Take on Me
Take On Me - A-ha Lyrics
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I don't know what I'm to say
I'll say it anyway
Today is another day to find you
Shyin' away
Oh, I'll be comin' for your love, okay
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
But I'll be stumblin' away
Slowly learnin' that life is okay
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
All the things that you say, yeah
Is it life or just to play my worries away?
You're all the things I've got to remember
You're shyin' away
I'll be comin' for you anyway
Take on me
(Take on me)
Take me on
(Take on me)
I'll be gone
In a day
(Take on me)
(Take on me)
(Take me on)
(Take on me)
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)
The lyrics to A-ha's song "Take On Me" can be interpreted as a love song where the singer is trying to win over someone who is hesitant to reciprocate their feelings. The first verse introduces the idea that the singer doesn't know what to say to this person but will speak their mind anyways. The second line implies that they want to pursue this person and will do so, regardless of any obstacles. They want to "take on" the challenge of winning this person's heart. The chorus repeats the phrase "take on me" which suggests the singer is offering themselves as a challenge or opportunity to this person. They will also "be gone in a day or two" indicating that they are willing to make a short-term commitment to prove themselves.
The second verse implies that the singer is a bit of a mess, but they are willing to learn from their mistakes and try to improve their life. "Say after me, it's no better to be safe than sorry" could be interpreted as the singer encouraging the person to take a risk and pursue a relationship with them. The bridge of the song questions whether the person is playing games with the singer's emotions or if they genuinely care for them. The final chorus repeats the message that the singer will continue pursuing this person, even if they are apprehensive.
Line by Line Meaning
We're talking away
We're having a conversation, but not sure what it's about
I don't know what
I'm clueless
I'm to say I'll say it anyway
I'll speak even though I'm unsure
Today's another day to find you
We have another chance to connect
Shying away
You're hesitant
I'll be coming for your love, okay?
I'll pursue you romantically
Take on me (take on me)
Please accept me for who I am
Take me on (take on me)
Join me in this romantic journey
I'll be gone
My time is limited
In a day or two
I won't be around for long
So needless to say
This is obvious
I'm odds and ends
I'm a mess
But I'll be stumbling away
I'm making progress despite my flaws
Slowly learning that life is okay
I'm figuring out that everything will be alright
Say after me
Repeat what I said
It's no better to be safe than sorry
Taking risks can lead to great rewards
Oh, the things that you say, yeah
I'm intrigued by what you're saying
Is it life or
Are you exploring life or
Just to play my worries away?
Are you distracting yourself from your problems?
You're all the things I've got to remember
You're important to me
You're shying away
You're still hesitant
I'll be coming for you anyway
I'll still pursue you despite your hesitations
(Take on me, take on me)
Please accept me for who I am
(Take me on, take on me)
Join me in this romantic journey
(Take on me)
Accept me as your partner
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Magne Furuholmen, Morten Harket, Pal Waaktaar
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
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Yeah!!!
@smartygraz
OMG
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1 Bilhão . Meus parabéns merecidamente !
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Good luck))
@AntiDepressantOverdose
This is probably where "having crush on 2D character" started
@fandemanga3378
Lmao maybe
@able5566
Yeet the rich
@Brikzy
She is very great looking.