Later the band changed their name and musical style towards a more American 'AOR' Rock sound and became A BAND CALLED "O" releasing a self-titled album in 1974 and 'Oasis' in 1975. They then changed their name to THE O BAND and released 'Within Reach' in 1976 and their final album, 'The Knife' in 1979.
Take Your Time
The ''O'' Band Lyrics
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Oh
Let's do it
Baby
Take your time
Let's do it
Come on, baby
Oh
Baby
Take your time
Let's do it
You know you ought to slow down
You been working too hard
And that's a fact
Sit back and relax a while
Take some time to laugh and smile
Lay your heavy load down
So we can stop and kick back
It seems we never take the time to do
All the things we want to, yeah
Now, baby we can do it
Take the time
Do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby, we can do it
Take the time
Do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
The love I feel for you
You feel for me
One life is all we have to live
Our love is all we have to give, yeah
There are so many things
For us to do and see
Let's take some time to be alone
Lock the door
Pull out the phone, yeah
And baby we can do it
Take the time
Do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby, we can do it
Take the time
Do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby we can do it
Take the time
Do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Baby, we can do it
Take the time
Do it right
We can do it, baby
Do it tonight
Take your time
Take the time
Take the time
The song "Take Your Time" by The ''O'' Band is a romantic and upbeat tune that encourages listeners to slow down and enjoy life. The song begins with an enthusiastic call to action, urging listeners to "do it" and take their time. The first verse speaks directly to the listener, suggesting that they've been working too hard and need to take a break. The chorus reinforces this idea, emphasizing the importance of relaxing and enjoying life.
The second verse shifts the focus slightly, broadening the message to apply to all aspects of life. The singer suggests that there are many things for us to do and see in the world, but we often don't take the time to appreciate them. The chorus returns, encouraging listeners to take their time and enjoy life to the fullest.
Overall, "Take Your Time" is an uplifting and joyful song that reminds listeners to slow down and appreciate the beauty of life. The catchy melody and upbeat rhythm are sure to put a smile on anyone's face.
Line by Line Meaning
Let's do it
We should take action in this situation
Oh
An expression of excitement or agreement
Baby
A term of endearment for a loved one
Take your time
You shouldn't rush, go at your own pace
You know you ought to slow down
It's important for you to take a break and relax
You been working too hard
You've been putting in too much effort and need to take a break
And that's a fact
This is not an opinion but a verifiable truth
Sit back and relax a while
Get comfortable and take a break for a bit
Take some time to laugh and smile
It's important to find joy in life and take a moment to enjoy it
Lay your heavy load down
You should let go of your worries and stress
So we can stop and kick back
We can relax together and take a break
It seems we never take the time to do
We often don't take the opportunity to enjoy life
All the things we want to, yeah
There are many things we desire to do in life, but often don't have the time
The love I feel for you
The emotion of affection I have towards you
You feel for me
You have the same emotional attachment towards me
One life is all we have to live
We only have one chance at life, so we should make the most of it
Our love is all we have to give, yeah
The best thing we can offer is our affection towards each other
There are so many things
There are a multitude of experiences and opportunities available
For us to do and see
There are many adventures and places to explore together
Let's take some time to be alone
We should find some privacy to spend time together
Lock the door
Make sure no one can interrupt or disturb us
Pull out the phone, yeah
Use the phone to enjoy some entertainment or relaxation
Take your time
Again, don't rush, go at your own pace
We can do it, baby
Together, we can accomplish our desires
Do it right
We should take care in what we do and make sure it's done correctly
Do it tonight
Let's not delay, let's take the opportunity to enjoy ourselves now
Lyrics ยฉ Ultra Tunes, Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Songtrust Ave, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JAMES SAMUEL III HARRIS, ALICIA RENEE KNOTT, TERRY LEWIS, JAMES QUENTON WRIGHT
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Olivier Duvigneaux
Mary Davis' voice is very beautiful, I love it.
Pasquale Perillo
Yes.really.all.best.voice.mary
Anita Kos
I still listen to this amazing jam blasting on my stereo on a CD!! Always gets me in a good mood!! Thanks to Jimmy Jam and Terry Lewis and SOS Band!!
Minneapolis sound 4ever!! ๐โค๏ธโค๏ธโค๏ธ
Jason Bates
My aunt had this 45. She played it constantly. It was also my favorite song at 6 years old. โ๏ธ๐
Brian Dawson
Just not surprised! Found at 6pm can't stop blogging to it
Very infectious ๐
Fatima Racedo
La mejor รฉpoca , la mejor mรบsica ! 80' Inolvidables.
Urs Malo
Another great mix from happier times. Thank you for bringing back good memories!
B.K.R. Doggielover
It's 2:20 a.m. Saturday. And this came up on my notifications. Thank you!!๐ฑ Great remix. I always loved this song. I love it even more now.๐
Lisa Nokes
I listen to this at 2:00 am, 3 00, 4:00 am sometimes all through the night til the sun comes up.๐๐๐๐งโญ๐๐คโ๐๐โญ๐๐จ๐ฆ๐ฅ๐๐๐ง๐จ๐จ๐จ๐จ๐ง๐ฆ๐ฅ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐โดโ๐ ๐ฆโโ๐ถโซ๐๐๐ฐ๐น๐ด๐๐ผ๐ต๐ถ๐น๐ธ๐ท๐๐ถ๐๐๐๐ถ๐ถ๐ต๐ธ๐ท
Lisa Nokes
OK one of the best bands in the industry.๐ง๐ท๐ธ๐น๐น๐บ๐๐ฏ๐ฃ๐ข๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ผ๐ต๐ถ๐ถ๐๐๐น๐ธ๐ท๐ง๐ค๐ค๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ต๐ถ๐๐๐ฏ๐ฃ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ผ๐ด๐ป๐ฒโ๐๐จ๐๐พ๐๐๐๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฝ๐ฒ