Love's Taken Over
Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair Lyrics


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Honey, I know that you didn't know
That Loving me could be like this
But you're not alone
My mind was blown
I could not resist

And now I find myself
Taken over by the feeling
And I know within my heart
It's too late to say goodbye now
There's a place in me
That belongs to you, baby
So relax and be mine

Now that loves taken over me
What will I do now
Now that loves taken over you
Baby, I'll show you
How it feels to live in ecstasy
Ecstasy, ecstasy
Now that loves taken over

Too Bad for you
You can't free yourself from me
Don't bother to
You'll have to stay here forever

And now you find yourself
Taken over by the feelin'
And you know within your heart
It's too late to say goodbye, now
There's a place in you that belongs
to me, baby
So relax and be mine

Honey, I can't feel sorry for ya
You've got me lovin' you so much
I just can't let go

You should've known one day
That love was gonna catch up to ya
And now you know

Now that loves taken over me
What will I do now
Now that loves taken over you
Baby, I'll show you
How it feels to live in ecstasy
Ecstasy, ecstasy
Now that loves taken over

Flyin' high in the friendly skies
Feels so good sometimes it makes me cry

This love's got to be here for always
I can't give you up,
I won't give you up
No way

Now that loves taken over me
What will I do now
Now that loves taken over you
Baby, I'll show you
How it feels to live in ecstasy




Ecstasy, ecstasy
Now that loves taken over

Overall Meaning

The song ‘Love’s Taken Over’ by Teenage Fanclub & Jad Fair is a love ballad that talks about the exhilarating feeling of falling in love. The lyrics speak to the idea that love can take a person by surprise and the emotions can be overwhelming. The song begins with the singer acknowledging that their partner may not have known what they had gotten into when they started a relationship with them. However, now they find themselves completely taken over by love, unable to resist the feelings that have consumed them.


As the song progresses, the singer describes how they feel that their love for their partner will last forever. They implore their partner to relax and be with them because they feel that there is a place in them that belongs to their love. The song’s chorus speaks to the power of love that has taken over both the singer and their partner. The lyrics emphasize the euphoric feelings that both people are experiencing and the passion that they share.


In the final verse, the song takes a slightly darker turn as the singer tells their partner that they cannot escape the love that they share. They assert that they will do whatever it takes to keep their love intact and that there is no way they will give them up. The final lines speak to the transcendental nature of their love, describing it as something that has the power to make them cry and that they feel will be with them always.


Line by Line Meaning

Honey, I know that you didn't know
I understand that you didn't expect our love to be like this


That Loving me could be like this
That our love would be so powerful and overwhelming


But you're not alone
I feel the same way and we're in this together


My mind was blown
I was completely taken by surprise by our intense love


I could not resist
I couldn't help falling in love with you


And now I find myself
I am now experiencing


Taken over by the feeling
completely consumed by our love


And I know within my heart
deep down inside


It's too late to say goodbye now
our love has taken hold and we can't walk away from it


There's a place in me
I have a special spot in my heart


That belongs to you, baby
reserved just for you


So relax and be mine
just let our love be and enjoy being with me


Now that loves taken over me
now that I'm in love with you


What will I do now
what actions will I take


Now that loves taken over you
now that you're in love with me


Baby, I'll show you
I'll prove to you


How it feels to live in ecstasy
what it's like to be in complete bliss


Ecstasy, ecstasy
overwhelming happiness and joy


Too Bad for you
it's unfortunate for you


You can't free yourself from me
you can't escape our love


Don't bother to
it's not worth trying


You'll have to stay here forever
our love is so strong that we'll always be together


Now you find yourself
you are now experiencing


Taken over by the feelin'
completely consumed by our love


There's a place in you that belongs
you have a special spot in your heart


to me, baby
reserved just for me


Honey, I can't feel sorry for ya
I can't sympathize with you


You've got me lovin' you so much
your love has completely won me over


I just can't let go
I can't imagine ever leaving you


You should've known one day
it shouldn't have been a surprise


That love was gonna catch up to ya
that we would eventually fall in love


And now you know
and now it's clear to you


Flyin' high in the friendly skies
feeling euphoric and happy


Feels so good sometimes it makes me cry
the happiness is so intense it brings tears to my eyes


This love's got to be here for always
our love is so strong it will last forever


I can't give you up,
I can't imagine ever letting go of us


I won't give you up
I refuse to let our love end


No way
under no circumstances




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: CHANTE MOORE, SIMON LAW

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