I
Take That Lyrics


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Oh there are people here
So many people here looking back at me
Feel the energy
Oh they call my name
Oh they call my name it’s the loudest noise
And it’s all for me

Yeah it’s all for me
Yeah when it’s all for me
I can get away to a better place
Hey I’m looking down
Yeah I’m looking down
I can see you now
Are you coming out

There’s a voice in my head
And it’s talking again
Out of time, out of space
It’s a feeling a meaning that I can taste

I don’t know what people see but I like it (I like it), I like it (I like it)
I don’t know why people give but I’ll take it (I’ll take it), I’ll take it (I’ll take it)

(Hey!)

Hey, I’m back again
Yeah I’m back again in another place
I can see your face
Oh let me hear you now, yeah let me hear you now
Let me hear you loud, make a bigger sound

There’s a voice in my ear
The intention is clear
Out of time, out of space
It’s a feeling a meaning that I can taste

I don’t know what people see but I like it (I like it), I like it (I like it)
I don’t know why people give but I’ll take it (I’ll take it), I’ll take it (I’ll take it)

Everybody’s looking for
Someone that they can adore
Give them what they came here for
Always leave them wanting more

Everybody’s looking for
Someone that they can adore
Give them what they came here for
Always leave them wanting more

Everybody’s looking for
Someone that they can adore
Give them what they came here for
Always leave them wanting more

Everybody’s looking for
Someone that they can adore
Give them what they came here for
Always leave them wanting more

I don’t know what people see but I like it (I like it), I like it (I like it)
I don’t know why people give but I’ll take it (I’ll take it), I’ll take it (I’ll take it)





I don’t know what people see but I like it (I like it), I like it (I like it)
I don’t know why people give but I’ll take it (I’ll take it), I’ll take it (I’ll take it)

Overall Meaning

The primary theme of Take That’s song “I” is the thrill of performing onstage and the adoration of an audience. As the song begins, the singer describes the electric atmosphere onstage as they perform, with the crowd calling their name in deafening chorus. It’s a feeling of pure energy and excitement, and the singer revels in it, feeling as though they can escape to a “better place.”


But there’s more going on in the song than just the buzz of performing live. The singer admits that there’s a voice in their head that’s urging them on, driving them to keep going even when they feel out of time and out of space. It’s a feeling that they can almost taste, and they’re driven to keep reaching for more. They don’t know why people are willing to give them so much love and adoration, but they’re happy to take it all.


In the end, the singer acknowledges that everyone is looking for someone to adore, and they’re happy to be that person for their audience. They’ll give them what they want and always leave them wanting more. Ultimately, “I” is a song about the intensity of performing and the joy of connecting with an audience, even as the singer struggles to understand the source of that connection.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh there are people here
The setting is crowded with individuals


So many people here looking back at me
The people in the vicinity are gazing at me


Feel the energy
Perceive the vibe


Oh they call my name
They yell my name


Oh they call my name it’s the loudest noise
My name being called out is the most conspicuous noise


And it’s all for me
The attention is directed towards me


Yeah it’s all for me
Yes, the situation is just for me


Yeah when it’s all for me
Yes, when everything is only for me


I can get away to a better place
I can escape to a more desirable location


Hey I’m looking down
Hey, I'm observing from above


Yeah I’m looking down
Yes, I'm watching from an elevated position


I can see you now
I can recognize you now


Are you coming out
Are you making an appearance


There’s a voice in my head
A voice is present in my mind


And it’s talking again
It's conversing once more


Out of time, out of space
Not bound by time or space


It’s a feeling a meaning that I can taste
I can sense a feeling and significance


I don’t know what people see but I like it (I like it), I like it (I like it)
I'm unsure of what individuals perceive, but I appreciate it


I don’t know why people give but I’ll take it (I’ll take it), I’ll take it (I’ll take it)
I don't know the reason behind individuals' contributions, but I'll accept it


(Hey!)
Expressing excitement or enthusiasm


Hey, I’m back again
Hey, I've returned


Yeah I’m back again in another place
Yes, I'm back at different premises


I can see your face
I can visualize your countenance


Oh let me hear you now, yeah let me hear you now
Oh, please make some noise now


Let me hear you loud, make a bigger sound
Make a loud sound to increase the intensity


There’s a voice in my ear
A voice is audible in my ear


The intention is clear
The motive is evident


Always leave them wanting more
Always maintain their eagerness for more


Everybody’s looking for Someone that they can adore Give them what they came here for
Everybody desires an individual to worship, supply what they came for


I don’t know what people see but I like it (I like it), I like it (I like it) I don’t know why people give but I’ll take it (I’ll take it), I’ll take it (I’ll take it)
I'm uncertain what people perceive, but I appreciate it and not sure why they are giving, but I will accept it




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group, BMG RIGHTS MANAGEMENT US, LLC, IMAGEM MUSIC INC
Written by: GARY BARLOW, JOHN SHANKS, MARK OWEN, HOWARD DONALD

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Claudia Abarca

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No se me ocurre otra manera de describir esta canción: jodidamente perfecta. Le des las vueltas que le des y la oigas las veces que la oigas. No cansa nunca.

LEARNER NOOK

The song + video is a pure source of vitality, love to life, optimism and friendship. It is still re-charging me from any life minuses to a strong plus. Thank you!

Luis María Ruiz de Madariaga

No me canso de escuchar esta canción. Geniales Take that.

Lisa Roberts

The most nostalgic tune of my life. The memories ❤😊

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Frodo Baggins

Always one of my fave Take That bops.

arunica hom-choudhury

Mark looked cute here.

Emma Peart

Great song and video from the brilliant talented Take That. ♥️

Helena Power

One of my all time favourite Take That music videos ☀️ Iconic

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