Flaws
Take That Lyrics


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You should know what you're fighting for
Can't promise you oh that perfect life
To get this far I've seen darker times
Never looking up, running from the light
Always out of reach, ignoring every sign

I have so many, so many flaws
If you take me, if you take me, they're yours
And if you see tomorrow I'll give you it all
Take me, take me, I'm yours

You should know cos I care about you
And you deserve more than any truth
The dirt and soil it's still beneath my nails
Don't know how to win only how to fail

I have so many, so many flaws
If you take me, if you take me, they're yours
And if you see tomorrow I'll give you it all
Take me, take me, I'm yours

Oh, I wanna be a better man than I am
Oh, I wanna be the one who says he understands
And you'll see tomorrow I'll give you it all
Take me, take me, I'm yours

I have so many, so many flaws
If you take me, if you take me, they're yours
Oh, if you see tomorrow I'll give you it all
Take me, take me, I'm yours




Just take me, take me, I'm yours
Just take me, take me, I'm yours

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "Flaws" by Take That speaks about the imperfections and flaws that the singer possesses, and how he hopes that the person he is addressing will accept him with all his flaws. The song is driven by the theme of vulnerability and the fear of being rejected. The first verse suggests that the person he is addressing should know what they are fighting for, possibly highlighting the importance of transparency in a relationship. The singer admits that he cannot promise the perfect life, indicating his acceptance of his own imperfections. The line "To get this far I've seen darker times" suggests that the singer has gone through some difficult times in his life that have made him the person he is now.


In the chorus, the singer declares that he has many flaws but if the person he is addressing takes him as he is, then the flaws become theirs. He is willing to give everything to the person he loves, in the hope that they will accept him as he is. The second verse reveals the singer's vulnerability as he admits that he does not know how to win but only how to fail. He emphasizes that despite his flaws, he cares about the person he is addressing and believes that they deserve more than any truth. The last verse talks about the singer's desire to be a better man than he currently is, to understand others and their needs.


Overall, "Flaws" is a song that talks about acceptance and vulnerability. It speaks to anyone who has ever felt insecure or imperfect and who hopes to be accepted despite their flaws.


Line by Line Meaning

You should know what you're fighting for
You need to be sure of your goals before you start fighting for them.


Can't promise you oh that perfect life
I cannot promise you an easy, perfect life.


To get this far I've seen darker times
I have overcome many difficulties and faced dark times in order to get to where I am now.


Never looking up, running from the light
I used to avoid opportunities and didn't take chances.


Always out of reach, ignoring every sign
I failed to recognize important signs and signals that could have helped me in the past.


I have so many, so many flaws
I am not perfect and have many defects.


If you take me, if you take me, they're yours
If you accept me despite my flaws, I am yours.


And if you see tomorrow I'll give you it all
If we have a future together, I promise to give you my all.


You should know cos I care about you
I want you to know that I care about you and your well-being.


And you deserve more than any truth
You deserve the best, even if it means not knowing the full truth.


The dirt and soil it's still beneath my nails
I have been through difficult times and carry the scars.


Don't know how to win only how to fail
I have experienced more failures than successes, but I do not know how to give up.


Oh, I wanna be a better man than I am
I aspire to be a better person than I currently am.


Oh, I wanna be the one who says he understands
I hope to be the one who can empathize and understand others.


Just take me, take me, I'm yours
I am willing to give myself to you, despite my flaws.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: GARY BARLOW, MARK OWEN, HOWARD DONALD

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