Take Me Away
State of Being embodies music at its most dynamic, energetic, sophisticated… Read Full Bio ↴State of Being embodies music at its most dynamic, energetic, sophisticated and powerful — all at once. "Haywire," the group's third full-length studio CD, represents a level of proficiency that can only come from longevity. It's interesting that State of Being's first release ten years ago was titled "Dysfunctional Vision." SOB brainchild and lead singer Christopher Foldi has remained true to his original vision, while allowing it to evolve and mature. With Andy Kubiszewski (ex-drummer of Stabbing Westward, The The, Prick) at the controls as producer of "Haywire," Foldi and bandmates have crafted a unique and accessible fusion of brooding vocals, ethereal keyboards, blistering guitars and a solid rhythm section. It's no wonder that State of Being was voted Best Alternative/Electronic Act two years in a row (2004, 2005) by Scene Magazine, Cleveland's premier arts and entertainment weekly. And the band - which also includes Shara Foldi (keyboards, vocals), Scott Foldi (guitars, vocals), Rayanne Turek (bass, vocals), and Randy Blaire (drums) - continues to gain new fans and radio airplay throughout the U.S., Canada and as far away as Australia.

Take Me Away
State of Being Lyrics


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I lost this soul to contradiction
The answer's never justified
Could this pain be an addiction
A place for me to run and hide
Fate versus determination
The different things that we can do
I'm caught up in this indecision
The hurt will break your heart in two

Take me away

I'm so sick of all this burning
I want to escape the revolving door
But I can't stop my instinct of searching
What the hell am I looking for?
The miles I've walked they won't resolve it
The concept's caught in caring too
You'd think by now that I'd desolve it
I wish I knew what I should do

Take me away

I'm tired of hurting, take me from where I am
I'm sick of the burning, take me from where I am
Subtract me out
Out of the equation




You're better without
Me and my situation

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Take Me Away" by State of Being express a sense of inner turmoil caused by conflicting thoughts and emotions. The first verse describes the singer's struggle with contradiction and the inability to find answers to their questions. They wonder if their pain has become an addiction, a place to hide from the world. The following lines introduce the idea of fate versus determination, suggesting that the two concepts are at odds with each other. The singer feels trapped in their indecision, knowing that whatever they choose will hurt them.


The chorus, "Take me away," represents the desire to escape from the situation that is causing the pain. The second verse portrays a sense of desperation, as the singer is tired of searching for something they can't define. They have walked many miles, but nothing seems to offer a resolution to their problem. They wish they could find clarity but are stuck in a cycle of caring too much. The phrase "I wish I knew what I should do" encapsulates the central theme of the song: the search for answers to complex questions.


The final lines of the song offer a solution of sorts. The singer realizes that they are better off out of the equation, and that those around them will benefit if they are removed from the situation. The song ends on a note of acceptance, suggesting that sometimes the best way to escape pain is to remove yourself from the problem.


Line by Line Meaning

I lost this soul to contradiction
I'm struggling to make sense of conflicting thoughts and feelings


The answer's never justified
There's no clear solution to the confusion I'm feeling


Could this pain be an addiction
I wonder if I'm addicted to the emotional pain I'm experiencing


A place for me to run and hide
Pain might be a way for me to escape from reality


Fate versus determination
I'm contemplating the power of free will vs. destiny


The different things that we can do
Humans have various choices when it comes to life paths


I'm caught up in this indecision
I'm struggling to make a decision given all the options


The hurt will break your heart in two
This pain is tearing me apart


Take me away
I want to escape the pain and confusion I'm feeling


I'm so sick of all this burning
I'm exhausted by the emotional turmoil I'm facing


I want to escape the revolving door
I want to break free from my current repetitive cycle


But I can't stop my instinct of searching
Despite wanting to escape, part of me is still searching for something


What the hell am I looking for?
I'm unsure of what exactly I'm searching for


The miles I've walked they won't resolve it
Trying to run away from this issue doesn't seem to solve things


The concept's caught in caring too
This problem is partially caused by how much I care


You'd think by now that I'd dissolve it
I wish this issue would have gone away by now


I wish I knew what I should do
I'm at a loss and don't know how to proceed


Subtract me out
I feel like I'm adding negativity to someone else's life


Out of the equation
I think it might be best if I'm not involved anymore


You're better without
I believe that others would be better off without me and my issues


Me and my situation
I think my personal struggles might affect those around me




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER CUNNAH

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