, beautiful song.

OrangeCrush Gamer Official

4y↑2

I hope everything is going good

Adam Boulier

6y↑2

Will never stop loving this song.

Lester Reyes

7y↑2

It has been 8 years since I had started listening to this and it has never failed to impress me. The melody itself is so catchy. 😊

MadzandShanz

16y↑1

this is sang right from the heart. its not covered up at all. its just right out to the point. i love it. ♥♥♥♥♥

Aqua Fox

1y↑2

Full of feelings, cozy emotions. I love this song.

Nova

1y↑1

💯

ZkellyYugi

8y↑4

I get the chills everytime for this song, first time I hear this song in almost 2 years, still awesome..

FoxPopuli

12y↑1

Honestly? This is by far the best song on the entire record. I lack the words to describe how much I love this tune :3

Manon Lamartine

14y↑1

I can't really explain with words how much this song hit me, you would never imagine you could feel like this - but you can, actually. Beautiful.

Gio Vazz

11y↑3

All of SecondHand Serenade's songs make me feel emotional, they the best! :)

Batsncats

15y↑1

I love secondhand Serenade. his music is for people who like to ... bring their emotions to a whole 'nother level. =] Their songs are amazing.

Patricia Silverio

secondhand serenade's songs never gets old

Alex N.

9y↑41

I used to listen to this song over and over when my husband, then long distance good friend, was living in anopther state. Our story is a bit compliacted but I remember hoping for a day we could be together and now we are married :) Took sometime but we made it together and now have 2 wonderful boys :) It happens! Just never give up on love!

Arabella

5y↑6

Alex N. This song got me to get on a plane and fly 1800 miles to be with my future husband. Leaving my entire life behind. Fast forward a year and a half and we just welcomed our beautiful daughter Lily Ann into the world. Life couldn’t get any better.

Tommy D

4y↑1

kinda in that situation myself, killing me too. not being able to be with her. but I will be. . .

toby

13y

With a singer, there is usually a couple of songs you do not like, but with secondhand serenade, they're all great! :D

Ben Green

14y

lovely song, love this band :)

Niha Novacaine

13y

It's funny how simple words and simple sentences can make a beautiful song that conveys what you want to say so directly. Hats off to Secondhand Serenade

Paula Nicole Orpilla

13y↑1

No WORDS can EXPLAIN the FEELING i FEEL whenever i listen to SecondHand Serenade. . . Just so AMAZING. . . It makes me MELT ♥.♥

Cory Comp

12y↑1

i think these guys have some of the best acoustic songs out there

JonnyB__TTV

12y↑3

I'm Jon and my now ex fiancé is with someone else it hurts like crazy. But I know she is happy now. Secondhand serenade has literally saved my life. I cut my veins and was about to bleed out but the this song came on my computer and reminded me why I was so sad. All those happy memories started flooding back. She may be with someone else but she'll always live in my heart. And advice to everyone out there if you have someone special don't take them for granted they could be gone at any moment.

Homer Abejuro

3y↑1

how are you now buddy

t0njew

15y

I loooooove this band! Their songs make me relaxed and sad, but i don't know. it just does something, .. that I can't explain .

Alicia Hernandez

14y

I love Secondhand Serenade for his acoustic guitar play. It's beautiful, and creative. As another acoustic guitar player, I look up & admire him as an artist & musician.

Marina

11y↑1

increibleee! es una voz preciosa:)

Sage

14y↑1

truly if you really listen to this song it can bring you far it makes you think of what life is about or even things you would usually never ask yourself :)

Abby Fett

13y↑1

Almost every song by Secondhand Serenade makes me play out a scean in my head where my crush realizes im the one for him and since he is a good singer he would sing me one of the songs by them...I guess a girl can dream</3

Kevin Dardeman

9y↑5

I just looked up the chords and started singing while playing the guitar part. I have to say this is a challenging song to accomplish while singing and accompanying yourself on guitar. John definitely knows what the fuck he is doing when it comes to composing a song. The format/structure and personalty is so well defined that it creates such an impressive, relatable catchy song. Teach me your ways bro! Lets collab!! lol

metalover15

15y

Amo este som.. é prefeito..!!

Navjot Waraich

15y

oh i just love this song and the guitar playing in it is just amazing. i wish i could play guitar like that :( it inspires me to learn to play guitar,anyways great song :)

puh-lease

12y↑1

This is the first time I heard the song and now I can't stop listening to this. <3

lydia21lydia

16y↑1

there's not one of their songs that i don't like.. they are just amazing!!!

WildWolfSpirit1195

13y

Best song ever! I have loved this song for the last almost three months since my friend introduced me to it! Love it!!

Sherry Itaou

10y↑3

being sick and listening to this in fall....always makes my day better...don't ask me how

livemypast7854

14y↑1

when i first heard this song i was like "wow, how do artists relate to my life?" this song is just like me and my love.. it discribes us so well :)

hcmotherster

14y↑1

This is my first time hearing this song and I love it! Take me with you. I will never let you down. I will love you now and forever. <3

This Guy

12y

This is one of the first songs I ever sang to my girlfriend. Hearing this after almost 3 years later made me cry. Thank you for showing up on my recommended videos list.

louiselah

15y↑1

wow. how does a person come up w words like these? and he sings them so earnestly too. so heart-breakingly touching.

MidnightWonders

12y

so wish i could play guitar like this!!! :P and lyrics are so good in all their songs :) lovin you secondhand serenade <3

Destiny Baldwin

7y↑8

2017 and still love this song

DragonhunterG6

Same, man

Great Dragon

6y↑1

Destiny Baldwin you look like my ex :/

Kayla Trenholme

16y

I love Secondhand Serenade! <3 There absolutly Awesome!

Colbertrox

14y

He is truly one of the best artist I have everrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr heard. So amazing. :]

Lynnette

12y

Yesterday was the first time listening to this band and I love every song I've heard from them so far!

SubakuNoRin

15y

I know, they're so brilliant! I adore this band! <3

Jonah Naylor

I love the way the guitar plays in this song makes me wanna learn it on the guitar!!!

ThatRandum

8y↑17

I haven't heard this in years..I HAD to stop listening to it to block out all the pain and memories it gave of my ex. I adore and love her so deeply it's painfully tormenting and scary. I finally give this song another listen and sing my heart out. Not long after, a whole fuckin' water work of tears drenched my face. The lyrics describe exactly how I felt then and still now. If only I got to tell her all the things I'd wanted to in the past...Now she's engaged to a REALLY good guy who has become a good friend to me and my heart literally BREAKS everytime I think of them getting married. I obviously am too late and have regretted every moment since. Now, I know I won't be able to change anything now BUT when it's the right moment soon enough..I will confess everything to her. FINALLY after all these years, and I will sing this song to her. So, in the end I will have no regrets and be free. Ahhh, good luck me. ^^

Angelo Gomez

8y↑1

so what happened

ThatRandum

+WannaSteeze She lives a few hours away from me, so I rarely ever get a chance to see her. Still haven't had a chance.

ThatRandum

+TheEddy1262 It REALLY is, man. I just wish it weren't MY heartbreaking story. :\

Angelo Gomez

8y↑1

ThatRandum Well if you get to read this ..i think you should pick up the phone and call her .don.t miss out on the opportunity you'll regret the rest of you life.

ThatRandum

8y↑1

Oh, I know I'll regret it forever if I don't tell her BEFORE she gets married, that thought always ran through mind. I dunno when they're supposed to be getting married but I really don't wanna know either. Though, I think this too important to conversate about over the phone, I need it to be face to face. Thanks for the advice regardless, man. ^-^ I appreciate it.

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246MoR

15y

omg... what a song *no words*.... what a beautiful creation,,... it's like someone read what's in my heart and sang it... with that pure voice.... *amazed*

Yuuki Shiraz

13y

I LOVE THERE MUSIC THEY JUST WRITE THINGS THAT RELATE TO HOW I FEEL AT THIS MOMENT IN TIME!

L Guballa

12y↑1

I so love Secondhand Serenade. THUMBS UP! :)

Jennarrrr

13y

This song always makes me smile (:

Joyce Gem

8y↑1

More songs like this please <3

Fall3n Angel

10y↑3

I love this band and there songs my fav songs from them is, why,fall for you,broken,your call,take me with you,our time and maybe! I ♥ Secodhand Serenade

Mary O'Connell

12y

i love the guitar in this song. its just so awesome <3

Tokamac

13y

this song drops my stomach everytime i hear it its so peaceful and amazing..

Trent D

11y

I feel that way listening to them as well.. it really is a feeling unlike any other.. it makes being lonely feel a little less alone.

tdpjms

16y

such an amazing song!!!

carl subingsubing

2016 ... still love this song .. and i love second hand serenade .. more music please :)

Jezzra Orencio

8y↑9

2016 and I am still listening to this song. 😭

luisyo7

15y

amo esta cancion! x)

Larisa Hall

15y

I love the song so much! my fav song by them :)

Chey

11y

I've listened to this song for years, gone through so many boy friends, now this song only reminds me of one person. This song, is amazing, just like he is.

oksana bear

16y↑2

I think all their songs are amazing

Lovey

5y↑1

loving it😍

Madison Lambert

13y↑6

Why am i in love with the " my favorite color's blue and I like to sing in the shower" part ? <3

blutundeisen

13y

man there should be more musicans like secondhand serenade that sing about things that really care in life i listen to secondhand serenade and it just makes my love to my girl stronger :D man i love his songs :D

Beausie Bunny

14y

I heard this the first time the other day, I can't stop listening to it, my bf and I are exactly like this, and we are so much in love. Almost at 9 months!

Hong Edric

5y↑1

IT'S 2019 AND STILL I LOVE THIS SONG :) <3

Jose'smummy Layza

15y

luv this song always close my eyes to listen to it cus i feel i can get it better lol Its awesome

Florentina Ene

12y

i love secondhand serenade<3 <3 <3 one of the best songs I've ever heard~!

Xavia “Lynn” Skywalker

9y↑3

Love it;)

wundersoy

15y

Amazing song utterly breath taking,

Brianna Carver

16y

yahh they blew me away live. i landed myself front row and center like i was eating stage i have no idea how i got so lucky but the only people in front of me were the band (: ya ferris and allred opened and they were amazing. there were people who came from s dakota to see them. absolutely amazing. i can't talk because i lost my voice from screaming so hard (: loved it loved it ELL OH VEE EE DEE it (:

I Am Because of YOU

2017 and still LOVING IT😍

angela artuso

14y

this song never gets old!! i love it!!! <3 SS for life!!

Britnee Roylance

12y

<3 Love this song. its on repeat for me now:):):):):)

cheyenne kukowski

8y↑3

its 2016 and I be listening to this song ❤👋

Drew Coad

14y

adore this song and makes me have deep thoughts of the one i lost deepest to my heart i can hardly write this all teared up...<3 secondhand serenade

Taea.

11y↑1

My boyfriend sent me one of their songs: Fall for you Sweetest thing ever! I fell in love with this band and I listen to them everyday, Secondhand Serenade is my life <3

Zandrix Oseña

Me too since 2008. 💙

Bucket List Adventures

13y

I love all Secondhand Serenade songs ... they are so meaningfull!! :))

Skylar Pedersen

16y

i have never heard this song untill now either.. its a really good song, and its very easy to understand. its like.. you KNOW the lyrics, and can fully comprehend what they mean. live isnt all about love, but when you find it, you never want to let go of it.. i should kno.. </3

Arah 💓

One of my faves ❤

Taylor Ruby

8y↑30

2016
ive always loved secondhand serenade

oksana bear

Taylor Ruby me too

Akhum sangtam

yes same here

Elizabeth Wagner

13y

I love this song!

Pamela Vega

13y

Tbh, I never have listen to secondhand Serenade before or this song I love it .. it is amazing.

Real Jelly

16y

the opening bit is awesome... love this song...

SailorUzamaki

11y

This song is so beautiful !!

saunak podder

8y↑3

right in the feels :'/

Tiffanie Drew

14y

i love this song my boyfriend dedicated it to me and now im constantly listening to it

HalloKitty93

14y

Oh I mean he has maany good songs but this one is one of my very favourites!!! It´s fantastic! can´t stop listening to it!

John Bojurico Cruz

Never gets old

Marc

14y

This song is really cool to learn on guitar x). This song is very nice..

mossycat101

11y

I was writing a story while I was listening to this the first time through, and when I heard the lyrics, "My favorite color's blue." and "I like to sing in the shower" I immediately stopped and switched tabs, staring at youtube blankly. Lol love this song.

Neil Salvador

7y↑20

Take me with you
I will never let you down
I will love you now and forever
😍😘

XxworthlivinxX

16y

made me cry reading the lyrics..love this song

Zibulle91

14y

Love this song <3

isaac foose

been listening to this since 2008 love this band

iTzlmn x

13y

a friend of mine just showed me this song and just love it just nice lyrics!!

Riku Higashikuni

11y

6 years yet still awesome

Sara Snyder

8y↑13

WHY ISN'T THIS ON ITUNES?!?!?! 😩😭

Tesla Henderson

13y

this is like my favorite band i swear im addicted to there music !!

Angelica Chamu

15y

aww que cancion tan bonita me dan ganas de llorar. great song i listento it like everyday :[

Natasha Elali

this band is amazing :)

Jamie Palmateer

14y

i love this song. my bf is a awesome singer and he always sings this to me. this song is so awesome every time i think of him i think of this song i love it!!!!!

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